Noordam---SEMI FORMAL

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I believe there are 2 formal nites on the 10 day med ---
Is there 2 or 3 semi-formal nites?
THANKS FRANK

[jhannah]

We just got off a 10-day aboard the Noordam and there were two formal nights, one informal night, one informal/formal optional night, and the rest were casual.

[AlohaPride]

We just got off a 10-day aboard the Noordam and there were two formal nights, one informal night, one informal/formal optional night, and the rest were casual.

Great! So because I'm on an 11 night I have 3 formal nights and who knows how many semi-formals...:rolleyes:

[dakrewser]

They're called informals, not semi-formals, and (at least to some people) that does make a difference in what they wear. For a man (at least in my mind) semi-formal means a suit and tie while informal means a jacket & slacks. :)

The number of informal nights on a cruise can vary from cruise to cruise based on # of at-sea days, times in port, or the whims of the hotel manager. Generally, though, there'll be no more (and usually fewer) informal nights than formal nights.

[Sunshine91]

Great! So because I'm on an 11 night I have 3 formal nights and who knows how many semi-formals...:rolleyes:

Aloha - Right now Noordam is in the Mediterranean doing a very port-intensive itinerary. That may be the reason for fewer formal nights.

Your cruise in December is in the Caribbean, right? I think you'll have 3 formal nights & at least 2 informals. That's what we had on the 10-day inaugural this past February. John & I are doing the 11-day itinerary in January & I'm planning on the same.

Cruise docs will tell you exactly how many of each you will have, but not which nights they will be. Sure wish they did. I like to plan, but then I realize I don't need to overplan, I'm on vacation. :) Why do I need to know before I go if on Tuesday it's formal night?

[AlohaPride]

Aloha - Right now Noordam is in the Mediterranean doing a very port-intensive itinerary. That may be the reason for fewer formal nights.

Your cruise in December is in the Caribbean, right? I think you'll have 3 formal nights & at least 2 informals. That's what we had on the 10-day inaugural this past February. John & I are doing the 11-day itinerary in January & I'm planning on the same.

Cruise docs will tell you exactly how many of each you will have, but not which nights they will be. Sure wish they did. I like to plan, but then I realize I don't need to overplan, I'm on vacation. :) Why do I need to know before I go if on Tuesday it's formal night?

Well, I knew that there would be 3 formal nights as I spoke with Ship's Services (when reserving the Pinnacle Grill). Our formal nights will be the 17th 22nd and 24 or 25 (can't remember the last one) I think it's Christmas.

I just was not aware that we would also have to dress up for a few "informals" too. Ah well, as is the life of being a Cruiser :D

[dakrewser]

Well, I knew that there would be 3 formal nights as I spoke with Ship's Services (when reserving the Pinnacle Grill). Our formal nights will be the 17th 22nd and 24 or 25 (can't remember the last one) I think it's Christmas.

Take that with a grain of salt as the actual number and dates of formal nights (and other dress) won't be finalized until you actually sail...

[momilani]

Just plan your wardrobe accordingly and don't sweat the details.

Usually the formals are either at-sea days or days with relatively early port departures. I've never gone to the trouble of pegging dates, as things are subject to change.

I love playing dress-up and cruises offer such a fabulous opportunity to indulge.

[AirGorilla]

They're called informals, not semi-formals, and (at least to some people) that does make a difference in what they wear. For a man (at least in my mind) semi-formal means a suit and tie while informal means a jacket & slacks. :)

The number of informal nights on a cruise can vary from cruise to cruise based on # of at-sea days, times in port, or the whims of the hotel manager. Generally, though, there'll be no more (and usually fewer) informal nights than formal nights.

Dave, I wish ALL cruise lines would change the term from "informal" to "semi-formal". The word "semi-formal" connotes a higher standard of dress than does "informal."

I believe that many new or under-informed cruisers consider "informal" to be very close to "casual."

[dakrewser]

Dave, I wish ALL cruise lines would change the term from "informal" to "semi-formal". The word "semi-formal" connotes a higher standard of dress than does "informal."

Well, yes - that was my point. Semi-formal means suit&tie for men, which isn't what HAL means by "informal".