Dress code and cabin issue

Item: Norwegian Dawn
Rating: 2
Author: ellentcooper

Norwegian Dawn Cruise Review to Bermuda

ellentcooper

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 23

Overall rating:

2 out of 5

Verified Review

Boston, USA / Boston, USA

Sail date: September 02, 2016

Ship: Norwegian Dawn

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 4511

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

We have taken this cruise Boston to Bermuda annual. A BIG complaint is the lack of any type of dress code in the formal and speciality dining rooms. I love the casual atmosphere of the NCL line, but since when is it EVER acceptable for men to wear baseball hats and cut off dungaree shorts, dry bathing suits and Women to wear graphic tee shirts and bathing suits with a see through cover up to the formal dining rooms? There are plenty casual complementary dining choices! Why is this acceptable? I agree that dress shirts, ties, semi formal or even dressy clothing is optional. When did smart casual become your gym clothes?

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

We were booked into cabin 4511 on the Dawn. This cabin is directly above the laundry facility that runs 24/7. My husband and I were lucky if we each got 3 hours of sleep each night. Beware of Cabin 4511

Ports of call

Boston, Massachusetts

3 out of 5

25 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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djchopperd 8 years ago

We like to dress up for the formal nights on any cruise we go. I would rather wear my suit there than at a funeral which seems to be the only place I get to wear it these days.

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noname111 8 years ago

Thank you for posting your review.

The crew should have addressed cut offs and baseball caps in MDR. I'm not a stickler on the tux and tie thing but shorts are inappropriate at dinner in the MDR... not matter how you freestyle it.

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slammerswife 8 years ago

So you're giving 2 stars for the cruise?

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Popdog 8 years ago

My wife and I are of the old school when it comes to dress codes. As for formal nights we are two of the hand full who actually dress the part, my wife in a cocktail dress (at a minimum) and I in a tux. People can look, stare, laugh or cry we ain't changin'. We always gets lots of complements though which makes us feel real good.

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EmeraldCoast 8 years ago

I am old school and feel awkward going into the MDR during the at sea days, breakfast and lunch like that when it is allowed.

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guiliana 8 years ago

During July cruise..my party of 8 was not allowed to dine in Le Bistro because 3 of the men were not wearing long pants..only exception first and last night because possible luggage issues..

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grampyb 8 years ago

Was on this cruise last week. Did not see any of the above. Fyi - only dress code is for men (although I did not see it you would think ladies would know better). MDR dress code - no bathing suits or tank tops for men. La Cucina - long pants and collared shirt. For those who may have offended others, C'mon people have some pride. For me, had such a great time, didn't notice.

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plarso 8 years ago

I am a bit surprised by this. I have been on 6 different NCL ships and have never seen this sort of dress in the main dining rooms. In fact, my husband tried to get into the fancier of the two with shorts on one evening and they wouldn't let us in. Learned our lesson there. 😊

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lisawunschel 8 years ago

I agree

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flipflop15 8 years ago

We did notice stuff like that.too. if you wanna eat wearing your swim suit cover up go to the Garden Cafe, not dinner on the dining rooms. I think it's become way to relaxed I'm the main dining rooms. Wearing your beach attire to dinner is unacceptable.

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esm54687 8 years ago

Be part of that 14% and be annoyed like me..... ☺

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lisawunschel 8 years ago

This is going to be our first cruise so I am going to follow the rules

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esm54687 8 years ago

Seems like your husband and I are a lot alike. Lol

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lisawunschel 8 years ago

My husband would agree !

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cjamesb 8 years ago

I put 350 on my kohls charge specifically for dinner clothes... I could of blew that in casino and wore my bathing suit?

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esm54687 8 years ago

it only sucks because if I chose to join the 14%...... Murphy's law says I will be the first one they enforce it on and be made the example

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lisawunschel 8 years ago

That sucks lol

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esm54687 8 years ago

86% follow it but the other 14% don't even come close and NCL does not turn them away.

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lisawunschel 8 years ago

I read they had a dress code, are you saying no one follows it?

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dmsgrill 8 years ago

My husband would second that opinion. Yes

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esm54687 8 years ago

As a guy..... there are plenty of men who should look in the mirror before heading out. Nothing more frustrating than following a dress code just to look at the table next to me and NCL obviously isn't enforcing .....

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kinkyvanilla 8 years ago

I so agree:)

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deepcman 8 years ago

The worse may be women in yoga pants that show every dimple in the fat ass. Some people have no shame.

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dmsgrill 8 years ago

Agree. Come on NCL. endorse dress casual dress code in FORMAL dinning room at least. It's supposto be a special occasion. Please

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