MOONMOUNTAIN Posted April 13, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 13, 2004 We are sailing on the Norwegian Spirit 5/15/04 to Alaska and was reading our documents = they mentioned that dress is casual wear in most of the dining rooms excluding formal night. Just how casual can you go, my husband is not a docker type person and does have some very nice jeans - are these acceptable. I realize that shorts/tank tops are not acceptable and that is fine since we won't be taking any of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 13, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 13, 2004 well if you were to ask the Fabulous 5 (from Queer Eye for the Straight Guy)...i am sure jeans would be acceptable, PROVIDED that they are dark denim...the darker the more "classy" and stylish...as they would say. i am not a supporter of jeans during dinner, but if you can't get your hubby away from wearing them try to get him to wear darker jeans (i.e. black, brown, dark denim), then add a nice shirt on top of that. i'd probably go with a nice pair of dress boots (not cowboy boots) for the jeans...definitely black...or whatever matches his belt. hope that helps. WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 13, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've never completely understood why jeans are singled out on most cruise ships, but they are. I am not a jeans wearer, so it doesn't really matter to me. But you should keep in mind that jeans are "officially" not allowed in the dining rooms at night. That includes darker shades of denim. I've read reports on CC of pax being refused admittance; on the other hand, I've read numerous reports of pax not having any problems with darker denim (or even regular jeans, for that matter). Clearly, the enforcement of the policy varies depending on who's manning the doors. NCL's literature states that "resort casual" is deemed appropriate, not just "casual". Other than the ban on t-shirts, jeans and shorts (at night), it's up to the cruiser to interpret the term. To me, "resort casual" means you would fit in at a country club or similar setting. For men, it means a collared shirt (polo, sport or dress) and Dockers-type pants or dress pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted April 13, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I have been led to believe jeans are never acceptable in the dining room for dinner. On our SKY cruise we found most people to be in "resort casual" -- dockers & golf shirts for the men. The NCL web site says "resort casual" is as dressy as you will ever have to get for dinner. Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaO Posted April 13, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 13, 2004 I've seen lots of people in jeans in the dining rooms... especially on the Alaska cruises.... I've never known anyone to be denied dining because they had on jeans. There are so many dining venues on the ships your husband should have no problem in any of the dining rooms wearing jeans... Enjoy your cruise! Sovereign 10/95, Eastern Fantasy 4/96, Nassau Amsterdam Canals, Netherlands, 7/96 Dolphin IV 12/96, Nassau Ocean Breaze 12/97, Western Dawn Princess 9/98, Alaska Granduer 10/00, Southern Sovereign 12/00, Nassau Radiance 4/01 Fascination 8/01, Nassau Radiance 9/01, Alaska Summit, 9/01 Sovereign 11/01, Nassau Pride 1/02, Nassau Rhapsody 1/02, Western NCL Star 6/02, Hawaii Brilliance 9/02, Transatlantic NCL Majesty 11/02, Nassau Navigator, 1/03, Eastern Sovereign, 2/03, Nassau Sovereign, 5/8/03, Nassau Sovereign, 5/15/03, Nassau Serenade, 8/03, Maiden Voyage-Transatlantic Sovereign, 8/31/03, Nassau Mariner, 11/16/03, Inaugural Eastern Sovereign, 12/03, Nassau Sovereign, 3/04, Nassau Jewel, 6/04, Baltic Jewel, 9/04, Europe & Transatlantic NCL Star, 11/04, Mexican Pacific Coast Sovereign, 1/05, Nassau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 13, 2004 #6 Share Posted April 13, 2004 well, MOONMOUNTAIN... looks like most people are encouraging your hubby to wear slacks. and i am sorry to say i'd have to agree. (i was trying to work around the situation...though i still think dark colored jeans should be ok, PROVIDED you match it well with a nice shirt or even a sport jacket...that should avoiwe're talking formal dining. that in itself should be a treat because i am sure a good portion of us have dinner in our boxers or pjs, while sitting in front of the tv on many nights. jeans are typically "work pants". that's what they were orginally intended. i think your hubby would really be comfortable in a golf shirt and a pair of Dockers. seriously, Dockers are closer in weight to denim, as opposed to wool dress slacks. and if he walks tall like he's the captain's brother, then i think you'll have no problem in the dining rooms. image is key! happy sailing! WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 13, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 13, 2004 <BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>that should avoiwe're talking formal dining. <HR></BLOCKQUOTE> the darn phone rang as i was typing this part... should read: that should avoid acts by the dress code police. but then again, we're talking formal dining. WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted April 13, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 13, 2004 You may see Jeans in the dining room afer pm but they really are not allowed. Rather than take a chance of be asked to leave and embarrassing everyone stick with dockers or something similar and a nice sport shirt or golf shirt.