First HAL Cruise in October! Tell me about the Orange party.... Rotterdam....

[tymike]

Hi all....

 

The title kind of says it all!  Sailing on the Rotterdam at the end of October and am interested in understanding more about the Orange party.  Does it still happen?  Is it only about just wearing orange or is there more to know and plan for?

 

Looking forward to a new cruise line after many sailings with Norwegian, Celebrity and a couple on much smaller lines!

[dobiemom]

You do not have to wear orange, just go and have fun! 🙂 

[adoris]

You don’t need to wear orange but it adds to the fun if you do.  Doesn’t need to be anything elaborate…an orange feather boa, an orange scarf, orange headband, an orange tie for men, orange t-shirt. It’s held in one of the lounges just music, dancing and free Dutch appies passed around. 

[lyndarra]

Would it be too disturbing if someone, or even a bunch of people, wore a life jacket to the party?😁

[SilvertoGold]

I have seen a few wear lifejackets and that was not considered the thing to do. The shops on board now have a large supply of wearable orange items, so you can go as orange as funds allow!

Edited September 9, 2023 by SilvertoGold

[AV8rix]

Also note that, at least on the Pinnacle-class ships, the Orange Party is ***LOUD***!  Just noting this because I don't like loud music and I know that there are others that also don't like it.  You (OP) may be okay with it.

 

But I wear my orange on that evening anyway 😃.

[Hobby3333]

13 minutes ago, AV8rix said:

Also note that, at least on the Pinnacle-class ships, the Orange Party is ***LOUD***!  Just noting this because I don't like loud music and I know that there are others that also don't like it.  You (OP) may be okay with it.

 

But I wear my orange on that evening anyway 😃.

Don’t go to Rolling Stones ….  I loved it.   

[Haljo1935]

Welcome to HAL @tymike!!

[Banditswife]

There were special "orange" cocktails available for purchase.  Music & dancing was the major theme.  Some wore orange, but it wasn't required & the shops sell trinkets that are orange.  An orange headband, t shirt, tie- anything to feel part of the fun.  This party is to celebrate HAL's Dutch heritage. Fun & very informal.

[Mosaic]

I have seen the staff tell some pax that used the life vests to return them to their rooms... It was a good idea though...

[OlsSalt]

Orange Party is a ice-breaker. Sharing fun with other passengers about how they are wearing their Orange.

[SilvertoGold]

27 minutes ago, Mosaic said:

I have seen the staff tell some pax that used the life vests to return them to their rooms... It was a good idea though...

I am glad staff took this attitude.  LIfe vest aren't play things. Nice if pax would take this seriously.

Edited September 9, 2023 by SilvertoGold

[OlsSalt]

Why the color orange is celebrated by the Dutch?

Background on Holland Orange Festivals: https://veritasvisit.nl/en/2021/06/17/orange-festival-in-holland/

[tymike]

Thank you one and all for the warm welcome to HAL and all the fun facts!  Our sailing is also over Halloween but don't know if that's even a 'thing' on HAL.  Makes it easy to find orange 'gear' before the cruise though!   🙂

[Mosaic]

1 hour ago, SilvertoGold said:

I am glad staff took this attitude.  LIfe vest aren't play things. Nice if pax would take this seriously.

I wish I thought of doing it.

[AliceS]

Was on Holland this year on St. Patrick’s Day and there was an Orange Party….there were some of Irish ancestry offended.   Timing?   Oh well

[seacruise9]

Hi,

 

Thanks for the information. I am cruising aboard the Rotterdam in November. I will be sure to pack an orange shirt. 

[Btimmer]

Party City in the US has lots of Orange items.

[sallywallygal]

I'm going to check thrift stores! It's probably something I won't care to wear anywhere else! 😁

[lelo14]

Hello all,

 

I'm on a holiday cruise over New Year's.  Does anyone know if the Orange Party will coincide with a formal/gala night? Or will they be on separate nights?

 

Thanks, Laura

[kazu]

1 hour ago, lelo14 said:

Hello all,

 

I'm on a holiday cruise over New Year's.  Does anyone know if the Orange Party will coincide with a formal/gala night? Or will they be on separate nights?

 

Thanks, Laura

 

A different night than the dressy/gala night.

[Pam in KY]

Are the Orange Parties only on the Pinnacle level ships?

 

[Crew News]

3 minutes ago, Pam in KY said:

Are the Orange Parties only on the Pinnacle level ships?

 

Every ship.