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We also prefer the Mexican Riviera to the Western Caribbean. If I were you I would save the $1000. Go to the ports section and you will find there is plenty of stuff to do. Camel rides, whale watching, cliff divers, much more. The only thing I can think of that Western Caribbean has that Mexican Riviera does not is ancient ruins. There is a lot more of that on the Eastern side of Mexico.

Birds, noticed the Rumours album tribute is tonight at Syd Normans. If you like that type of music and have not already did it before it is definitely worth going to. I guess the same band is still performing that was there this past November.

There are reasons NCL has evolved their dress codes to where they are now. You are fighting a losing battle if you hope they will go back to formal or semi formal attire for dining. With NCL's dress code if you wish to show up to dinner in suit and tie you can. If me and my wife want to show up in casual attire we can. If having everyone on board dress formally is that important to you and you are willing to pay for it I am sure there are options that exist or cruises that are available. BTW I am in my mid 60's. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled all over the world and eaten at some of its finest restaurants. You probably won't see me in one of the specialty restaurants or one of the MDR's in a baseball cap and flip flops. I am an avid reader of cruise critic. I really think they offer the best resource to keep up to date with all issues relating to the cruise industry.

Sorry but I am not lugging more luggage than I have to, through the airport, across country. I have a closet full of linen slacks, dress shirts, blazers, dress leather shoes, and ties but I am not bringing them on a cruise.

Thank you for posting this. We are going to be on the Bliss in November. Reluctantly, I will pack a pair of long pants for eating in the Manhattan Room. Our specialty dinners will not be affected as we will be dining at Cagney's, Teppanyakis, and Los Lobos. Nothing against long pants but they take up valuable packing space. This entire thread is full of entertaining but unfortunately conflicting information throughout. I wish it was possible to go to NCL's website and find an up to date dress code depending of course on which ship you will be on.

Were you high enough on the list to make the cut and attend? If so, how was it?

Thank you. We are on the Bliss in November. With the number of platinum latitude members on each cruise and limiting it to 20 spots its sure to be interesting trying to get a spot. I am assuming it is on a sea day. About what time was it scheduled?

What was the procedure for platinum latitude members to participate? Did you get letter in cabin with instructions to participate?