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Virgin Dress Code Guide
What to wear on a Virgin cruise in 2026, including their no-formal-nights policy, casual dining standards, and packing recommendations.
Quick answer
No, Virgin does not have formal nights. Virgin Voyages has no enforced dress code anywhere on the ship. All 20+ restaurants are included in the fare and none require formal attire. The only guideline is that swimwear should not be worn in restaurants and footwear should be worn indoors. Scarlet Night is the signature themed evening on each voyage where guests are encouraged to wear red.
Dress code policy
Formal/dress-up nights
Virgin does not have formal nights on any sailing.
Casual evenings
Virgin Voyages has no enforced dress code anywhere on the ship. All 20+ restaurants are included in the fare and none require formal attire. The only guideline is that swimwear should not be worn in restaurants and footwear should be worn indoors. Scarlet Night is the signature themed evening on each voyage where guests are encouraged to wear red.
What to pack
For casual evenings
- Sundresses, khakis, or nice jeans
- Collared shirts or blouses
- Casual shoes (closed-toe for some specialty restaurants)
- Resort-casual is the baseline
For daytime
- Swimwear for the pool deck
- Shorts, T-shirts, sandals
- Cover-ups for walking through interior spaces
- Comfortable shoes for port days
See our complete cruise packing list for a full checklist.
Frequently asked questions
- No. Virgin Voyages has no enforced dress code anywhere on the ship. All 20+ restaurants are included in the fare and none require formal attire. The only guideline is that swimwear should not be worn in restaurants and footwear should be worn indoors. Scarlet Night is the signature themed evening on each voyage where guests are encouraged to wear red.
- Virgin Voyages has no enforced dress code anywhere on the ship. All 20+ restaurants are included in the fare and none require formal attire. The only guideline is that swimwear should not be worn in restaurants and footwear should be worn indoors. Scarlet Night is the signature themed evening on each voyage where guests are encouraged to wear red.
- Yes. Virgin's dress code is casual on all evenings. Jeans are acceptable in all dining venues at all times.
- Virgin does not have formal nights on any sailing.
- See our [cruise packing list](/packing-list/type/cruise/) for a complete guide. For Virgin, pack resort-casual clothing. No formal wear needed.
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Verified 2026-05-03 against the official Virgin Voyages dress code page. Cruise lines change dress code policies without notice. Confirm with the line before packing.