southernshug Posted July 1, 2021 #1 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FRANKIEDNYC Posted July 1, 2021 #2 Share Posted July 1, 2021 He's good to go with his plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernshug Posted July 1, 2021 Author #3 Share Posted July 1, 2021 Thank u so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookited Posted July 1, 2021 #4 Share Posted July 1, 2021 what are nice jeans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernshug Posted July 1, 2021 Author #5 Share Posted July 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, Bookited said: what are nice jeans? Well I drew the line at calling them "dress" jeans, lol but to me they are a darker wash, no holes or tears (which I know are popular nowadays) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Crew News Posted July 1, 2021 #6 Share Posted July 1, 2021 You can turn in laundry both morning and evening which means you can pack less clothing and have more room to return souvenirs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted July 2, 2021 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Be sure to check if your ship will have a welcome aboard cocktail party for the Neptune passengers. Usually held around 7-8 PM the first night (so that people in either dinner seatings can attend). Also, the Neptune staff in the Neptune lounge are able to handle just about anything you need - dining and excursion reservations, cabin problems, billing issues, airline boarding passes printed off, schedules, etc. As to the slacks, I would take one pair for the two Gala nights as you planned (use the free laundry service). Jeans and fine for the other evenings. No shorts as I recall. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quack2 Posted July 2, 2021 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2021 I refuse to dress up for formal night on Alaska cruises. It's just not Alaskan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernshug Posted July 6, 2021 Author #9 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Thank u all for ur responses! Like everyone else, I am really excited about this trip! We are due for some good for a change! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted July 6, 2021 #10 Share Posted July 6, 2021 I hope you have a wonderful cruise. Please tell us all about it when you return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlies Aunt Posted July 6, 2021 #11 Share Posted July 6, 2021 Please do come back and tell us. It has been so long and normally when your not cruising you can at least vicariously through someone else. Have a fabulous time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare The-Inside-Cabin Posted July 7, 2021 #12 Share Posted July 7, 2021 On 7/1/2021 at 3:06 PM, southernshug said: Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help! On 7/1/2021 at 3:06 PM, southernshug said: Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help! Here is the best resource for HAL https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/faq.html HERE IS THE OFFICIAL HAL DRESS CODE 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 our five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirts and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants. Q: Why the change from “Formal” To “Gala” night? A: To many, the “Formal” term was misleading as it implies a specific type of dress (black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a requirement. “Gala” still implies festive or dressy without misleading guests to bring attire the majority of guests don’t wear. Q: What about ladies’ gala attire? A: Dressy attire is appropriate. Dresses, skirts, and slacks are all acceptable. Q: Are a jacket and tie required for men? A: Jacket and tie is the preferred attire in all fine dining restaurants on Gala Nights, though it is not required. Guests without a jacket and tie were allowed in the fine dining restaurants before the new wording so this is not a policy change. Q: Are jeans allowed? A: Jeans without holes, tears or embroidery are welcome on most evenings in all restaurants, but on Gala Nights jeans are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants. Q: Can I wear shorts in the main dining room? A: Not at dinner. The dining room is considered a fine dining restaurant and shorts are not permitted. Q: Is the dress code the same on Grand Voyages? A: Yes. The policy applies to all Holland America Line voyages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernshug Posted July 7, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted July 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said: Here is the best resource for HAL https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/faq.html HERE IS THE OFFICIAL HAL DRESS CODE 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 our five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirts and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants. Q: Why the change from “Formal” To “Gala” night? A: To many, the “Formal” term was misleading as it implies a specific type of dress (black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a requirement. “Gala” still implies festive or dressy without misleading guests to bring attire the majority of guests don’t wear. Q: What about ladies’ gala attire? A: Dressy attire is appropriate. Dresses, skirts, and slacks are all acceptable. Q: Are a jacket and tie required for men? A: Jacket and tie is the preferred attire in all fine dining restaurants on Gala Nights, though it is not required. Guests without a jacket and tie were allowed in the fine dining restaurants before the new wording so this is not a policy change. Q: Are jeans allowed? A: Jeans without holes, tears or embroidery are welcome on most evenings in all restaurants, but on Gala Nights jeans are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants. Q: Can I wear shorts in the main dining room? A: Not at dinner. The dining room is considered a fine dining restaurant and shorts are not permitted. Q: Is the dress code the same on Grand Voyages? A: Yes. The policy applies to all Holland America Line voyages. Thank you so much!!!! This is just what I needed! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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