Pilotwoman1 Posted July 23, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Does Norwegian have any formal nights? I can't remember from last year. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambs2 Posted July 23, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Depending on the length of your cruise there are one or two "Dress Up Or Not Nights" on each NCL cruise. You will see the gamut of dress, from very casual to evening gowns and tuxes, although there are less and less folks dressing fully formal on NCL anymore. Our first NCL cruise in 2006 was on the Pride of America in the Hawaiian Islands and there were several couples fully decked out in tuxes and gowns in the main dining room on lobster night, whereas I was wearing a flower print long sundress and DH his best Aloha shirt and a pair of dockers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted July 23, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2009 This is something that has lost all meaning. Interestingly, the optional formal night is also the lobster night on the Pearl and there were a number of people wearing jeans in the designated dress up restaurant, The Summer Palace. Obviously, they turned no one away. I personally did not see one tux or formal gown on the cruise and felt sorry for anyone who did decide to dress up. Also, it was the day of the WORST dressing in the main dining room because they wanted the lobster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted July 23, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 23, 2009 NCL is now advocating jeans and shorts in the dinning venues-- you can have a lobster roll and dress like you were at McDonalds on the east coast. Paying mucho dollars for a cruise for a vacation does not make me want a McDonalds experience. BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted July 23, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 23, 2009 It clearly states in the Freestyle Daily that the Summer Palace says no jeans, shorts or tank tops after 5PM. all the other restaurants are okay with jeans. So, while they have that policy, they do not enforce it, even on the one dress up night. People have every other restaurant for freestyle dress and can't honor the one night, one restaurant more formal dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted July 23, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 23, 2009 Formal portraits may be the only incentive that some may have to dress up on certain NCL nights. I also miss the time in which more folks decided to go formal. Now, we usually reserve a table for two in main dining when we dress up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STARFISH*4 Posted July 23, 2009 #7 Share Posted July 23, 2009 on the 6 night canada/new england on the Spirit there were 2 i believe...it was last sept and i am already forgetting:(mexican riviera on the Star last dec there were 2...i found people were dressing up a bit more cos it was near the holidays-found that before with another dec cruise but also like LAMBs2 said all types of dress you will see...i even remember shorts on the spirit main dining room on one of the formal nights but then i remember last dec on the star someone ahead of us was turned away in the Versaies(sp) star's main dining but then another night it was allowed so its hard to tell what will be "allowed":rolleyes:... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sottovoce Posted July 23, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 23, 2009 NCL is now advocating jeans and shorts in the dinning venues-- you can have a lobster roll and dress like you were at McDonalds on the east coast. Paying mucho dollars for a cruise for a vacation does not make me want a McDonalds experience. "Paying mucho dollars for a cruise for a vacation does not make me want" to cruise with someone who makes pejorative statements like the one above. Also, learn the difference between "dinning"--a non-word--and "dining" before casting stones at others about what they wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted July 23, 2009 #9 Share Posted July 23, 2009 "Paying mucho dollars for a cruise for a vacation does not make me want" to cruise with someone who makes pejorative statements like the one above. Also, learn the difference between "dinning"--a non-word--and "dining" before casting stones at others about what they wear. thanks for correcting my typo--everyone needs someone like you-- A McDonlads type atmosphere may be ok with you on a cruise but not me-I find my statement to be what I think-- I do not care if you like or dislike it. BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben55124 Posted July 23, 2009 #10 Share Posted July 23, 2009 uh-ohhh looks like this is going to become a flame thread about people who care vs don't care about what other cruisers wear. NCL could settle this by issuing uniforms for MDR dining. Tuxedo t-shirts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted July 23, 2009 #11 Share Posted July 23, 2009 First, I would like to say that I am asking this purely out of curiosity and in no way intend to suggest that everyone is not entitled to feel as they do. I would just like to broaden my understanding a little. Second, I want to explain my point of view and what I don't understand, in hopes that those who feel this way