Not only will the destination and weather factor into what you should wear on your cruise, but you'll also want to know if formal nights require black-tie attire, themed dress parties need ...

The days of packing formal attire for a cruise vacation are long gone. In recent years, many cruise lines have relaxed their dress codes, opting for a 'smart casual' approach during the evenings.

All the major family-friendly cruise lines have dialed down how formal dinner service is. They still offer formal nights, although that's more a night when you can dress up rather than one where ...

However, when entering the dining room, there are certain rules guests need to follow. Now some suggest certain rules are simply too much. Carnival Cruise Line was praised for its ...