Dress code for Alaska

[labgalbella]

We are taking Noordam in May to Alaska. I have heard the dress code is more relaxed on Alaska cruises. I am planning on what to pack especially evening wear. Can anyone help?

[Tom O.]

The official HAL dress code is the same for Alaska as any other cruise - Smart Casual. That said, I believe there are fewer people who choose to dress more formally for Gala Night on Alaska cruises. So I don't think you would feel intimidated if you choose to go Smart Casual on Gala Nights. You should be fine, leaving your more formal clothes at home.

[CruiserBruce]

The dress code is the exact same EVERYWHERE HAL sails. It doesn't change. If people stretch it  towards the more casual side in Alaska, that is a different topic.

[Seasick Sailor]

Good Morning!

We were on a 2 week Alaska cruise in July (2019) and I would say the dress code was extremely casual. Many people were dressed in jeans and sweaters in MDR. Pinnacle and Gala nights had women in slacks and a few guys wore jackets, but we were surprised when a couple came in Pinnacle with Bermuda shorts and they were allowed in.. and sat across from a group of officers.

My sweet husband and I like to dress a bit, but it is our personal choice and we do not look down on others that choose a more casual dress. 

 

[Aquahound]

25 minutes ago, CruiserBruce said:

The dress code is the exact same EVERYWHERE HAL sails. It doesn't change. If people stretch it  towards the more casual side in Alaska, that is a different topic.

 

How is casual dress in Alaska a different topic if that's exactly what the OP asked? 🤔

 

Anyways, OP, yes, it is definitely more relaxed in Alaska.  Men mostly wore polos or button downs with slacks and woman mostly wore casual dresses or slacks with a nice blouse.  This includes Gala nights.  

[CruiserBruce]

2 hours ago, Aquahound said:

 

How is casual dress in Alaska a different topic if that's exactly what the OP asked? 🤔

 

 

 As stated, HAL's dress code doesn't change anywhere they sail. It's people's interpretation and compliance that changes in various locations, like Alaska.

[labgalbella]

Ok..what does OP stand for?

[Seasick Sailor]

7 minutes ago, labgalbella said:

Ok..what does OP stand for?

 

I believe it means "original poster".

[Himself]

I think things have changed over the years.  On Gala nights I have seen men without suit coats.  Three or four years ago I was sent back to get a suit coat.  This was a formal night coming out of Alaska. We had just left Ketchikan.

[labgalbella]

Thanks