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    Congratulations on your upcoming marriage.
    
    The cruise we took stopped at a different port everyday.
    We usually split the half between a beach and shopping.
    I found that wearing a sundress with my bathing suit
    under it worked out best for daytime.  I didn't look
    like a slob when I went into the shops, and it seemed
    cooler than shorts and a top.  My husband just wore shorts
    and t-shirts.
    
    The evenings depend on the theme.  Captains Dinner is formal.
    I did see some men in tuxes but the majority wore a suit and
    tie.  There were very few gowns, but there were some very
    pretty outfits.  I saw short dresses, and outfits with silk
    pants.  There might be one other night that you may have
    to dress up for.  The rest of the week women were wearing
    outfits that had skirts/skorts/shorts with matching jackets,
    nice pants, or dresses.  They did not allow shorts in the 
    diningroom for dinner unless they were part of a suit.  Men wore 
    short sleeve linen or cotton shirts with nice pants - no tie.  There 
    are also theme nights that could be country/western or 50's/oldies.
    Some folks did come dressed for the occasion, but it was not required.  
     
    You can look up the itinery in the Royal Caribbean booklet.  It
    will tell you the dress for the evening and plan around it.    
    
    Have a wonderful time, I think you made a great choice for 
    your honeymoon.   
    
    Jeanne
          
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    Congratulations on your marriage, too!  My wife and I are booked on the
    6/28 sailing of the Majesty of the Seas, so when I return I'll be happy
    to update you on what I've observed since it's the same ship.
    
    re: .1 - I would tend to agree with you from what I've heard already
    about the cruise from a noter who just returned from the same cruise.
    
    john
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