Princess Cruises · On board
What is the dress code?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Casual most nights, with a number of formal dining nights
- On formal nights the dress code is observed: evening gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, suits, or a dinner jacket with slacks.
- Wrinkle-free fabric is recommended for packing.
- The page we read is Princess's packing guide, so we have not recorded the venue-by-venue rule.
In one sentence — Princess Cruises: Casual most nights, with a number of formal dining nights. On formal nights the dress code is observed: evening gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, suits, or a dinner jacket with slacks. Wrinkle-free fabric is recommended for packing. The page we read is Princess's packing guide, so we have not recorded the venue-by-venue rule. Read from Princess Cruises's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Princess 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.princess.com/blog/packing-for-a-princess-cruise-vacationWe 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.