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People can't get on board with one cruise passenger's outfit choice - arguing the traveller should have stayed at home.
Cruise ships are notorious for their gluttonous food offerings, from never-ending breakfast buffets to five-course dinners in the evening and a constant supply of ice cream and booze. But, many vessels have a somewhat-strict dress code all passengers must follow to maintain a level of sophistication and elegance.
One traveller has stirred opinions online and been branded 'tacky' after claiming what they would usually wear when heading for their Full English and cup of tea in the morning. However, some see nothing wrong with the relaxed attire, arguing people 'shouldn't care' what anyone else is wearing.
Taking to Reddit, and anonymous person wrote: "What are your thoughts on wearing pyjamas on a cruise breakfast? I think it is kind of nice to wake up early, brush your teeth and head straight to breakfast. Then you can leisurely head back to your stateroom and get ready before starting your daily activities."
While cruise ships often have a dress code for evening meals and events, this isn't often the case for breakfast. Despite this, many other regular cruise guests were less than impressed by the passenger's choice of outfit.
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"Put on some casual clothes and go to breakfast. You're on vacation but you're not at your house," one person wrote. Another passenger said they usually brought a pair of "jogger pants and a sweatshirt" for the breakfast buffet, so the process of getting dressed in the morning wasn't too arduous.
One passenger said they felt that eating breakfast in the restaurant while wearing pyjamas was "tacky". Another said they saw no problem with being dressed casually for breaking - so long as you did so in your own room. They argued: "Wearing pyjamas while you eat your breakfast is perfectly acceptable, provided you order room service and eat in your state room." They said that dining in pyjamas would likely "raise a few eyebrows" in any restaurant around the world.
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Passengers can opt to order room service on a cruise but this will usually incur an additional charge. Fellow guests might not mind children wearing their pyjamas to the breakfast buffet, particularly if it's a family-oriented cruise, but adults will likely be held to a higher standard. Not everyone was put off by the idea and some guests said they thought passengers should wear whatever they wanted.
"Who cares? Live your life. They're just clothes and you're on vacation. As long as they aren't revealing," one person wrote. Another said: "It's a cafeteria. Wear whatever you like. Anyone who passes judgement should mind their own business."
The original passenger said: "I'm surprised by these comments. Vacation or not, I don't understand why people have such a strong opinion on what other people wear, as long as it's not super revealing." As well as the many potential fashion pitfalls and hurdles you may have to navigate while eating on a cruise, there are also culinary and hygiene concerns as well.
According to the experts at Cruise Critic, there are some foods you may want to try and swerve when perusing the cruise buffet. Pre-made sushi rolls are top of the list - as even the freshest fish can go off quickly if it's out on the buffet for a day or two. Pizza is another food to keep an eye on - especially if it looks like the cheese has congealed, a sign that it may have been left out for a few days.
As for dessert? The Cruise Critic experts suggest opting for a bowl of ice cream rather than a cone, using the logic that you're likely to transfer germs from the well-touched soft-serve machine to the wafer container, which you then eat.
A version of this article was first published on May 11, 2023.
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