In the classic days of cruising, dinner was a formal event on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Cocktail attire was customary on most nights of a cruise. On formal nights ...

In the classic days of cruising, dinner was a formal event on both Carnival and Royal Caribbean cruise ships. Cocktail attire was customary on most nights of a cruise. On formal nights ...

Ashley Kosciolek, senior cruise writer for The Points Guy, always packs a gown or a fancy cocktail dress for a formal night .

Not only will the destination and weather factor into what you should wear on your cruise, but you'll also want to know if formal nights require black-tie attire, themed dress parties need ...