Renting a Tux on a cruise ship?

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Old 11-27-2018, 07:54 AM
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Has anyone rented a tux on a cruise ship? Would like comments please.
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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.
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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.
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There is no way I would wear a tux, a suit, or even a tie on a cruise ship.
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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!
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no information on renting one but unless you are at the "captains table" you will probably be a bit overdressed in a tux
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I would contact the Cruise Ship’s website for such information.
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No need to. Sport coats or suits are acceptable on formal nights.
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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.
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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.
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#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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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