Royal Caribbean International · On board
What is the dress code?
The answer
Checked 2026-09-21Casual most nights, plus 1 to 4 “Dress Your Best” evenings
- Casual: jeans, polos, sundresses, blouses. Shorts are fine for breakfast and lunch; swimwear stays on the pool deck.
- Smart Casual: collared shirts, dresses, skirts, pantsuits. Jackets and blazers welcome.
- Dress Your Best is black-tie level — suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or gowns.
- How many: one on a 5-night, two on 6–10 nights, three on 11–14, three or four on 15+. The ship decides.
- Bare feet are never allowed in the main dining room or specialty venues.
In one sentence — Royal Caribbean International: Casual most nights, plus 1 to 4 “Dress Your Best” evenings. Casual: jeans, polos, sundresses, blouses. Shorts are fine for breakfast and lunch; swimwear stays on the pool deck. Smart Casual: collared shirts, dresses, skirts, pantsuits. Jackets and blazers welcome. Dress Your Best is black-tie level — suits and ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses or gowns. How many: one on a 5-night, two on 6–10 nights, three on 11–14, three or four on 15+. The ship decides. Bare feet are never allowed in the main dining room or specialty venues. Read from Royal Caribbean International's own published policy on 2026-09-21. Cruise lines change policies without notice — confirm with Royal Caribbean International 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.royalcaribbean.com/faq/questions/generic-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.