Regal Empress Cruise

[mamalady]

What can we expect from the Formal night the second night of our cruise? How formal is this event? :rolleyes:

[Joanandjoe]

Mebert and DaCruzNut were both on the ship last year. Why not send them a personal message? We were on the ship, too, but it was back in 2001, under different ownership; and, anyway, after five years we don't remember details about formal night.

[DaCruzNut]

There really isn't a formal night aboard the Regal Empress.... It's a "Jean's Cruise" all the way. That's one of its advantages! Pack a small bag, for the two nights, and carry it onboard. If you want to "dress," slacks and a long-sleeve sport shirt for the men and a casual pants suit for the ladies is about as fancy as you want to be....

[Mebert]

mamalady,

I found most passengers in the dining room were dressed comfortably and neatly. Some passengers wore dresses with light shawls while others opted for a variety of pants.

I did spot maybe one black tie and a couple of evening gowns, but it wasn't the norm.

On both dining nights, I think I dressed casually but neatly, maybe business casual or smart casual.

You can wear what you would like to wear within reason. I would say wear what you would wear to a mid-range restaurant. The Regal Empress is fun, but not all that formal unless you want to be.