First Time Cruise

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andih

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I am sure you have all heard it before " we are first time cruisers" what to do? Why all the fretting of not being able to KEEP my feet on solid ground. That being said, my husband is fine with the Cruise but I am finding myself more and more aprehensive about getting on a large boat. Any suggestions on to calm down?

We generally do the all-inclusive thing on land in Jamaica every year so I was somewhat surprised when we booked this it was dubbed by our agent as "all-inclusive." But as I read further it is not. certainly the nominal fees do not truly bother me just upset me that they tout the ship as all inclusive but it is not.

BTW we are sailing on NCL Jewel 2/1/08. I have read a number of posts on here from good to ugly so I am hoping our trip will average out on the good side.=docdance

Since I am a novice is there a website that gives lists of what to do or What not to do when arriving at a port of call?

Also, I have read where NCL Jewel has done away with the no jeans after 6 PM rule? I have called our agent and they have not heard about this. I have scoured the NCL website and also did not hear about it? can anyone confirm it?

thanks everyone
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Cruizer

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Unfortunately the NCL website is not the easiest to navigate. Nonetheless, here is a link to NCL's dress code ...

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/cruiser/cmsPages.html?pageId=FreestyleCruising

One of you wants a little glamour and you-know-who wants to wear khakis. Can this relationship be saved? No problem. Thanks to our policy of, well, no formal policy, you can be elegant one night and casual the next. It's called resort casual and it's a lot more comfortable than wearing a tuxedo.

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/cruiser/cmsPages.html?pageId=FAQ#whatpack

What Should I Pack?

To give you an idea of what to toss into your suitcase, we've got answers to some of your questions like:
Can I wear something casual to dinner?

Do people dress up at night?

Can I wear my swimsuit day and night?

The answer to all the above is "yes" - with Freestyle Cruising, you're pretty much welcome to wear whatever, whenever. Our philosophy is "resort casual" and with the widest range of dining venues, tons of entertainment options and bars & lounges, you'll find there are places for your style all over our ships, day and night.

Daytime, it's basically all fine since we know you're probably headed to the pool or out for a fun Shore Excursion. Casual shorts, jeans, tops and sundresses are welcome everywhere. You can even wear your swimsuit to the poolside grill or the buffet.

Resort casual dress gets you into every venue at night too. Some people like to add a jacket, or when celebrating a special occasion, get all decked out. This too is welcome everywhere. And if you're tired from a long fun day and just want to wear shorts; our buffet is the place for a casual dinner. Some people prefer nice jeans. They're welcome in many of our restaurants as well, but not in all. It's your vacation on NCL so dress comfortably, and you'll find a venue that suits your style.

Since all suitcases are collected the night before we return home, don't forget to bring an overnight bag packed with a change of clothes, prescriptions and need-to-have items. Thanks to Freestyle Disembarkation, you'll have time on your final morning on board for breakfast and some last minute sunbathing or even a workout.

Now the above does not expressly say jeans are okay at dinner. However, the old dress code expressly forbid jeans in the restaurants for dinner. The following is from the NCL Star in October 2005 ...



So as you can see, NCL used to expressly forbid jeans in the restaurants. Now there is no rule prohibiting the wearing of jeans in the restaurants for dinner.

I'll be on the NCL Jade next month.
 
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andih

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Thank you. You are right in the navigation of the website. that is why I started to view some forums to get more information.
Everything has been helpful
Thanks
 
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