will be more able to explain things to me. I enjoy dressing for dinner. I love dressing up in general, and I take every opportunity to do so. I enjoy being at events and parties where those around me are as dressed up as I am. That being said, unless those events involve spending a fair amount of time standing or sitting on 'open' furniture, I can't SEE what anyone else is wearing - especially from the waist down. Once someone has walked past me in a dining room - a matter of about 30 seconds (assuming I even look at them) - their attire is pretty much 'out of sight out of mind', because they sit down and hide most of it under a table and tablecloth (though I do admit that on occasion I have had conversations with my companion(s) about someone's inappropriate attire). Add to that my focus on my dining companions and my meal, and honestly, people could be in rags around me and I doubt I would notice. (Please don't get that statement wrong either; I do not advocate wearing rags - or anything else not allowed by the dress code - in any dining room) I was raised with an emphasis on learning proper manners and etiquette, so I do understand the concept of a 'formal dining room' and feeling like a cruise ship dining room should be one. However, I have also found throughout most of my life that I am in a minority in enjoying dressing up, so I have not been the least bit surprised in the trend towards more casual dress in many environments. Personally, I think that when attending a live theatre event people should dress up; some do and some don't, but aside from maybe seeing someone when they come in or during intermission, their attire is completely out of my thoughts, so whether I think it's acceptable or not, it just doesn't bother me. So... my question is... why does it bother you so much when others wear jeans (which are allowed) in a dining room? Do you spend a lot of time scoping out what people are wearing around you? Once the people are past you and sitting with much of what they're wearing hidden from view by their table or other patrons, does it still bother you? If so, why? Please note, I am not asking about disagreeing with the dress code itself. That I can understand, as I noted above. What I am trying to understand is why a total stranger (who is complying with the dress code) sitting across the room almost entirely hidden from view causes some people to be agitated - to the extent where some have difficulty enjoying their meals (from the sound of it). I hope I've been clear in what I'm asking, as well as my intent, which is simply to understand a point of view different from my own. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted July 24, 2009 #12 Share Posted July 24, 2009 We will be cruising in a couple of weeks and was wondering if Majesty (to Bermuda) has formal night and also formal pictures taken as other cruiselines do? :confused: If so which night? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markanddonna Posted July 24, 2009 #13 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm not bothered by nice jeans in a dining room in the evening unless there are written and posted dress standards. The Pearl said "No jeans , no shorts and no tank tops" after 5. They didn't enforce that even on optional dress up night. This was more the fault of the NCL staff who did not turned ripped jeans away on dress up night. I think nice, dark washed jeans are superior to many types of pants that might be on the okay list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbear2762 Posted July 24, 2009 #14 Share Posted July 24, 2009 First, I would like to say that I am asking this purely out of curiosity and in no way intend to suggest that everyone is not entitled to feel as they do. I would just like to broaden my understanding a little. Second, I want to explain my point of view and what I don't understand, in hopes that those who feel this way will be more able to explain things to me. I enjoy dressing for dinner. I love dressing up in general, and I take every opportunity to do so. I enjoy being at events and parties where those around me are as dressed up as I am. That being said, unless those events involve spending a fair amount of time standing or sitting on 'open' furniture, I can't SEE what anyone else is wearing - especially from the waist down. Once someone has walked past me in a dining room - a matter of about 30 seconds (assuming I even look at them) - their attire is pretty much 'out of sight out of mind', because they sit down and hide most of it under a table and tablecloth (though I do admit that on occasion I have had conversations with my companion(s) about someone's inappropriate attire). Add to that my focus on my dining companions and my meal, and honestly, people could be in rags around me and I doubt I would notice. (Please don't get that statement wrong either; I do not advocate wearing rags - or anything else not allowed by the dress code - in any dining room) I was raised with an emphasis on learning proper manners and etiquette, so I do understand the concept of a 'formal dining room' and feeling like a cruise ship dining room should be one. However, I have also found throughout most of my life that I am in a minority in enjoying dressing up, so I have not been the least bit surprised in the trend towards more casual dress in many