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I'm going on the HAL, Alaskan cruise 2 June. Solo traveller on my first cruise, celebrating my 50th. Hoping to make friends so I don't spend it alone. Anyone else going?

If you google 'docker pants' and look at images I think they mean every type of casual pants except jeans. We would call them Chinos or slacks. What would you call them in UK?

I think we would just call them chinos, or maybe khakis? I'm so looking forward to this trip.

Just got back from Alaska this past weekend. I took a sport jacket and tie and felt way overdressed on the first night. Pants/jacket were both black so it looked like a black suit. Most men in the area around us were just in long sleeves and slacks with a few others in sport jackets as well. On the second Gala night, I kept the jacket on but didn't wear a tie & had on lighter-colored pants. I saw no more than a handful of tuxedos around the ship on either night. And 1 of those looked like a theatrical costume (ridiculous lapel & very old style).

 

There was a larger range of attire on the women. Saw a smattering of gowns but most were not that formal. Lots of cocktail dresses. Even more "dressy" tops matched with skirts or pants. Everyone looked nice.

 

I had a great vantage point on both nights. Table on an aisle facing the door on the first night, so anyone entering one side of the anytime dining section walked past our table for the hour or so we were there. On the second, I was seated in the set dining time level about 15 minutes before everyone else arrived (not sure why they were putting anytime diners in the set dining time section, but they did). So that means I got to see the parade of practically everyone coming in for the late set dining time. I was only paying attention because I like to see how people interpret the various dress codes, but it didn't change the taste of the food.

 

I only dined in the main dining room on the two Gala nights and went to specialty restaurants the rest of the time. Dress around the ship tended towards the casual.

Thank you for this, it was very helpful. The rest of the thread has been interesting, to say the least. I'm interested to find out what 'docker pants' are!

Take it! You will look and feel great. Especially if you are doing a sailing in Europe. The passengers tend to be a bit more dressy over there. Don't pay too much attention to what people say on CC. Most cruisers don't even read this board.

I'm actually doing an Alaskan cruise and getting very mixed opinions on the dress code for the Gala night. I think my rule of thumb will be that I always dress smartly when going out to dinner or in the evenings when on holiday elsewhere so I will do the same on the cruise.

If that is what you were planning to do take it. Much depends on where you are going. I am going to Alaska and it sounds as if not as many people dress up real fancy. Go for it. Even where I live, casual Maui, we see all types in fine dining places. Some dress really fancy, and others look like they just came off of the beach. Lol

That's the cruise I'm doing. 2 June from Seattle. I will be celebrating my 50th during the cruise. First cruise, first time out of Europe and travelling alone! I'm hoping that I will meet lots of people and enjoy the Gala night!

This is my first cruise and I was really looking forward to gala night, I even bought a new long evening dress for it. Now I'm wondering if it is even worth packing it!

Golden Princess June 9th Alaska Inside Passage Southbound to Vancouver. Michael 47 single going alone.Any ladies crusing with me?

 

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What a shame, I'm on HAL Eurodam the week before to celebrate my 50th. First cruise and first time travelling out of Europe!

I'm going on my first cruise and am a single traveller. Sailing on HAL Eurodam 2 June, Alaskan cruise. Really hoping I meet some people as I'm celebrating my 50th whilst on the cruise.

Single female sailing on HAL Eurodam June 2, 2018, Alaskan cruise to celebrate my 50th!