(not the gals) they would look pretty silly in Dockers and golf shirts.LOL NMNita Commodore 1984, Costa 1985, RCL 1987, Chandris 1989, NCL 1989, Commodore, 1991, NCL 1997, Carnival 1997, Carnival 1998,NCL 1998, NCL 1999, RCL 2000, RCL 2000, NCL 2002,NCL 2003, Celebrity 2003, NCL 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 13, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2004 now hold on newmexicoNita, would the girls have the shirts buttoned or twisted in a knot on the bottom? and would the dockers be hip huggers, capris, or the waistband rolled over once or twice... now that would be sexy. WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted April 13, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 13, 2004 For me, non of the above! I wouldn't want to start a laughing contest during dinner: for my cute grandaughters who knows, but certainly not golf shirts: the dockers as in brand I guess so; shirts tied up at the waist if they could get by grandma that would work. NMNita Commodore 1984, Costa 1985, RCL 1987, Chandris 1989, NCL 1989, Commodore, 1991, NCL 1997, Carnival 1997, Carnival 1998,NCL 1998, NCL 1999, RCL 2000, RCL 2000, NCL 2002,NCL 2003, Celebrity 2003, NCL 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 13, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 13, 2004 newmexicoNita, i'm a single, available guy. and i'm quite nice too. take home to momma type (when i'm not antagonizing CC posters.) WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish1c Posted April 14, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 14, 2004 NmNita- I'm cringing as I write this . . . ZoneHPH is a fellow Nittany Lion -- even though I've never met him ---- to a limited extent I'll vouch for his integrity. I know he undertstands the word "no". All good Penn State boys have that concept drilled into their brains. Fortunately, it does not deter them from trying. As for fashion, somehow, I think your granddaughters will be stunning no matter where they go or how they are actually clad. In the long run, you're probably better off w/ ZoneHPH chasing them b/c you know a couple of important things: 1. He's well educated. 2. He has a GREAT sense of humor! 3. He can afford to cruise! This at minimum means that he shouldn't object too loudly if his granmother-in-law comes along as long as her cabin is on the opposite end of the ship from his. 4. Your great grandkids will become legacies at the BEST university in the galaxy! Trish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoneHPH Posted April 14, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 14, 2004 OH MY, TRISH1C! what ever did i do to deserve such a stunning testimonial? thank you so much. very cute with the "no". but you are correct...our next line will be "i'll find my way to get around that." or "i'll wear her down." - hahahahhaha - Sounds like a bad night of "fishing" at the 'skellar. trish1c, feel free to email me at zonehph@psualum.com maybe we can set up tailgating opportunities this year. WE ARE...PENN STATE! Biology '94 http://photos.yahoo.com/zonehph2002 click on NORWEGIAN WIND 20040327 (03/27/2004 sailing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJP Posted April 15, 2004 #14 Share Posted April 15, 2004 My husband had jeans on when we left port the first day and when we went to the dining room, the maitre'd wasn't going to let him in. However, he relented and said it was okay the first night out since not everyone's luggage had probably been delivered to their stateroom. My husband always dresses appropriately for dinner, even a tux for formal nights, but just didn't feel like going back to the cabin to change (our luggage had arrived hours earlier). So, it's probably okay the first night out and your husband could claim your luggage hadn't arrived yet so he could change, but I think he would be better off with the dockers for the rest of the cruise. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOONMOUNTAIN Posted April 15, 2004 Author #15 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Thank you for all your responses - my husband went yesterday and got a nice pair of dockers to take. He didn't want to have to eat alone while the rest of us enjoyed the dining options. It is getting so near the excitment is building this is our first Alaska Cruise and all the pictures are so beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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