environments. Personally, I think that when attending a live theatre event people should dress up; some do and some don't, but aside from maybe seeing someone when they come in or during intermission, their attire is completely out of my thoughts, so whether I think it's acceptable or not, it just doesn't bother me. So... my question is... why does it bother you so much when others wear jeans (which are allowed) in a dining room? Do you spend a lot of time scoping out what people are wearing around you? Once the people are past you and sitting with much of what they're wearing hidden from view by their table or other patrons, does it still bother you? If so, why? Please note, I am not asking about disagreeing with the dress code itself. That I can understand, as I noted above. What I am trying to understand is why a total stranger (who is complying with the dress code) sitting across the room almost entirely hidden from view causes some people to be agitated - to the extent where some have difficulty enjoying their meals (from the sound of it). I hope I've been clear in what I'm asking, as well as my intent, which is simply to understand a point of view different from my own. :) I personally feel it is disrespectful to the cruise lines who made the rules and to those who have conformed to the rules. People in general have a lack of respect for anyone other than the high and mighty self. Enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted July 24, 2009 #15 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I'm not bothered by nice jeans in a dining room in the evening unless there are written and posted dress standards. The Pearl said "No jeans , no shorts and no tank tops" after 5. They didn't enforce that even on optional dress up night. This was more the fault of the NCL staff who did not turned ripped jeans away on dress up night. I think nice, dark washed jeans are superior to many types of pants that might be on the okay list. Every time a thread pops up with any reference at all to the dress codes, the jeans debate soon becomes part of it. There are always a few who express the feeling that seeing other patrons wearing jeans in the dining room 'spoils' their dining experience. I just don't understand why they are so affected - especially when you generally only see most of the other patrons for a brief moment before they're out of sight. Unfortunately while some might speculate, there are only those select few that can actually give me some insight... I hope at least one will. :) The non-enforcement of rules is an entirely different issue, and one I have no problem understanding. I believe very strongly that rules should be enforced, and I'm generally a rule follower, though I do admit I've been guilty of speeding more than once. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted July 24, 2009 #16 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I personally feel it is disrespectful to the cruise lines who made the rules and to those who have conformed to the rules. People in general have a lack of respect for anyone other than the high and mighty self. Enough said. Again, my question has nothing to do with breaking the rules. It's directed specifically at those who have stated that seeing people in the dining room wearing jeans (not against the rules) 'spoils' their experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Haynes Posted July 24, 2009 #17 Share Posted July 24, 2009 To be more inclusive to attract more passengers, it seems many of the cruise lines have gave up the ghost as far as being country club snobbish with formal dress codes. NCL has embraced resort casual wear, although there are always those who define resort casual too casually. And there are those who are country club snobs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieEvan Posted July 24, 2009 #18 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Again, my question has nothing to do with breaking the rules. It's directed specifically at those who have stated that seeing people in the dining room wearing jeans (not against the rules) 'spoils' their experience. I think there is just a certain, special atmosphere when everyone is dressed up. Am I gonna look like a total idiot when I'm on the Majesty in a couple weeks in my big fluffy ball gown? :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjtt Posted July 24, 2009 #19 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I think there is just a certain, special atmosphere when everyone is dressed up. Am I gonna look like a total idiot when I'm on the Majesty in a couple weeks in my big fluffy ball gown? :( We both might be dressed to formal!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollywood34711 Posted July 24, 2009 #20 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Tuxedo t-shirts? Nope, cause then some joker would try and bend that rule, and come wearing the "Fake Bikini T-Shirt" cover-up. No one wants that at dinner. