What To Pack For Your Teenage Boys On A Carnival Cruise Line Vacation
My family and I took an extended family cruise a few years ago with teenage boys. It became quite evident that packing for teenage boys was going to be an adventure. When we read “Cruise Elegant,” we panicked. We began to think of shirts and ties, which is not the case. Our traveling teens would have frowned upon the attire of shirt and tie.
Understand The Dress Codes When Cruising Carnival Cruise Line
I’m hoping to ease your stress level, as you plan a Carnival Cruise with your teenage boys. There were two different dress codes in the assigned dining guest restaurants. The area for assigned dining guests was very nice, and I must say that it makes sense to follow the dress codes. If you don’t follow the dress code, your teen boys can be turned away at the door.
Packing For Teen Boy On Carnival Cruise For Cruise Elegant Evening
The restaurant dress code for Cruise Elegant states that gym & basketball shorts, t-shirts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, jeans, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shirts for men, and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurants. Fairly simply put, don’t you think?
The restaurant code for Cruise Casual states that gym & basketball shorts, beach flip-flops, bathing suit attire, cut-off jeans, sleeveless shits for men and baseball hats are not allowed in the restaurants. The difference between the two is that on the Cruise Elegant nights jeans are not allowed. I would say that the folks dressed in jeans at any time in the dining room seemed a little uncomfortable. I would not recommend sending anyone into this beautiful dining area sporting a pair of jeans.
So, you are now asking, what should my teenage boy wear while dining in a restaurant on the Carnival Sensation or any other Carnival Cruise? Here’s an example of what worked for our family.
| Type of Dining | What Your Teen Boy Needs |
| Elegant Night (1-2 Nights) | Khaki or dress pants and a collared button-down shirt. (Ties are not mandatory) |
| Main Dining Room (Casual) | Nice shorts or jeans, polo shirts or clean t-shirts. |
| Pool & Deck Days | 2-3 swim trunks, quick dry t-shirts, and fli-flops. |
Bring a plastic bag to pack the wet swim trunks in on the last day. Which now leads me to the shoe dilemma. Packing for a teen boy on a cruise should not be hard, simplify things by understanding what is needed.
All of our teenage boys did pack, and wear, a pair of black or brown tie dress shoes while dining in the restaurants on the Carnival Sensation. I can honestly say that a dressier pair of tennis shoes would have sufficed.
Dress Codes Matter- Pay Attention To The Dress Code For Teen Boys When Cruising Carnival Cruise Line
My advice when packing your teenage boys clothing for your cruise on Carnival Cruise Line, is to pack smart and do pay attention to the dress codes for the restaurants. During the day, Guy’s Burger Joint will become a favorite of your teen boys.
And the most memorable part for your teenage boys is that they will want to eat after dinner. Take them to the Lido Marketplace for an after-dinner meal, and thank me later. Cruising is truly one of the best values in the marketplace when it comes to traveling with teenage boys.
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We have always loved cruising with Carnival Cruise Line for extended family cruises. Don’t forget the sunscreen and to download the Carnival HUB App. There’s fun for everyone when you cruise. Now you have one less thing to worry about. You now know what to pack for your teen boys on a cruise with Carnival Cruise Line.
