Dinner Dress Code

[bmtpsu]

Have only been on Princess & Celebrity cruises lately and has been 12 years since my last time on NCL. What is normal evening attire for men in main dining room or specialty dining ?

Also what about on formal nights ?

Thanks.

[Two Wheels Only]

Most restaurants are cruise casual and allow shorts for all meals. Depending on the ship, a few restaurants require long pants and collared shirt for men.

 

 

There are no formal nights.

[bmtpsu]

Most restaurants are cruise casual and allow shorts for all meals. Depending on the ship, a few restaurants require long pants and collared shirt for men.

 

 

There are no formal nights.

 

 

 

I will be on the Epic.

Will be happy to dress casual every night..............no "formal" nights on NCL ?

[NLH Arizona]

I will be on the Epic.

Will be happy to dress casual every night..............no "formal" nights on NCL ?

No formal night. Some folks dress to the nines the night that there are pictures with the Captain, but otherwise it is very casual.

[don't-use-real-name]

Basically anything goes to a degree read on below:

 

Dress formally if you wish - not required - - -

Only two restaurants require men to have long pants the prime (aft) MDR and Le Bistro ***

*** although on cruises to Bermuda - Bermuda shorts are supposed to be OK.

 

Right out of the NCL FAQ book:

What Clothes Should I Pack ? (What Clothes Should I Wear ?)

 

• When it comes to what to wear, you can go resort casual or get decked-out and look your best - it’s your call. That’s the freedom of Freestyle Cruising. We even have special “Dress-Up or Not Night.” It’s the perfect opportunity to get your portrait taken with your family, that special someone or even with the ship’s Captain.
  
• Dress cruise casual anytime during the day, in the buffet and in most specialty restaurants. For women, it includes summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans and tops. Khakis, jeans, shorts and casual shirts are fine for men. Swimwear is acceptable at the buffet and outdoor restaurant, but a shirt or a cover-up and footwear are required. Cruise casual is also allowed day and night on embarkation day.
  
• Wear smart casual if you are eating dinner in the aft main dining room (our more formal dining room) and in Le Bistro on cruises longer than five days. For women, it includes slacks or jeans, dresses, skirts and tops. For men, it’s jeans or slacks with a collared shirt and closed-toed shoes. Traditional Bermuda shorts along with long socks, loafers and a blazer are all acceptable on a Bermuda cruise.
  
• We want you to be comfortable, but tank tops for men, flip flops, baseball caps, visors and jeans that are overly faded, with holes or tears and worn below the hips are not permitted in main dining rooms or specialty restaurants. Kids 12 and under are welcome to wear nice shorts in all our restaurants. You may want to pack a sweater too—air conditioning can be chilly
  

 

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Cavet don't take more clothes than necessary - after all you have to haul (lug) all that stuff around (luggage -

they don't call it lug-gage for any ole reason) !

Self service laundry is not available on NCL but on cruises of 6 or more days laundry service is provided for a fee.

[Two Wheels Only]

I will be on the Epic.

Someone can double check but I believe that only the Manhattan Room and Le Bistro are "Smart Casual" on Epic.

On some ships, ALL MDRs are "Cruise Casual".

 

 

CRUISE CASUAL

 

Dress cruise casual anytime during the day, in the buffet and in most specialty restaurants. For women, it includes summer and casual dresses, skirts, regular or capri pants, shorts, jeans and tops. Khakis, jeans, shorts and casual shirts are fine for men.

SMART CASUAL

 

Dress smart casual in our more formal dining room or in our more upscale specialty restaurants. For women, it includes slacks or jeans, dresses, skirts and tops. For men, it's jeans or slacks with a collared shirt and closed-toed shoes.