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted July 24, 2009 #21 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I do understand the concept of a 'formal dining room' and feeling like a cruise ship dining room should be one. Ahh, but not everyone shares the view that a cruise ship dining room should be a formal venue. When I ate in the dining room of the Royal Palace (Zamek) in Warsaw, I wore a suit. THAT was formal, and the gilding on the walls was real, not faux. Personally, I think that when attending a live theatre event people should dress up Again, this depends on the frequency with which you attend live theatre. If you do it once a year, then it's an event FOR YOU. For those who have seasons tickets and attend regularly, it's just a Friday night out...and not necessarily deserving of dressing up. I hope I've been clear in what I'm asking, as well as my intent, which is simply to understand a point of view different from my own. :) You were clear. I personally feel it is disrespectful to the cruise lines who made the rules and to those who have conformed to the rules. People in general have a lack of respect for anyone other than the high and mighty self. Enough said. Enough said? Since when does a paying passenger have to "respect" a business? Do you respect the Coca-Cola Company? If they issued a press release saying from now on, anyone who drinks a Coke must be wearing 1 sock and 1 glove, would you respect their dress code? After all, they made the rules. I think there is just a certain, special atmosphere when everyone is dressed up. And I don't. Am I gonna look like a total idiot when I'm on the Majesty in a couple weeks in my big fluffy ball gown? :( Depends. Are you a man? :D......and even then.....not at all. People who dress up don't look any more idiotic than people who wear Dockers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted July 24, 2009 #22 Share Posted July 24, 2009 "Paying mucho dollars for a cruise for a vacation does not make me want" to cruise with someone who makes pejorative statements like the one above. Also, learn the difference between "dinning"--a non-word--and "dining" before casting stones at others about what they wear. What's wrong with McLobster? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaDead Posted July 24, 2009 #23 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Personally, I don't really care what anyone else is wearing. I don't even notice unless its something really outlandish. I would wear a pair of black denim jeans with a really nice top to the MDR but not blue jeans. To me black jeans are a little more "dressier" than blue jeans. I guess where you live also dictates what you feel is appropriate to wear. Here in Hawaii, the only people who wear suits to a really nice restaurant or even a wedding are visitors most of the time. But on our cruises during "dress up or not night", my husband does wear a suit, and I would wear a formal dress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianTwosome Posted July 24, 2009 #24 Share Posted July 24, 2009 Originally Posted by CanadianTwosome I do understand the concept of a 'formal dining room' and feeling like a cruise ship dining room should be one. Ahh, but not everyone shares the view that a cruise ship dining room should be a formal venue. When I ate in the dining room of the Royal Palace (Zamek) in Warsaw, I wore a suit. THAT was formal, and the gilding on the walls was real, not faux. Personally, I think that when attending a live theatre event people should dress up Again, this depends on the frequency with which you attend live theatre. If you do it once a year, then it's an event FOR YOU. For those who have seasons tickets and attend regularly, it's just a Friday night out...and not necessarily deserving of dressing up. I hope I've been clear in what I'm asking, as well as my intent, which is simply to understand a point of view different from my own. You were clear. Enough said? Since when does a paying passenger have to "respect" a business? Do you respect the Coca-Cola Company? If they issued a press release saying from now on, anyone who drinks a Coke must be wearing 1 sock and 1 glove, would you respect their dress code? After all, they made the rules. Depends. Are you a man? :D......and even then.....not at all. People who dress up don't look any more idiotic than people who wear Dockers :) Yeah... I said I understood the feeling, not that I felt that way. No need to explain that bit to me. :) You must have missed the part where I said I took EVERY opportunity to dress up. If I had a live theatre event to attend every Friday night, I would dress up every time. :) That's a point I've made many times, though - some people (like me) enjoy dressing up and some don't. Many people cruise NCL specifically for the freedom of not having to dress up if they don't want to - and I don't think they should be expected to. It's their vacation; as long as they're complying with the stated dress code, they should dress in what is comfortable for them. This is still a completely different discussion than what I've been asking... it's too bad nobody who feels the way I'm curious about has answered yet... To JamieEvan: I wear a formal gown to one 'dress up or not' night and a cocktail dress to the second (assuming there are two). I have never felt overdressed, nor will I ever. Some choose the 'or not' and I choose the 'dress up'. I own formals and they rarely see the light of day, so I'll be damned if I'm not going to pull them out whenever I can!! Until the day when gowns are banned from cruises, I'll be packing mine and wearing them happily! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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