Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth Royal Night Theme Balls Suggested Guest Attire 2016
Regular Balls 2016 Theme Available on Theme Description Attire Suggestions A Cunard tradition and the first Formal Wear Royal Event of the voyage. Gentlemen - Tuxedo Black & White All Ships Includes the classic “Officers Ladies - Evening gown or Cunard Ball Gavotte” dance. Appropriate black and white gowns and accessories The Buccaneer Ball may be scheduled on an Informal night Dress as a pirate and enjoy an Gentlemen & Ladies – Pirate costumes Eye patches, bandanas, Buccaneer Ball All Ships evening of high jinks on the high replica parrots and suitable buccaneer accessories seas. (Some items are available for purchase on the night) Feel the warmth of Rio and the Formal Wear Carnival Ball Queen Victoria Only famous Carnival atmosphere in Gentlemen – Flamboyant and brightly coloured ties or shirts the Queens Room. Ladies – Elaborate and brightly coloured dresses The Elizabethan Ball may be scheduled on a Formal or Informal nights Join the fun of the Elizabethan Elizabethan Ball Queen Elizabeth Only Gentlemen – Breeches, cloaks and caps court in this gala night in the Ladies – Extravagant velvet gowns and high collars Queens Room. Influences from the Elizabethan era (late 16th century) The London Ball may be scheduled on a Formal or Informal night Gentlemen – Appropriately decorated hats and caps With a London theme, the London Ball Queen Elizabeth Only Ladies – Hats with feathers Lambeth Walk is one of the London Pearly King and Queen, Red, White & Blue and Union Jack dances to enjoy on this night. influences Formal Wear The Masquerade / Venetian Gentlemen - Domino masks Masked Ball, with a mysterious Masquerade Ball / Venetian All Ships Ladies – Fans and harlequin masks feel, takes you back to the grand Masked Ball Any Venetian Mardi Gras style masks can be worn old days of Venice. (a selection are available for purchase on the night) Formal Wear Tonight we celebrate the era of Gentlemen – Double breasted pin-striped suit or tailcoat & Roaring Twenties All Ships the Charleston! waistcoat. Fedora or top hat Awards for the best costumes. Ladies – Flapper dresses, feather boas, beads, headbands and gloves The Royal Ascot Ball may be scheduled on a Formal night Gentlemen - Black or grey morning coat, including a waistcoat and top hat Royal Ascot Ball Queen Mary 2 & The Queens Room is transformed Ladies - Elaborately decorated hats or hair fascinators Queen Victoria Only into Ladies Day at Royal Ascot. (A hat decorating workshop is usually held on the afternoon before the ball) Formal Wear Camera, lights and action for the 'Pick one of your favourite Hollywood Stars or simply dress for the Golden Age of Hollywood Greats. Red Carpeted Film Premiere’ Starlight Ball Queen Elizabeth Only Step back in time to the days Gentlemen – hite ie’ top hat & tails, white shirt & white bow tie when the movie stars travelled Ladies – Long evening gowns, sequined or sparkling accessories, on the Cunard Queens. fringed bolero/shawl or faux fur Formal Wear The Queen Victoria hosts a Gentlemen – Suits, waistcoats or shirts Victoriana Ball Queen Victoria Only Victorian themed evening in the Ladies - Victorian style dresses magnificent Queens Room. Appropriate hats for both ladies and gentlemen
Please Note: Guests can also make purchases ashore to enhance their costumes Dress codes are subject to change due to operational needs. Please check the Daily Programme during the voyage for the day to day dress codes.