Dressy Nights evoke the grand traditions of cruising as guests dress to impress for special events on board, including our five-course gourmet dinner in the Dining Room. For gentlemen, collared shirts and slacks are required in all fine dining restaurants.

Apr 14, 2025 · The other theme night featured on every Holland America cruise is the formal night. I’ve actually noticed that they’re not calling it “Formal” anymore but just “Dressy“. The reason is that for many, the term “Formal” was misleading as it implied a specific type of dress (such as black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a ...

Voyages will follow the schedule below for *Dressy Nights/Formal evenings. Dressy Nights are scheduled at the discretion of ship staff and are subject to change. Dressy Nights will usually be the first full day and the second to last evening on a 7-day cruise.

Dec 18, 2021 · We are on the Noordam May 22, 2022 for a 7-Day Glacier Discovery Southbound. Any way to predict which nights will be formal nights? We are trying to plan some specialty dining reservations....

Jan 14, 2024 · The designated dress code for formal nights on Holland America cruises is what the cruise line terms as "Gala Attire." This typically includes a dark suit, tuxedo, or dinner jacket for men, paired with a dress shirt and tie.

Jan 17, 2023 · On Dressy Nights we take it up a notch and recommend slacks, skirts, dresses, blouses, collared shirts and jackets. Jeans, shorts and T-shirts are only allowed in the casual dining restaurants....

Mar 21, 2021 · Formal nights are no longer called that - they are Gala nights. You don't need your cocktail dresses, nor does your DH need a tux (they are no longer available for rental onboard). As long as...

Formal: Evening gowns and cocktail dresses for women; tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie for men. Most 7-night cruises will have two formal nights, and longer cruises will have additional formal nights. Find helpful information about Holland America cruises.

FORMAL Formal dress is required for table service restaurants. This includes suits, tuxedos, dresses, and other forms of cultural formal attire. When planning your wardrobe, don’t forget to look over the list of themed parties and events.

Aug 8, 2024 · Holland America (HAL) ships offer three Gala Night menus: blue, silver, and gold. The silver menu is usually the first and the gold menu the last during a cruise with two Gala Nights. The dress code for evenings on Holland America cruises includes formal optional and smart casual attire.