Casual dress?

[LindaKE]

I saw on a previous post that NCL has a smart casual dress code except for one night which was labeled "casual". I know what "smart casual" is from previous cruises on other lines, but what, specifically, is "casual"? What is the difference? Does "casual" mean that on that night jeans, shorts, etc. are allowed in the dining rooms?

[johnql]

Your information is a little off. On NCL, "resort casual" is acceptable every night. They don't use the term "smart casual" nor do they distinguish between "resort casual" and "casual". On most cruises, there is usually at least one optional formal night. The percentage of passengers who dress up varies with each sailing but it's probably between 25-40%. "Resort casual" is perfectly acceptable on the optional formal nights.

 

Here's the exact wording from NCL's web site:

 

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.

[newmexicoNita]

Let me add to what John has posted, on the formal optional nights you will find many who choose to dress to the nines, whatever your preferance you will be among others dressed the same way you are. This is a subject that is discussed and debated on these boards over and over. There seems to be no right or wrong answer. Some feel they are on vacation and should be able to dress anyway they please, others feel part of the fun of cruising is the dinner experience which does include getting all decked out. For me, I am on the fense. I think, whatever the policy is, should be followed. I have no right to decide to try and sneak in to a dining room wearing jeans, shorts, tank tops,etc. I also want to be comfortable. Yes, I know some jeans look much better than some other acceptable dress, but who is to make that decision? I would rather see the "no Jeans" rule enforced than see the poor crew at the entrance have to decide what is good taste jeans or what is proper length shorts? Boy would that be a disaster!!! NMNita

[LindaKE]

Thanks,

That makes much more sense.

Linda

[cruiser-dude]

Linda,

What ship will you be cruising on?