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We all have our own styles and tastes when it comes to clothes. To make sure your holiday wardrobe is ready for any occasion, take a look at our handy dress code guide so you know what dress codes to expect throughout your time away.

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Already know which ship you will be sailing on? 
You can find out the dress code for each dining venue on board, by going to the ship page and clicking 'Dining'.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pocruises.com/cruise-ships">View our ships here.</a>

Travelling as a family? 
For those travelling on family-friendly cruises, our dress codes do not apply to children aged 17 and under. However, they can still dress to impress if they want to!

If due to a physical or medical situation you would not be comfortable or able to conform to the dress code set out, please <a href="http://www.pocruises.com/contact-us">contact us</a> with the following details, they will contact the ship which can take 1-2 days to receive a reply.
<ul>
<li>Booking Reference</li>
<li>Cruise number</li>
<li>Cabin number</li>
<li>Name of passenger</li>
<li>Brief explanation of condition and what they can/can't wear</li>
</ul>

Are there any exceptions to the dress code?

On Black Tie and Celebration Nights, we don’t accept denim in venues with a Black Tie dress code. But if you’re more comfortable in denim or dark denim, you’re welcome to wear it to any venues with an Evening Casual dress code, including on Black Tie and Celebration Nights.
You’ll find details of each venue’s dress codes for that evening in your daily Horizon.

Can I wear denim on Black Tie nights?

If you want to showcase smart tailored shorts on Evening Casual nights, these can only be worn in the buffet, The Beach House, and The Glass House, as well as 6th Street Diner, The Olive Grove and The Keel &amp; Cow on Arvia and Iona.
Unfortunately, all other venues on board don’t allow tailored shorts to be worn, and tailored shorts are not allowed in any venue on our Black Tie nights except for the buffet.&nbsp;

Can I wear tailored shorts on Evening Casual nights?

As a guide, based on length of cruise:
 
Arvia and Iona:
2-10 nights – 1
11-14 nights – 2
15-19 nights – 3
 
Rest of fleet:
1-6 nights – 1
7-10 nights – 2
11-13 nights – 3
14-19 nights – 4

How many Black Tie nights will there be?

National and religious dress including headdress' are allowed on board. Depending on the amount of the face covered by the headdress, guests may be asked to unveil for a security photo at check in and passing through security check points ashore and on board during the cruise. 
 
Some items of national dress such as ceremonial blades or swords are not permitted and guests should check our list of prohibited items.

What are the rules surrounding religious wear?

The last thing we want to do is dampen your fun, but we do have a few exemptions. We celebrate freedom of expression, but will not allow any clothing that features inappropriate or offensive language. Novelty clothing with printed images or slogans will not be allowed on board. We also reserve the right to deny embarkation to guests who are inappropriately dressed.&nbsp;

What fancy dress items aren't allowed?

Fancy dress, novelty clothing or outfits that feature any inappropriate or offensive language or images are not permitted on board. We reserve the right to deny embarkation to guests who are inappropriately dressed. The only exception to this is official P&amp;O Cruises theme nights, where guests are invited to dress up in line with the theme.

What items of clothing are prohibited on board?

Log in to My P&amp;O Cruises and navigate to the 'Your itinerary' tab. Click through each day of the calendar to find out the dress code for each night.

Where can I find out when the Celebration/Black Tie nights are on my cruise? 

If you would prefer to keep things more casual, please see below a list of which venues allow Evening Casual dress code on Black Tie nights:
<ul>
<li>Buffet</li>
<li>The Beach House</li>
<li>6th Street Diner</li>
<li>The Olive Grove</li>
<li>Keel &amp; Cow</li>
<li>The Glass House</li>
</ul>
For all other venues, please check the Horizon to see the dress code for that evening (Evening Casual or Black Tie).&nbsp;
Unfortunately, tailored shorts are not allowed in any venue on our Black Tie nights, except for the Buffet.&nbsp;

Where can I wear Evening Casual on Black Tie nights?

So many of the venues on board have dress codes in place that are overseen by our crew, especially in our more luxurious restaurants and bars that are listed below. Except for The Chef’s Table that has a Black Tie dress code in place on Celebration Night, other venues across the ship are either Evening Casual or Black Tie, depending on the dress code of the day. To see what the dress code is each evening for the below venues, please check your Horizon.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Epicurean</li>
<li>Sindhu</li>
<li>Ocean Grill</li>
<li>Main Dining Restaurants&nbsp;</li>
<li>Green &amp; Co</li>
<li>Intermezzo</li>
<li>The Crow's Nest</li>
<li>Anderson's</li>
<li>Planet Bar</li>
<li>Metropolis</li>
<li>Blue Bar</li>
<li>Red Bar</li>
</ul>

Which venues are dress code of the day (Evening Casual or Black Tie)?

Frequently asked questions

Evening wear

Think relaxed and comfortable, but chic. Show us your style with a colourful dress, tailored trousers, dark denim or your favourite ‘going out’ shirt, paired with smart shoes or sandals. Tonight’s not the night for tracksuits, football shirts or trainers.

Black Tie evenings give you an excuse to wear something extra-special that you don’t often get a chance to. Join in the fun of dressing to impress with your best cocktail dress, trouser suit, tuxedo, ball gown or suit. If you go for a shirt, please be sure to finish it off with a smart jacket and tie. We love to see formal national dress and military uniforms too!

Day wear

Holidays are for relaxing! So, t-shirts, shorts, linen and sundresses are ideal for warmer days, but don’t forget to pack some layers for cooler destinations and evenings on deck when the sun goes down. Comfy shoes are perfect for strolling the decks when you’re admiring the dreamy sea views
It’s fine to go barefoot and wear swimmers by the pool (of course!), but please cover up and wear shoes or sandals in the ship’s lounges, indoor bars, restaurants and reception.

While there’s no dress code ashore, we have a few suggestions… 

Without a doubt, the most essential item of holiday clothing is flat walking shoes. There’s so much to explore in every destination and you don’t want to get blisters. If you think you might visit air-conditioned museums and galleries etc., you’ll need some layers. Also, please be mindful that some cultures might require you to cover up in public and/or religious spaces.
Going on an exciting shore experience? Don’t spoil that bucket-list moment by wearing something you’ll be uncomfortable in! Be sure to dress for the terrain, activity and climate (which can be changeable in places like the Norwegian fjords)

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