Renting a Tux on a cruise ship?

[Madelaine Amee]

Has anyone rented a tux on a cruise ship? Would like comments please.

[fw102807]

Long ago we bought a 99.00 tux at JCPenney that my husband would wear but now he just brings a regular suit. We have scaled down our formal wear attire a bit for more comfortable and easy to pack alternatives. We have never rented, so can't help you there.

[Joeg180]

I would bring a tux with me for cruises. There are limited sizes available on the ship unless they allow you to reserve in advance. We had a local tux shop that would allow us to keep the tux for the extended period of the cruise.

[retiredguy123]

There is no way I would wear a tux, a suit, or even a tie on a cruise ship.

[billethkid]

There is no way I would wear a tux, a suit, or even a tie on a cruise ship.

The beauty of cruises eh!!! Sorta like TV lifestyle. To each his own!

[npwalters]

no information on renting one but unless you are at the "captains table" you will probably be a bit overdressed in a tux

[justjim]

I would contact the Cruise Ship’s website for such information.

[simpilot]

No need to. Sport coats or suits are acceptable on formal nights.

[billethkid]

no information on renting one but unless you are at the "captains table" you will probably be a bit overdressed in a tux

This may be on certain cruise lines, but not our experience...21 cruises....last 10 on Princess.

My guesstimate is the split among tux or not, ladies dressing to the max is about 50-50. The cruise lines like so many organizations, in recent years has watered down the tradition of formal night.

We are in the 50% that looks forward to the formal events.

I find it takes no more effort to pack a tux than it does a sport jacket and slacks.

Once again to each his/her own.

[JoMar]

I started cruising when the entire atmosphere was more formal. Now, because of the size of the ships and their need to fill them they have lowered the standard a bunch. There are cruse lines out there that still cater to those that enjoy a higher level of cruising. I agree with the retired guy, if you are taking the major cruise lines there is no need for a tux.....you will be in the minority.

[rustyp]

#1 reason to wear a tux on a cruise ship ? To get you to buy the photographs those annoying cruise photographers are hawking. Think of all the effort you have to do to haul the tux around, keep it from wrinkling, and bringing it back to the dry cleaners not to mention costs. So the cruise line can make extra money. Buy an extra beer - a better investment.

[Madelaine Amee]

Interesting comments from all. I really only wanted to know if anyone had actually rented a tux on board and what they thought of the quality of the garment!

[tophcfa]

There is no way I would wear a tux, a suit, or even a tie on a cruise ship.

I am with you, I haven't worn a tux for about 40 years. In the last ten years I have only worn a suit about a dozen times, funerals or formal weddings. If I were ever to go on a cruise, I would pack a bathing suit, a couple pairs of shorts and some t-shirts, along with a pair of crocks. If that was not proper attire, I would not get on the boat. In fact, unless the boat is taking me deep sea fishing or scuba diving, I probably wouldn't get on it. Unless it was the steamship ferry from Woods Hole to Marthas Vineyard.

[graciegirl]

This may be on certain cruise lines, but not our experience...21 cruises....last 10 on Princess.

My guesstimate is the split among tux or not, ladies dressing to the max is about 50-50. The cruise lines like so many organizations, in recent years has watered down the tradition of formal night.

We are in the 50% that looks forward to the formal events.

I find it takes no more effort to pack a tux than it does a sport jacket and slacks.

Once again to each his/her own.

I expected nothing less from you. Good man.

[Madelaine Amee]

Well, I am still getting comments from people about their ideas of wearing a tux, or dressing in a formal manner, but nothing about the quality of the clothing being rented on board.

Did you really think I asked this question so that you could all tell me why you don't dress for dinner?

[rustyp]

Well, I am still getting comments from people about their ideas of wearing a tux, or dressing in a formal manner, but nothing about the quality of the clothing being rented on board.

Did you really think I asked this question so that you could all tell me why you don't dress for dinner?

At what point on the quality scale triggers a yes rent me Vs no ? Did you rent your wedding gown ?

[biker1]

To the OP, at this point I think it would be best to conclude that you won't get an answer on this forum.

[Madelaine Amee]

To the OP, at this point I think it would be best to conclude that you won't get an answer on this forum.

Yes, thank you, I give up ............. I had hoped that someone out there in cyberspace would be able to answer my query.

[spring_chicken]

Thread derailment > reading comprehension

[fw102807]

Someone did comment that there were very limited sizes available.

[billethkid]

Conclusion? The population on TOTV is comprised of those who do not rent a tux.

[Madelaine Amee]

Conclusion? The population on TOTV is comprised of those who do not rent a tux.

.... or even dress for dinner!

[graciegirl]

#1 reason to wear a tux on a cruise ship ? To get you to buy the photographs those annoying cruise photographers are hawking. Think of all the effort you have to do to haul the tux around, keep it from wrinkling, and bringing it back to the dry cleaners not to mention costs. So the cruise line can make extra money. Buy an extra beer - a better investment.

