Anyone just off Maasdam??

[Flyboy02]

Just wondering if the Informal nights are now eliminated on the Maasdam? My docs say there will be 2 "informal nights", but I've read on these boards the ships have already stopped them. If anyone knows it sure would save me some packing. Thanks for any help.

[diboja]

I dis-embarked on Feb 3rd - and they had 2 informal on our 10 day cruise

 

BUT....the HAL website indicates the changes as follows, indicating informal will be dropped in May:

A new evening dress code will take effect with the sailings listed below, as follows:

 

Evening dress falls into two distinct categories; Formal or Smart Casual. Smart Casual can be defined as slacks and sports shirt or sweater for men and skirt or trousers and sweater or blouse for women. Printed T-shirts, swimsuits, tank tops and shorts are not allowed in the restaurants or public areas during the evening hours. On festive Formal evenings, ladies usually wear a cocktail dress or gown and gentlemen usually wear a suit and tie or tuxedo. There are approximately two formal nights per week. Formalwear for ladies and gentlemen can be pre-ordered for your use during your cruise by calling Cruiseline Formalwear at 800-551-5091. Your formalwear will be in your stateroom when you board.

 

Effective dates

Date Ship Destination Days

May 2 Rotterdam Europe 12

May 4 Maasdam Canada/New England 7

May 5 Oosterdam Alaska 7

May 6 Ryndam Alaska 7

May 7 Prinsendam Transatlantic 10

May 9 Veendam Europe 10

May 9 Zaandam Alaska 7

May 10 Westerdam Europe 10

May 11 Volendam Alaska 7

May 12 Zuiderdam Alaska 7

May 13 Noordam Alaska 7

May 18 Amsterdam Alaska 7

May 20 Statendam Alaska 7

http://www.hollandamerica.com/guests/category.do?category=packing&topic=dressCode