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Is there a dress code or recommended attire?

Answer: On board, daytime dress is casual. Shirts/cover-ups and footwear are always required indoors.

Most evenings, smart casual attire is appropriate. Shorts, pool and beachwear, distressed jeans, and men's tank tops are not permitted in table service restaurants.

The dress for each evening is listed in the Daily Program and on the Navigator App.

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.

Dressy Nights will never be held on embarkation day or on the last evening of a cruise.

Length of Voyage	Dressy nights
Less than 4 Days	0
4 – 6 Days	1
7 – 13 days	2
14 – 20 days	3
21 – 28 days	4
29 – 38 days	5
39 – 48 days	6
49 – 58 days	7
59 – 68 days	8
69 – 78 days	9
79 – 88 days	10
89 – 98 days	11
Grand World Voyage	Varies by length

*To many, the “Formal” term was misleading as it implies a specific type of dress (black tie or tuxedo) that has never been a requirement. “Dressy” still implies festive or dressy without misleading guests to bring attire the majority of guests don’t wear.

Guests will need to source options on their own for Dressy Nights, as Holland America Line does not provide formal wear. Guests who are taking a cruise can pack a bag with appropriate dress for the Dressy Nights on the ship and have the bag held for their return from a Cruisetour if traveling inland.