What clothes do I need to pack?

[Suziefloozie]

Help please, we cruise next week and i cannot find any info on what clothes to pack? Are there still formal nights? I’ve heard so many say that a collared shirt and long trousers are now accepted as formal, is this true?

[catl331]

Help please, we cruise next week and i cannot find any info on what clothes to pack? Are there still formal nights? I’ve heard so many say that a collared shirt and long trousers are now accepted as formal, is this true?

They are now just called Gala nights, and yes, the minimum for men is a collared shirt and long pants ... same as any other night. :)

[Fouremco]

You should have received a document titled Know Before You Go. It includes the following information regarding dress:

 

CLOTHING

Most evenings smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool/beachwear, distressed jeans and men’s tank tops are best left to the daytime and are not permitted in fine dining restaurants.

 

Gala Nights evoke the grand traditions of cruising as guests dress to impress for special events on board, including a five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirt and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants . For ladies, dressy attire is appropriate, dresses skirts and slacks are all acceptable.

[ger_77]

If you want to glam up, go for it, but if you choose to dress just a little, that's fine, too.

 

Smooth Sailing! :) :) :)

[Suziefloozie]

Thanks guys. I don’t think I’ve received a pack. I got an email asking to log in and check in online, but nothing else?

[Fouremco]

Thanks guys. I don’t think I’ve received a pack. I got an email asking to log in and check in online, but nothing else?

This link will take you to the document: https://www.hollandamerica.com/content/dam/hal/marketing-assets/manage-my-cruise-already-booked/faqs/KBYG.pdf

[joekerstef]

Thanks guys. I don’t think I’ve received a pack. I got an email asking to log in and check in online, but nothing else?

 

If you're cruising in a week, I'd get online ASAP to do the check in process.

[MajMom96]

There’s a pamphlet called “Know Before You Go” on the HAL website. It contains a lot of useful information and specifics on clothing are on page 8.

[Fouremco]

There’s a pamphlet called “Know Before You Go” on the HAL website. It contains a lot of useful information and specifics on clothing are on page 8.

Missing your cup of morning coffee? See posts 3 and 6. :halo:

[OlsSalt]

What you need to pack, or what you want to pack? Two different approaches.

[cb at sea]

Pack for the weather and your activities! Daytimes are swimsuits and shorts....in warm climes! For dinner you'll want long pants and collared shirts (men)...women can wear anything but shorts.

[Suziefloozie]

This link will take you to the document: https://www.hollandamerica.com/content/dam/hal/marketing-assets/manage-my-cruise-already-booked/faqs/KBYG.pdf

 

Very helpful, thank you. I haven’t received anything from HAL!! I guess they reckon it’s all online now:rolleyes:

[Fouremco]

Very helpful, thank you. I haven’t received anything from HAL!! I guess they reckon it’s all online now:rolleyes:

You're very welcome. I hope that you have a wonderful cruise!

[JimnKaren]

And...make sure that things are not too snug at home. Won't work in a week or so.

 

 

 

Jim

[OlsSalt]

And...make sure that things are not too snug at home. Won't work in a week or so.

Jim

 

Ha, ha. I took a somewhat "snug" dress this last time that I intentionally wore the very first night, knowing that it would most likely not work any time thereafter. Loved it the first night - why bother using a scale when one's own clothes don't lie.