NCL PEARL JAN 4,2009 WESTERN CARIBBEAN

[NewKruzer]

Hello all this is my first time cruising and I am going with a bunch of friends on the Pearl Jan 4, 2009 to Western Caribbean, leaving from Miami. Anyone else going? What are some recommendations for this cruise? Are there any theme parties? This is my first time cruising but everyone else in my group has been on various cruises. We are all in our 20's hoping to have a good time. What is the dress code for the restaurants? Just any info would be nice.
=] I'm very excited wish I can be leaving for this cruise today!!!!!

[NewKruzer]

is anyone even going on this cruise? no responses at all =[

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by NewKruzer

Hello all this is my first time cruising and I am going with a bunch of friends on the Pearl Jan 4, 2009 to Western Caribbean, leaving from Miami. Anyone else going? What are some recommendations for this cruise? Are there any theme parties? This is my first time cruising but everyone else in my group has been on various cruises. We are all in our 20's hoping to have a good time. What is the dress code for the restaurants? Just any info would be nice.
=] I'm very excited wish I can be leaving for this cruise today!!!!!

Welcome to the world of cruising and to CruiseMates;; Most NCL ships have 2 theme nights, 1-Monte Carlo night and White Night..I am sure you will enjoy both..

Dress code for dining rooms, just about anything as long as it is neat and looks nice, no shorts after 5pm except in the Buffet and Blue Lagoon. In the dining rooms, even the specialty ones you will see everything from really nice jeans to gals in dressy sun dresses and guys in sport coats. There are usually 2 formal optional nights, these nights there are more who dress a little nicer, but generally no one wears formals or suits. Pretty much you can do your own thing, that is what "freestyle" is all about.

If you are going to do shore excursions I would advise, you set them up ahead of time with a reputable company or book thru the cruise line. You may pay a little more thru the company but you can be assured of getting back to the ship on time and knowing the tour company has a good reputation.

Hope this helps a little, I am sure many others will give you ideas.

Nita

[NewKruzer]

thank you very much...you are a big help