NCL Dress Code for NCL First Timer

[humglum]

We're going on our first NCL cruise next month and I'm packing dressy slacks and a formal gown. I'm one of those weird people that likes getting dressed up -- I work as an RN and so I wear scrubs to work and yoga pants and shorts pretty much the rest of the time and so it's a fun change of pace for me.

Hopefully your vacation will be a fun change of pace for you guys, up to and including dining room attire. I hope you have a great time and can't wait to hear all about it!

[apdrumm]

The dress code gest debated here very often and here is the policy in NCL's own words:

 

http://www.ncl.com/more/fp_mi_w2n.htm#dress

 

Freestyle Cruising gives our guests the freedom to dress as they please. Resort casual attire is always appropriate morning, noon and night. However, NCL/ NCLA does not allow any blue jeans, t-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, bare feet, etc. in any of our fine dining restaurants for dinner, including all main restaurants, alternative restaurants, and cover charge venues.

 

Guests are allowed to wear blue jeans, shorts and t-shirts, in the evenings at the buffets, outdoor barbeques, and 24-hour venues, such as the Blue Lagoon, the Cadillac diner, etc.

 

Below are a few exceptions to the dining room dress code:

• Blue Jeans will be allowed in all dining rooms on all Houston departures, due to the Texas culture.
  
• Blue Jeans will be allowed in the Trattoria's in the evenings.
  
• Bermuda shorts with knee high socks, or Scottish kilts with knee highs will also be allowed in all dining rooms in Bermuda as these are considered formal dress in Bermuda.
  
• Hawaiian shirts are allowed with proper slacks in all dining rooms.
  
• Ladies Capri Pants, which are a length between the knee and ankles, are acceptable in all fine dining rooms as long as they are not blue jean capris.
  

[sparks1093]

The dress code gest debated here very often and here is the policy in NCL's own words:

 

http://www.ncl.com/more/fp_mi_w2n.htm#dress

 

Freestyle Cruising gives our guests the freedom to dress as they please. Resort casual attire is always appropriate morning, noon and night. However, NCL/ NCLA does not allow any blue jeans, t-shirts, shorts, cut-offs, tank tops, bare feet, etc. in any of our fine dining restaurants for dinner, including all main restaurants, alternative restaurants, and cover charge venues.

 

Guests are allowed to wear blue jeans, shorts and t-shirts, in the evenings at the buffets, outdoor barbeques, and 24-hour venues, such as the Blue Lagoon, the Cadillac diner, etc.

 

 

Below are a few exceptions to the dining room dress code:

• Blue Jeans will be allowed in all dining rooms on all Houston departures, due to the Texas culture.
  
• Blue Jeans will be allowed in the Trattoria's in the evenings.
  
• Bermuda shorts with knee high socks, or Scottish kilts with knee highs will also be allowed in all dining rooms in Bermuda as these are considered formal dress in Bermuda.
  
• Hawaiian shirts are allowed with proper slacks in all dining rooms.
  
• Ladies Capri Pants, which are a length between the knee and ankles, are acceptable in all fine dining rooms as long as they are not blue jean capris.
  

 

The link you provide goes to the FAQ which has already been quoted and the quote is far different from what you are quoting. Where is your quote coming from?

[timeforadaiquiri]

**scratches head** Knee socks and Bermuda shorts. Do men wear knee socks?

[Bars7816]

No pants! I guess I'd prefer that to women showing extreme cleavage. One never knows quite where to look! :D

[Bars7816]

You've never seen old movies about the British army in India?

 

Want to see a cruise get canceled real fast? I'm telling my husband he will be required to wear knee socks with his shorts! :D:D:D

[STARFISH*4]

**scratches head** Knee socks and Bermuda shorts. Do men wear knee socks?

 

oh back in the 60s and my dad in the AF wore uniform shorts with knee sox when he was overseas:)

[Sauer-kraut]

When knee length shorts were offered for the postal uniform back in 1973 they had to be worn with black knee socks, the women's uniform was adopted 3 months later and they had to wear navy blue knee socks.

[tiff123]

I got lucky last year Kohl's was selling a pair of kakhi pants that had a hidden zipper around the knees. I found some for both the kids and my hubby. That way they could wear them as shorts and a t-shirt during the day and zip them up for pants and throw on a collared shirt and dressier shoes at night! The zipper was hidden so it looked okay and cut down on the packing!

[flowerchild]

We love to be casual on vacation since both hubby and I have had to dress in suits for work everyday for many years.

 

We saw lots of shorts in the MDR on the Dawn. Denim and dockers type. After seeing others wear them, my husband joined the bandwagon. You have never seen such a happy camper. He wore them with collared golf shirts with sandals or sneakers. Happy happy happy.

 

I wore skorts with sandals and summery tops.

 

We basically were able to go from day to evening with a change of tops.

 

Bring your husband a pair of jeans just in case the maitre d stops you but my guess is that you will have no problems dining in the MDRs on your cruise. No need to stick to the buffets!

 

I believe NCL is generally moving to an even more relaxed dress code than what is presently listed on thier website...it just hasn't been made official. My guess is that it is an unadvertised, unwritten sort of thing.

[SheSailsSeaShells]

The dress code onboard:

 

Jeans: Presentable jeans are permitted in most dining venues in the evening, except the “designated” venue. Presentable jeans are clean, without holes and tears, not overly faded, worn at the waist or hips and in good condition.

 

One more question about the dress code... does anyone know on the Norwegian Spirit (Exotic Western Caribbean itinerary) which restaurants allow jeans for dinner and which ones don't?

 

Thanks!

[luddite]

One more question about the dress code... does anyone know on the Norwegian Spirit (Exotic Western Caribbean itinerary) which restaurants allow jeans for dinner and which ones don't?

 

Thanks!

 

The buffet and Blue Lagoon for certain.

[SheSailsSeaShells]

The dress code someone posted said "Presentable jeans are permitted in most dining venues in the evening, except the 'designated' venue."

 

Any idea what the 'designated' venue is? And is the MDR included in "most dining venues" that allow jeans for dinner?

 

The code seems to be vague. Thanks for any help you can provide in deciphering this.

[2inTul]

The dress code someone posted said "Presentable jeans are permitted in most dining venues in the evening, except the 'designated' venue."

 

Any idea what the 'designated' venue is? And is the MDR included in "most dining venues" that allow jeans for dinner?

 

The code seems to be vague. Thanks for any help you can provide in deciphering this.

 

The "designated venue" can change from one sailing to another sailing. Your best bet is to wait until you're on-board and look at the daily. Someone could tell you what dining room it was last week but that doesn't mean it will be the same when you cruise.

[SheSailsSeaShells]

The "designated venue" can change from one sailing to another sailing. Your best bet is to wait until you're on-board and look at the daily. Someone could tell you what dining room it was last week but that doesn't mean it will be the same when you cruise.

 

Ok, thanks!

[luddite]

Bring a pair of khakis and leave the jeans. Lighter, more comfy and accepted everywhere.

[Dallas_Doggie_Mom]

The buffet and Blue Lagoon for certain.

We cruised on the Spirit last Christmas, and I saw jeans in all the restaurants. Shorts are less acceptable, especially at dinner, although we did see someone wearing them in the main dining room one night.