That is an excellent observation and argument. A+.

[Joeg180]

The quality of the garments rented on board were on par with what you would receive from a Tux Shop. When I cruised with a Tux I would bring one with me, personal preference. As far as the split for those wearing Tuxes versus sport coats or suits the it varies.

[Madelaine Amee]

The quality of the garments rented on board were on par with what you would receive from a Tux Shop. When I cruised with a Tux I would bring one with me, personal preference. As far as the split for those wearing Tuxes versus sport coats or suits the it varies.

Thank you. Now, let's close this thread.

[rustyp]

Originally Posted by billethkid View Post
Conclusion? The population on TOTV is comprised of those who do not rent a tux

.... or even dress for dinner!

I have to dress for dinner. We keep the thermostat set to 68 degrees.

[billethkid]

Badda-bump-de-bump-tttssssshhhhh

[My Post]

A tux on a cruise ship LOL? Sounds like an episode of The Love Boat. Maybe the Brady's will be on board but not recognize each other.

[geofitz13]

Actually, I did rent a tux on a cruise. In 2013, we did a 15 night cruise San Francisco/Hawaii and back. I rented one on the Princess web site. When we got to our cabin, the tux was in the closet. Fit like a glove. Actually ended up using it twice. Regular black tux, shoes, tie, cuff links, the whole shot. If memory serves me, the cost was about $125 for the entire cruise. At the end of the cruise, we left the tux in the closet. Easy, peasy.

[rustyp]

Actually, I did rent a tux on a cruise. In 2013, we did a 15 night cruise San Francisco/Hawaii and back. I rented one on the Princess web site. When we got to our cabin, the tux was in the closet. Fit like a glove. Actually ended up using it twice. Regular black tux, shoes, tie, cuff links, the whole shot. If memory serves me, the cost was about $125 for the entire cruise. At the end of the cruise, we left the tux in the closet. Easy, peasy.

Ho much did the pictures cost?

[Madelaine Amee]

Actually, I did rent a tux on a cruise. In 2013, we did a 15 night cruise San Francisco/Hawaii and back. I rented one on the Princess web site. When we got to our cabin, the tux was in the closet. Fit like a glove. Actually ended up using it twice. Regular black tux, shoes, tie, cuff links, the whole shot. If memory serves me, the cost was about $125 for the entire cruise. At the end of the cruise, we left the tux in the closet. Easy, peasy.

Just the information I was looking for, thank you.

[manaboutown]

On the cruises I took 25 years ago I took a tux I owned and found when aboard that tuxes were available to rent. More recently folks seem to dress down (sadly). Perhaps they still rent tuxes but probably not as much as a few years back so size selection and quality may be down. I would check with the cruise line. Crystal and Silver Seas may still as they are higher end but Carnival is another matter.

[big guy]

We dress for dinner but it's suit and tie, and dressy blouse and slacks. We saw a couple in complete western wear and heard them comment that it was nice to dress up occasionally. We have seen people in t shirts and jeans at dinner. When we first started cruising, they would have turned them away.

[retiredguy123]

We dress for dinner but it's suit and tie, and dressy blouse and slacks. We saw a couple in complete western wear and heard them comment that it was nice to dress up occasionally. We have seen people in t shirts and jeans at dinner. When we first started cruising, they would have turned them away.
I don't know when you started cruising, but I went on an NCL cruise 30 years ago. There was a guy who wore a tee shirt and shorts every day, all day. He wore it to the captain's dinner and to all format events and was never turned away. It's one thing to have a dress code, but quite another to actually enforce the code.

[JoMar]

I don't know when you started cruising, but I went on an NCL cruise 30 years ago. There was a guy who wore a tee shirt and shorts every day, all day. He wore it to the captain's dinner and to all format events and was never turned away. It's one thing to have a dress code, but quite another to actually enforce the code.

Started cruising in the 70's on Holland America and Princess. They enforced the dress code and turned people away. As the ships got larger (and Carnival set the casual standard) those days are gone except for the smaller lines. We sailed the Queen Mary 2 on their second transatlantic and our dining room was all dressed in suits for the guys and classy dresses or slacks and blouses for the women. We did see casual during the day but not at dinner or the shows or the lounges. Formal night was tuxedo or you didn't get in. That was back in 2004 and have no knowledge of what do on that ship today

[billethkid]

The permissive attitude of the day has affected most cruise ships we have been on recently with an "extreme" wide range of attire.

I still prefer smart casual as the low end...and a tux and gowns for formal night(s).

[biker1]

Cruising and air travel used to be fairly exclusive endeavors. People used to dress for both. As both industries expanded, they became less exclusive and your average person prefers casual. The last time I wore my tux on a cruise was 2004. I don't think it has anything to do about a permissive attitude. They are simply responding to market dynamics and cruising is now for the masses. You can probably find some high end cruise lines that go "old school" but not the middle of the market lines such as Royal Caribbean or Holland America. We go to a pretty high end all-inclusive and "resort elegant" is required. This means long pants, button-down shirts, and closed toe shoes for men.


