Denise, I agree; others dress is not that critical. However, ignoring proper dress is often a sign of other inconsiderations such as shouting in the passageways, cutting in lines, interruptions, etc that DO affect me.

I have sailed Radisson with CCC and free kids. I know CCC is standard on Alaska and FP cruises. It was also the dress code LAST year in Bermuda. For some reason, Radisson changed to include THREE informal nights. I am concerned that Radisson is going after the young casual demographic with kids. If that is the case, I may feel the need to switch to another cruiseline. The only one that would fit the bill is Silversea and I cannot afford them once the current oversupply is solved.

Radisson lurker, please, please, realize that we like the civility of life aboard ship. Although the world is becoming a much more casual place, don't let the pendulum swing so far that you tolerate shirtsleeves in Compass Rose on informal nights and shorts and tennis shoes in show lounge during the evening. I know the formality of the US and Royal Navies and the formality of Ocean Cruising are gone forever, lets just try to retain some civility.