Home/FAQ/ Does A Formal Dress Code Apply To Teenagers
Does a formal dress code apply to Teenagers?
On formal nights Teenagers are expected to follow the evening's dress code just as closely as adults.
On board ship Teens are still expected to wear formal dress when it is a formal evening. There may be a little more leeway in terms of the degree of formality for children and teenagers, however, they are expected to be dressed up more than they would be during the daytime.
For boys, polo shirts, smart shirts and dress trousers is acceptable for most evenings and girls can wear dresses, skirts and blouses or sweaters.
The type of clothing to avoid would be shorts, t-shirts, ripped jeans etc.
Most teens love the idea of getting glam for an evening but if they really don’t want to take part they can always opt for the buffet option where casual is acceptable.
Ask our Cruise Experts today about formal dress clothing options for your chosen cruise. Call us on 0800 197 8050.
What our clients say
Platinum Service Award Winners
Average Customer Rating: 5/5
Great to book with.
Very friendly & made my booking very easy. Well done Jordan.
Mrs Williams / January 2026
Cruise Kings Highly Recommended
We have used Cruise Kings on several occasions. So helpful and informative.
Give all the guidance when sorting out a cruise.
We rate as excellent
Trusted Customer / January 2026
Top Cruise Travel Agency, especially Elise
We’ve used a few cruise travel agents over the years & have never had such great & attentive service that Cruisekings provide. We deal with Elise Jones, or should I say Elise looks after us so well. Her attention to detail is great & she’s so fast to respond. We thoroughly recommend Elise & Cruisekings, their customer service is also excellent.
