How many formal nights will there be on my cruise?
The glitz and glamour of our formal nights is a highlight for many guests
The number of formal nights on your cruise will vary be the number of nights you're on board
Below is a handy table with a guide to your formal nights
Details of your formal nights will be provided on your cruise ticket, sent around three weeks before you embark
Number of nights on board | Formal nights |
3 nights or less | None |
3-4 nights | No formal night however, there is a Captain's Welcome Party |
5-6 nights | x1 formal night which is normally the Captain's Welcome Party |
7-12 nights | x2 formal nights. 1st formal night is normally the Captain's Welcome party. The 2nd formal night is normally the Captain's Farewell Party |
13 - 20 nights | x3 formal nights plus a Captain's Welcome Party |
22 nights and more | x1 formal night per week plus a Captain's Welcome Party |
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