Formal nights on NCL Pride of Aloha

[alinicus]

Wondering if anyone knows how many "formal" nights there are on the 11-day Hawaii/Fanning Island Cruise. I'm assuming 1, but if there are more, we would like to probably dress appropriately for those, as well. We're leaving on the 12th, so our packing has begun! Thanks!

[DAGVBSB]

Wondering if anyone knows how many "formal" nights there are on the 11-day Hawaii/Fanning Island Cruise. I'm assuming 1, but if there are more, we would like to probably dress appropriately for those, as well. We're leaving on the 12th, so our packing has begun! Thanks!

 

First, all formal nights on all NCL ships are optional in all dining venues. On Hawaiian cruises you will find about 1/3 dressed up (ranging from suits to shirt/tie), 1/3 will be in resort casual (polo shirts, kahkis, sneakers) and the rest will be in Hawaiian attire. Quite a mixture that you don't get on the other NCL ships.

 

They are now called "dress up or not" nights, but used to be called "Optional Formal."

 

When we did a 12 day on the POA in 2004, there were two "optional formal" nights.

[mbisson]

Good Question!

 

Good Answer!

 

Thank you both!

[dmfloghouse]

Hope you have a wonderful cruise! I was hoping you might do a review of your cruise when you return as we are doing the same itinery on Feb 23. I would appreciate any info on the good and the bad. Thanks.

[coffeebean]

Our first cruise was on NCL Star, Hawaiian itinerary about seven years ago. The experience was wonderful, no American crew at that time, and got DH and I hooked on cruising.

 

The first formal night, DH and I were seated next to the Captain's table in one of the main dining rooms. The table was set but the party didn't arrive until about half an hour after DH and I were seated. When the Captain and his party all entered the dining room together, I was surprised to see what they were wearing. All the men had on Hawaiin print shirts and the women were also in casual Hawiian attire. All I could say was, "WOW, this is my kind of cruising."

[lynnemac]

And remember that proper Hawaiiian attire is considered formal in the islands.

 

Mac:) :) :)

[alinicus]

And remember that proper Hawaiiian attire is considered formal in the islands.

 

Mac:) :) :)

 

Good point! Thanks to all for the feedback and yes, I will do a review when we return!:)

 

Aloha!

[mbisson]

And remember that proper Hawaiiian attire is considered formal in the islands.

 

Mac:) :) :)

 

Maybe I'll buy myself a grass skirt & coconut bra :eek: ;)

[DAGVBSB]

Maybe I'll buy myself a grass skirt & coconut bra :eek: ;)

 

Is your nickname "Honeybun?"

[mbisson]

Is your nickname "Honeybun?"

 

Nope, but I really like South Pacific!!!

[lynnemac]

And remember, there ain't nothin' like a dame!!!

 

Mac:) :) :)