Celebrity Cruises · On board
What is the dress code?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Casual chic, with Smart Casual in the evening
- Around the ship: resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, button-downs, sandals or loafers.
- In main and specialty dining Celebrity asks you to leave out swimsuits, see-through coverups, robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts and baseball caps.
- Poolside: swimwear with a coverup is expected.
In one sentence — Celebrity Cruises: Casual chic, with Smart Casual in the evening. Around the ship: resort wear, sundresses, shorts, polos, button-downs, sandals or loafers. In main and specialty dining Celebrity asks you to leave out swimsuits, see-through coverups, robes, bare feet, tank tops, T-shirts and baseball caps. Poolside: swimwear with a coverup is expected. Read from Celebrity Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Celebrity Cruises before relying on this.
Why this one catches people out
Two questions really: what is expected at dinner, and what happens on formal or gala nights.
Where this came from
https://www.celebritycruises.com/faqs/onboard-dress-codeWe read these policies from each cruise line's own pages and record the date we read them. Lines change their rules without notice. Always confirm with the cruise line before you rely on anything here.