Case in point-CEO of an East Coast company showed up in Princess Grill on QE2 with his entourage in January 2006 in his JEANS. First night he was allowed in (due to "luggage issue"). Second night (formal night)-was denied entrance and you should have heard the ruckus. They actually had to call security. Thank goodness, we never saw his party again.

n many crusie ships, I feel like I am attending a convention and every night is an orchestrated banquet with very subtle changes. You want the beef or the chicken? A Crossing however is the last vestage of a formal atmosphere that is dwindling away. In the three story Britannia dining room (where 90% of the pax will dine) there are specific dress codes published but not enforced .. formal night SHOULD be Tux and Gown .. while casual night is most anything except jeans and shorts. The Princess Grill and the Queens Grill are far MORE formal than that. Casual night will be suit and tie for men and women will dress much smarter. The Formal nights essentially require a tux and gown .. When the Queens for Caribbean or Mediteranian cruises this standard is relaxed a but .. but a Crossing is a more formal (and for me FUN) event.