The permissive attitude of the day has affected most cruise ships we have been on recently with an "extreme" wide range of attire.

I still prefer smart casual as the low end...and a tux and gowns for formal night(s).

[Madelaine Amee]

I guess my husband and I fall into "old school" when it comes to dressing for dinner. We prefer to wear Tux on formal nights and a jacket or suit on less formal nights. We always dine in the dining rooms, not the buffet.

A few years ago we were on a Maiden Voyage cruise starting in the Med. Every night the men dressed in either Tux, dinner jacket or business suits and the ladies in full length gowns or smart cocktail wear.

For us, we enjoy seeing people dressed for dinner. What you prefer to wear on your cruise is up to you and I have absolutely no interest in what other people wish to wear.

By the way, we just came off a cruise and one of the people on board was a very beautiful tall blonde female from Europe, she was covered in tats from top to bottom. She liked to wear the shortest of short shorts with boots to the thigh, with a strappy bra top. She was turned away from the dining room.

[Madelaine Amee]

The permissive attitude of the day has affected most cruise ships we have been on recently with an "extreme" wide range of attire.

I still prefer smart casual as the low end...and a tux and gowns for formal night(s).

:clap2:

We don't have to adopt the permissive attitude ..... there are still enough of us around to continue dressing smartly for dinner.

[biker1]

Why don't you just buy a tux instead of renting? I bought mine 35 years ago - a classic style that never gets old. It packs easily in a suitcase without wrinkles.


I guess my husband and I fall into "old school" when it comes to dressing for dinner. We prefer to wear Tux on formal nights and a jacket or suit on less formal nights. We always dine in the dining rooms, not the buffet.

A few years ago we were on a Maiden Voyage cruise starting in the Med. Every night the men dressed in either Tux, dinner jacket or business suits and the ladies in full length gowns or smart cocktail wear.

For us, we enjoy seeing people dressed for dinner. What you prefer to wear on your cruise is up to you and I have absolutely no interest in what other people wish to wear.

By the way, we just came off a cruise and one of the people on board was a very beautiful tall blonde female from Europe, she was covered in tats from top to bottom. She liked to wear the shortest of short shorts with boots to the thigh, with a strappy bra top. She was turned away from the dining room.

[rustyp]

It would be a lot easier to press a pleat into your dungarees and slip on your turquoise bolo tie for formal night. The downfall would be lugging around those bulky pointy boots. Probably more convenient to carry on those pretty shiny patent leather shoes to go with the tux.

[rustyp]

I guess my husband and I fall into "old school" when it comes to dressing for dinner. We prefer to wear Tux on formal nights and a jacket or suit on less formal nights. We always dine in the dining rooms, not the buffet.

A few years ago we were on a Maiden Voyage cruise starting in the Med. Every night the men dressed in either Tux, dinner jacket or business suits and the ladies in full length gowns or smart cocktail wear.

For us, we enjoy seeing people dressed for dinner. What you prefer to wear on your cruise is up to you and I have absolutely no interest in what other people wish to wear.

By the way, we just came off a cruise and one of the people on board was a very beautiful tall blonde female from Europe, she was covered in tats from top to bottom. She liked to wear the shortest of short shorts with boots to the thigh, with a strappy bra top. She was turned away from the dining room.

Oh the poor thing. She can sit at my table. It's the holiday season.

[PennBF]

We cruise a lot, just got back from a 25 day Med Cruise on Princess which was a "Disaster". Forgetting that we enjoy watching the Passengers who dress up for dinner. We never do and in fact only occasionaly go to dinner in the dining rooms but it is like watching a High School Prom night. Don't take anything away from dressing up as some like to and they add to the cruise and it's fun. :popcorn:

[rustyp]

Prom dress / formal night. A gift from the gods. Way too easy. What did you think the attraction was really about ?

[KSSunshine]

Yes, thank you, I give up ............. I had hoped that someone out there in cyberspace would be able to answer my query.

I rented tuxes for my husband and 2 sons when we were on Carnival, last time was in 2005 (I think). You send in their measurements so the tuxes did fit. Quality was hard to judge as they looked like standard tux material to me, nothing fancy. I ordered shirts for both formal nights and my "boys" looked wonderful for family photos. I appreciated the ease of having the tuxes delivered to the room, no wrinkles and no packing. Returned them to the cruise shop (on ship) when we were done. The convenience was appreciated!

Since then, my husband purchased a tux which we took on our last cruise in the Baltic (2018, RCCL), but he never wore it. Much less formal than earlier cruises in the dining room as most men wore a sports coat.

[JerryLBell]

I was just on a Holland America Lines cruise to the Caribbean and overhead a gentleman complaining that he had forgotten his tuxedo tie and could neither rent nor buy on on board.