Regent Seven Seas Cruises is making some changes to its dress code.

The luxury cruise line explained the new policy in an email to guests, according to MarketWatch.

Moving forward, travelers can wear “refined denim” and “dress sneakers” after 6 p.m. as part of the line’s new “elegant casual” evening dress code.

Jeans must not be torn or distressed, while sneakers must be clean, in good condition and in a neutral or classic color. T-shirts, baseball caps, shorts, athletic shoes, flip flops and bathrobes are not permitted in any social spaces after 6 p.m.

Guests can also continue to wear more formal clothing, including gowns, cocktail dresses, tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie.

Some passengers are rejoicing at the update, while others are disappointed—like Dana Newbauer, a Regent Seven Seas Cruises customer based in Pennsylvania. He tells MarketWatch that he likes to have “that fantasy James Bond-type moment and enjoy a nice dinner in the company of people who are dressed the same way.” 

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Aroya Cruises is seeing a positive market response for its itineraries in the Mediterranean, Executive Director of Marketing Turky Kari told Cruise Industry News.

After debuting in late 2024, the company’s first ship, the Aroya, repositioned to the region in late June.

The vessel is now offering a series of seven-night cruises that feature visits to destinations in Turkey, Greece, and Egypt.

“Sales are on the rise. We announced the season a bit late, but bookings are going very well,” he continued, noting that upcoming trips have between 50 and 65 percent of their berths already booked.

“We also have travel agents visiting the ship, and the numbers are now increasing much more than expectations,” Kari added.

Aroya’s itineraries in the Mediterranean were planned using Istanbul as a homeport due to its airlfit.

“There are around 12 flights per day from different airlines connecting Saudi Arabia to Istanbul, so it gives very easy access,” Kari explained.

“Plus, the Saudis are very familiar with Istanbul and Turkish culture.”

Aroya then came up with two main itineraries, including one that does not require visas for most of its core markets.

“That’s why we have the butterfly itineraries. We have one week for only Turkey plus Egypt, because they don’t require a visa. And the other one, which sails to Greece, is mainly focused on Europeans, as well as Saudis who have a Schengen visa,” Turki explained.

While the Mediterranean is a popular destination for Saudi guests, the move to the region was also related to weather concerns in the Middle East, he added.

“Because of the weather, we cannot sail in the Red Sea or the Arabian Gulf during this time of the year; the weather is a struggle. It’s very hot,” he said.

Current plans call for a return to the Mediterranean in 2026, with the Aroya offering similar itineraries departing from Istanbul.

“It will depend on the success of this first season. But we’ll soon start planning next year, and the plan so far is to offer the same itineraries between Turkey and Greece, and Turkey and Egypt,” Turki explained.