When taking a cruise one of the first things to decide is what style of cruise would suit you best. If you are looking for something relaxed , easy going not to much dressing up then you need to go for

 the likes of

Island Cruises , Thomson Cruises , Ocean Village and Ncl. Cruises ideal for first time cruisers or those who want to experience all that the ships have to offer but in their own relaxed way. On the other hand if you feel like packing you best frocks and matching handbags and shoes (you to chaps) then go for a Cunard , Celebrity , Princess or even six star luxury like Regent . Having been on The Queen Victoria Cunard ship and experienced a formal evening I have to say  it is very exciting to get all glammed up for dinner and then go down and have a look what everyone else is wearing. You dont really get that much opportunity to do this in everyday life so it was really good fun. Everyone has there own take on Formal but you cant beat the men dressed up in the Dinner Jackets and Ladies in faboulous gowns and cocktail dresses.