Hello all

[southernshug]

Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help!

[FRANKIEDNYC]

He's good to go with his plan

[southernshug]

Thank u so much

[Bookited]

what are nice jeans?

[southernshug]

2 minutes ago, Bookited said:

what are nice jeans?

Well I drew the line at calling them "dress" jeans, lol but to me they are a darker wash, no holes or tears (which I know are popular nowadays)

[Crew News]

You can turn in laundry both morning and evening which means you can pack less clothing and have more room to return souvenirs. 

[DaveOKC]

Be sure to check if your ship will have a welcome aboard cocktail party for the Neptune passengers.  Usually held around 7-8 PM the first night (so that people in either dinner seatings can attend).  

 

Also, the Neptune staff in the Neptune lounge are able to handle just about anything you need - dining and excursion reservations, cabin problems, billing issues, airline boarding passes printed off, schedules, etc.

 

As to the slacks, I would take one pair for the two Gala nights as you planned (use the free laundry service).  Jeans and fine for the other evenings.  No shorts as I recall.

 

[quack2]

I refuse to dress up for formal night on Alaska cruises.  It's just not Alaskan.

 

[southernshug]

Thank u all for ur responses! Like everyone else, I am really excited about this trip! We are due for some good for a change! 🙂

[puppycanducruise]

I hope you have a wonderful cruise.

Please tell us all about it when you return.

[Charlies Aunt]

Please do come back and tell us. It has been so long and normally when your not cruising you can at least vicariously through someone else. 

 

Have a fabulous time. 

[The-Inside-Cabin]

On 7/1/2021 at 3:06 PM, southernshug said:

Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help!

On 7/1/2021 at 3:06 PM, southernshug said:

Sept 2021 will be our 1st HAL cruise and we will be heading to Alaska. We have reserved a neptune suite, so my understanding is we can get laundry done, correct? Also, is hubby allowed to wear nice jeans and a polo shirt for dinner in the main dining room or does he need to wear slacks? He will be wearing slacks for the formal night but will probably only take 1 pair and wear twice. We don't want to offend anyone and we certainly don't want to do anything wrong! 🙂 Thank u all for ur help!

Here is the best resource for HAL

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/faq.html

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL HAL DRESS CODE

• Most evenings smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool/beachwear, distressed jeans and men’s tank tops are best left to the daytime and are not permitted in fine dining restaurants.
• Gala Nights evoke the grand traditions of cruising as guests dress to impress for special events on board, including our five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirts and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants.

 

Q: Why the change from “Formal” To “Gala” night?

A: To many, the “Formal” term was misleading as it implies a specific type of dress (black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a requirement. “Gala” still implies festive or dressy without misleading guests to bring attire the majority of guests don’t wear.

Q: What about ladies’ gala attire?

A: Dressy attire is appropriate. Dresses, skirts, and slacks are all acceptable.

Q: Are a jacket and tie required for men?

A: Jacket and tie is the preferred attire in all fine dining restaurants on Gala Nights, though it is not required. Guests without a jacket and tie were allowed in the fine dining restaurants before the new wording so this is not a policy change.

Q: Are jeans allowed?

A: Jeans without holes, tears or embroidery are welcome on most evenings in all restaurants, but on Gala Nights jeans are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants.

Q: Can I wear shorts in the main dining room?

A: Not at dinner. The dining room is considered a fine dining restaurant and shorts are not permitted.

Q: Is the dress code the same on Grand Voyages?

A: Yes. The policy applies to all Holland America Line voyages.

[southernshug]

2 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Here is the best resource for HAL

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/faq.html

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL HAL DRESS CODE

• Most evenings smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool/beachwear, distressed jeans and men’s tank tops are best left to the daytime and are not permitted in fine dining restaurants.
• Gala Nights evoke the grand traditions of cruising as guests dress to impress for special events on board, including our five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirts and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants.

 

Q: Why the change from “Formal” To “Gala” night?

A: To many, the “Formal” term was misleading as it implies a specific type of dress (black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a requirement. “Gala” still implies festive or dressy without misleading guests to bring attire the majority of guests don’t wear.

Q: What about ladies’ gala attire?

A: Dressy attire is appropriate. Dresses, skirts, and slacks are all acceptable.

Q: Are a jacket and tie required for men?

A: Jacket and tie is the preferred attire in all fine dining restaurants on Gala Nights, though it is not required. Guests without a jacket and tie were allowed in the fine dining restaurants before the new wording so this is not a policy change.

Q: Are jeans allowed?

A: Jeans without holes, tears or embroidery are welcome on most evenings in all restaurants, but on Gala Nights jeans are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants.

Q: Can I wear shorts in the main dining room?

A: Not at dinner. The dining room is considered a fine dining restaurant and shorts are not permitted.

Q: Is the dress code the same on Grand Voyages?

A: Yes. The policy applies to all Holland America Line voyages.

Thank you so much!!!! This is just what I needed! 🙂