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One of the easiest headaches to avoid during a cruise vacation is to pack properly. After all, do you want to be out to sea on formal night without the proper attire? It is a mistake that can be avoided. The clothes required for a cruise are different than for a vacation on land.

Most cruise ships have a dress code for different areas of the ship. The dining rooms have a different dress code depending on the meal service and time of day. Usually breakfast and lunch are casual, and dinner is a little more formal. Depending on the length of the cruise there may be several formal nights scheduled. Check with your cruise line or travel agent for specific requirements.

The main concern for wardrobe and dining on a cruise is what to wear at dinner time. Most cruise ships have a no shorts policy. There are three basic styles of dress code. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines calls their three different styles of dress code: casual, smart casual, and formal.

The casual dress code is all about nice comfort. Men should wear slacks with a nice sport short. A sport shirt usually is defined as having a collar and buttons down the front. The casual dress code for the ladies consists of sundresses or a nice shirt and slacks outfit.

The smart casual dress code category takes the casual dress code to the next level. Men should dress up their casual outfit with a jacket and tie. Women should wear a dress that is a bit nicer than a sundress. Dressy pants suits are also acceptable for women to wear. Overall think of the smart casual dress code as anything nicer than what you would wear for casual night.

Formal dress code is exactly as it sounds. It is formal. Men are required to wear suits with ties or tuxedos. Women are required to wear cocktail dresses. Many women choose to wear evening dresses or even ball gowns, depending on the length of the cruise vacation, and the particular cruise ship they are sailing on.

The number of nights dedicated to each dress code depends upon the overall length of the cruise. A really short cruise may not even have one formal night. Contrary to that, a long cruise vacation may have two or more formal nights.

Formal portraits are taken on formal night. Many of the cruise lines have professional portrait photographers and mobile studios for this service. Passengers have the opportunity to have their portraits taken through out the cruise. However, the formal night is the most popular night for picture taking. This is because the passengers are all dressed up.

Each cruise line has a dress code, so pack accordingly. Dont forget anything by using a packing checklist. Have an awesome cruise vacation!