Attire on Pearl

Booked our first cruise in 16 or so years first with NCL for Alaska on the Pearl in September, we are curious about attire. I know they aren't as strict on dress code as some of the other cruise lines are, just curious if people still do the formal thing tux and evening gown. Neither of us have a problem getting dressed up, but don't want to feel out of place either.

Even on the Alaska runs, NCL does a "Norwegian's Night Out" or "Dress Up or Not Night" or whatever it's called these days.

There are a handful of folks in tuxedoes and formal evening gowns. If that's your thing, they by all means, you will not be alone.

That said, most folks are in slacks, nice jeans, button downs, sport coats, blouses, pants, dresses... resort casual type. Jeans, shirt, sweatshirt, jacket are not out of place either.

It's pretty laid back on NCL in Alaska in terms of dress code. If you haven't done so already, head over to NCL.com and check out the FAQ for "What to pack".

Let's look at it from the other side,,,, gentlemen in shorts, polo shirt, and sneakers are accepted in all restaurants except the aft main dining room and Le Bistro restaurant. In the aft MDR an Le Bistro, trousers and a shirt is required. Attire is resort casual at best. Bring your capris and summer blouses for the evenings. Leave the tux and gowns at home. Don't forget your warm winter gear for Glacier day.

On every night, including norwegian night out, you'll see a mix of t-shirts and shorts to suits and dresses. Wear whatever you like but tuxes and gowns will be in the minority. I'd stick with things you can wear all cruise and save the luggage room for the layers you'll want in port.

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As alluded to, it is also a function of luggage capacity. With checked luggage fees charged by the airlines, we skip the formal wardrobe to save space. Nowadays, I only break out the tux for Masonic matters.

Thanks all, saving space in luggage and potential overweight charges sounds like a good plan. Tux will be skipping this trip.