Optional Formal Night?

[teacher2cruiser]

If you opt to not dress formally do you eat in a different area or different dining room?

[CC Help Michell]

If you opt to not dress formally do you eat in a different area or different dining room?

 

Nope, appropriate dress in every dining venue on the NCL/NCLA ships every night (including "dress up if you want to" night) is "resort casual." That includes even jeans in all except one dining room (named in the Freestyle Daily), but not shorts.

 

NCL recently changed its FAQ a little bit, and buried the part about what to wear in "what do I pack?" so I'll quote it:

 

"What Should I Pack?

To give you an idea of what to toss into your suitcase, we've got answers to some of your questions like:

Can I wear something casual to dinner?

 

Do people dress up at night?

 

Can I wear my swimsuit day and night?

 

 

The answer to all the above is "yes" - with Freestyle Cruising, you're pretty much welcome to wear whatever, whenever. Our philosophy is "resort casual" and with the widest range of dining venues, tons of entertainment options and bars & lounges, you'll find there are places for your style all over our ships, day and night.

 

Daytime, it's basically all fine since we know you're probably headed to the pool or out for a fun Shore Excursion. Casual shorts, jeans, tops and sundresses are welcome everywhere. You can even wear your swimsuit to the poolside grill or the buffet.

 

Resort casual dress gets you into every venue at night too. Some people like to add a jacket, or when celebrating a special occasion, get all decked out. This too is welcome everywhere. And if you're tired from a long fun day and just want to wear shorts; our buffet is the place for a casual dinner. Some people prefer nice jeans. They're welcome in many of our restaurants as well, but not in all. It's your vacation on NCL so dress comfortably, and you'll find a venue that suits your style.

 

Since all suitcases are collected the night before we return home, don't forget to bring an overnight bag packed with a change of clothes, prescriptions and need-to-have items. Thanks to Freestyle Disembarkation, you'll have time on your final morning on board for breakfast and some last minute sunbathing or even a workout."

 

You can find it at http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/cruiser/cmsPages.html?pageId=FAQ#whatpack

[Toyz711]

nope, as long as you don't dress in shorts / tank tops(or some restaurants..jeans) you are welcome in any of them. we don't pack suits, ties, dresses or even a skirt...

[ktpc2005]

On the Gem, the Grand Pacific dining room did not allow anything jean related at dinner while Magenta allowed jeans.

 

I wore pants and a polo shirt and I was fine everywhere.