Freestyle Cruising?

[Crew32]

Can someone please tell me... are all Norwgian cruise freestyle? What does this mean other than nonstructured dining?

Thanks

[johnql]

Yes, all NCL cruises are Freestyle.

 

Freestyle covers dress code, dining and disembarkation. With regard to dress, "resort casual" is deemed appropriate every night, including any optional formal night(s). Dining hours are extended from approx. 5:30 to 10. You simply go to whichever dining room you choose at whatever time you choose. There are no fixed dining times as on a traditional cruise. Some of the restaurants require reservations and some also carry a surcharge. On disembarkation, you are allowed to stay in your stateroom until your disembarkation group color is called. On other cruise lines, you usually have to vacate your cabin and wait in a public lounge. NCL's approach is much more relaxing.

 

That's the short answer. If you have any additional questions, feel free to post them.

[niya305]

Can someone please tell me... are all Norwgian cruise freestyle? What does this mean other than nonstructured dining?

Thanks

 

http://www.ncl.com/freestyle/index.htm

[shoreguy]

http://www.ncl.com/freestyle/index.htm

 

The Freguently asked questions listed there look like the top ten questions in this forum :) I guess the women don't have to wear a top :D

 

Q. What is appropriate dinner attire?

A. Almost whatever you want. We don’t require you to wear a tie or other formal attire to dinner. We do request however that guest wear “resort casual” attire to dine in any of our specialty or main restaurants.

 

Q. What exactly is “resort casual” attire?

A. Resort casual is a much more comfortable way to dress for dinner. Basically, it’s slacks or pants and a collared shirt for men and pants, slacks, a dress or skirt for women.

 

Q. Are there any formal nights?

A. Yes, and they are optional. At least once during your cruise, one or more of the restaurants will host a formal dinner. There will be several other dining choices where resort casual attire is appropriate.

 

Q. How do we know where to eat each night?

A. There are no rules as to where you dine or when you dine, so try them all.

 

Q. What time are the dinner seatings?

A. Our restaurants are open from 5:30 pm to midnight, with seating available until 10 pm. You can dine early to late. It’s all up to you. And if you want even more flexibility, room service is available 24 hours a day.

 

Q. Can we still sit at the same table every night?

A. Yes. The Maitre d’ will be pleased to arrange that for you once you are on board. Or you can change your mind and sit at a different table in a different restaurant every night of our cruise.

 

Q. Do I pay extra for all these dining choices?

A. All meals in the main restaurants, Lido Café and 24-hour restaurant are included in your cruise fare. Snacks, room service and on-deck grills are also complimentary. Specialty restaurants have a nominal fee or have à la carte pricing.

 

Q. What’s different about Freestyle Disembarkation?

A. Disembarkation used to be a lot of hurry up and wait. With Freestyle Cruising, you can relax, order room service and enjoy your last morning with us.

 

Q. Is the service any different with Freestyle Cruising?

A. We’ve improved our service to a “best-in-class” service ratio of nearly one crew member per stateroom.