Retirement Traveler Posted August 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Can someone please give me some idea of what is considered appropriate dinner attire for the formal nights on the Koningsdam? We will be traveling an additional 11 days outside of the 10 day Rome to Rome cruise and are trying to minimize our luggage. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 12, 2018 CLOTHING 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 a five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirt and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants . For ladies, dressy attire is appropriate, dresses skirts and slacks are all acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 12, 2018 HAL's dress code is very easy for people who don't want to pack all the jackets and fancy clothes. People are dressing the same for Gala nights as smart casual nights. Enjoy your cruise and land vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MajMom96 Posted August 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Can someone please give me some idea of what is considered appropriate dinner attire for the formal nights on the Koningsdam? We will be traveling an additional 11 days outside of the 10 day Rome to Rome cruise and are trying to minimize our luggage. Thanks! Read the pamphlet on line entitled “Know Before You Go”. It explains everything in there and you should be able to decide for yourself what is appropriate for you. No need to stir up another dress code controversy on CC. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted August 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Read the pamphlet on line entitled “Know Before You Go”. It explains everything in there and you should be able to decide for yourself what is appropriate for you. No need to stir up another dress code controversy on CC. Sent from my iPad using Forums My bad. That's the cut and paste in post 2, but I forgot the attribution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted August 12, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Here is the 2018 Know Before You Go, page 8 is the best resource for any HAL cruise clothing related question. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare VMax1700 Posted August 12, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I am doing a 10 day Rome to Rome and will be taking a light blazer/jacket to wear over an open neck shirt. I will also have a tie to wear with a regular shirt (no jacket) on second night This is what I have worn on pervious Koningsdam Med cruises and fits in with HAL's dress code. (It also fits into my 20kg weight limit on airline!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted August 12, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 12, 2018 And this is not a flame, but just a gentle suggestion to help you to better utilize the features of the CC forum...since I see you're new here. Learn to use the search function. Almost any question you can come up with has probably already been addressed on this forum. I've been here 8 years and still use the search function extensively. Disclaimer for pedants, trolls and the like: Please note that I have underlined the words "almost" and "probably" in the preceding paragraph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retirement Traveler Posted August 12, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted August 12, 2018 And this is not a flame, but just a gentle suggestion to help you to better utilize the features of the CC forum...since I see you're new here.Learn to use the search function. Almost any question you can come up with has probably already been addressed on this forum. I've been here 8 years and still use the search function extensively. Disclaimer for pedants, trolls and the like: Please note that I have underlined the words "almost" and "probably" in the preceding paragraph. So sorry! I'm new to the website and haven't quite figured it out. Surely didn't mean to cause any controversy over dress code. We've traveled to Europe on multiple occasions and know that anything goes. However, this is only our second cruise so just not sure what to expect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retirement Traveler Posted August 12, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted August 12, 2018 CLOTHING 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 a five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirt and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants . For ladies, dressy attire is appropriate, dresses skirts and slacks are all acceptable. Thank you very much for sharing the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retirement Traveler Posted August 12, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted August 12, 2018 HAL's dress code is very easy for people who don't want to pack all the jackets and fancy clothes.People are dressing the same for Gala nights as smart casual nights. Enjoy your cruise and land vacation. Thank you so much for the information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retirement Traveler Posted August 12, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted August 12, 2018 I am doing a 10 day Rome to Rome and will be taking a light blazer/jacket to wear over an open neck shirt. I will also have a tie to wear with a regular shirt (no jacket) on second night This is what I have worn on pervious Koningsdam Med cruises and fits in with HAL's dress code. (It also fits into my 20kg weight limit on airline!!) Perfect! We'll see what we can squeeze into the luggage. Thanks much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatcat04 Posted August 12, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 12, 2018 So sorry! I'm new to the website and haven't quite figured it out. Surely didn't mean to cause any controversy over dress code. We've traveled to Europe on multiple occasions and know that anything goes. However, this is only our second cruise so just not sure what to expect. Totally understandable. I am sure you will be just fine. (y) Have a lovely cruise :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8rix Posted August 12, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 12, 2018 So sorry! I'm new to the website and haven't quite figured it out. Surely didn't mean to cause any controversy over dress code. We've traveled to Europe on multiple occasions and know that anything goes. However, this is only our second cruise so just not sure what to expect. No apology necessary. You did nothing wrong. My post was NOT criticism, just trying to be helpful to a new CC member. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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