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How strict are they with the dress code on Formal/ Celebration Night onboard Iona? Personally don’t like formal nights so want to know what I can get away with.

Asked on November 16, 2022 by InnocentDaz

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on Iona last year there were 2 formal nights a week.if you don't want to join in there is the buffet and sports bar. I enjoy formal nights as a rare opportunity to dress in my finest. its nice to see everyone make an effort. There are plenty of cruise lines who do not have formal nights at all. I suggest you try one if them if you really hate formal nights.

Answered by taylor858 on November 18, 2022

In order to enter the main dining restaurants or bars, you'll need to wear a suit and tie. My adult sons did this in July rather than buy dinner jackets etc. A gentleman waiting in the queue in front of us was wearing smart trousers, a shirt and tie but didn't have a jacket so was turned away. Casual clothes are fine if you only want to use the buffet plus you can also buy an alcoholic drink there and in the sports bar too.

Answered by somersetmum on November 16, 2022

like you I am not interested in formal nights. I did a bit of research and as far as I know the buffet plus other non fine dining restaurants such as the Olive Grove are usable by people like us. Also I believe there is only 1 formal night per 7 days on board the Iona. P&O are Trying to remove some of the old fashioned stuffiness on board Iona.

Answered by billericaydicky on November 16, 2022

When we went on Iona for a 7 night cruise there were 2 formal nights !

Answered by dengage on November 17, 2022

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