Regent Seven Seas Cruises Modifies Dress Code

In response to customer comments, Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) is modifying its dress code starting with the 2009/2010 New Year's cruises. Given the trend to more casual dress in the workplace and with other cruise lines, this announcement is not surprising, and will be welcomed by many cruisers. Personally, I love to dress up, and cruising is one of the few times I get to do so. However, with the ever-tightening airline baggage allowances, those few pounds of formal clothes, shoes, etc. might make a difference of $25 or more in baggage costs.

The new policy for daytime attire on the Regent Seven Seas' ships is the same as before--resort casual. Evening dress will be "elegant casual", which according to the RSSC press release equates to, "Skirt, or slacks (no jeans) with blouse or sweater, pant suit or dress for ladies; slacks (no jeans) and collared shirt for gentlemen. Sport jackets are optional. Jeans, T-shirts, baseball caps, shorts, sneakers and bathrobes are not considered appropriate in any public area after 6 p.m." This is the same definition as what RSSC has always had in the evenings except for formal nights.

In an effort to appease those who DO like to dress formal, the cruise line will now have "formal optional" on select nights each cruise. For those nights, elegant casual is still de rigueur, but those who like to dress up may opt for more formal attire. It will be interesting to see how many RSSC cruisers will start leaving their tuxes and gowns at home.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises Modifies Dress Code

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