cruising in a kilt?

[KiltedMariner]

Greetings,

As stated earlier, we are taking a cruise to Bermuda in April. What experiences have others had cruising while kilted? Any X-Markers gonna be on Bermuda the second week in April?

Thanks,
Richard

[KiltedDawg]

I have been on several cruises kilter. Everything has been great with one exception. On my most recent cruise I was "red flagged" by security before we departed. They saw my skean dubh in my bag and were concerned about it. They actually thought it was a diving knife. Anyway, they allowed my to board and kept the knife until we left the ship. It was returned to me at the end of the trip. I would leave the skean dubh at home to avoid conflict.

[thescot]

My sgian dhu neverf caused me any problems, but it's been about two years.

However, you will be the most popular guy at dress-up night and any other time you wear your kilt. Just get used to posing for pictures.

And keep it al light hearted. If anyone makes a crack, have a big smile and ready come back at hand.

[pastorsteve]

I've cruised plenty and usually seen at least one kilt onboard each trip. I've never taken one as I am usually diving or climbing/adventuring and prefer better protctive attire for that.

[NewGuise]

I would leave the skean dubh at home to avoid conflict.

Likewise. Security is much tighter now than it was a few years ago, on cruise ships as everywhere else.