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Topic: Question for experienced HAL cruisers

cameron
First Class Passenger
Member # 966

posted 12-21-2001 12:38 PM

What kind of attire do people wear when embarking? I mean do people dress casually, semi formal, or formal.
I will be going on the Rotterdam this Saturday. I have packed my formal attire. I need to know what to attire to pack for embarkation.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year
Cameron

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gizmo
First Class Passenger
Member # 972

posted 12-21-2001 01:08 PM

Casual. You will see lots of shorts and tee shirts.

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cameron
First Class Passenger
Member # 966

posted 12-21-2001 01:52 PM

Thanks Gizmo!

This is my first time on HAL. From what I have read on this BBS, HAL is a very formal. Therefore, I was not sure what to wear during embarkation. I am really looking forward for this cruise. Thanks again Gizmo!

Cameron

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lillian
First Class Passenger
Member # 669

posted 12-21-2001 01:53 PM

We travel with the most comfortable clothes we have - generally track pants with matching tops. With air flights being mostly 3 - 4 hours, you want to be comfy, and not counting the 2 - 3 hour wait in the airport for the flight.

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sympatico
First Class Passenger
Member # 797

posted 12-21-2001 04:02 PM

I agree with Lillian and Gizmo. You have a long flight. Be comfortable - no one cares what you wear that day. Are you flying in the day before?
Have a great time

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cameron
First Class Passenger
Member # 966

posted 12-21-2001 05:00 PM

yes Sympatico! I am flying to Ft. Lauderdale a day before the cruise. I will dress confortably for the flight for sure. Thanks everybody for their advices.

Season Greeting
Cameron

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Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 12-22-2001 02:53 PM

Cameron, do check out the 'Readers Reviews' and 'Ship Reviews' Menu left.

The HAL ships are featured! Have a great trip.

Feel free to return and tell us how it went!

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Dolphins
First Class Passenger
Member # 2043

posted 12-22-2001 09:14 PM

First night on HAL is always casual, sport shirt and slacks because some cabins may not get their suitcases before early seating dinner. Upon boarding, drop your carry-on bags in your cabin and go right to the Lido buffet where you will get a preview of the food they will serve during the cruise. You picked a great ship for your first HAL cruise. Enjoy.

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