Virgin Voyages TROLLS Norwegian Cruise Line | Dockside Dish Ep 1
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Virgin said, "After extensive internal discussions, we have unfortunately been able to ban open toed footwear in our restaurants. Attempts to prohibit hoodies and baseball caps have also completely failed."
They reminded everyone that on Virgin ships, a dress code is simple. Wear something. Wear shoes. Your style is your style. Dress up, dress down.
Norwegian Cruise Line admits some of its biggest problems were self-inflicted.
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Welcome to the very first episode of Dockside Dish, our weekly cruise news show where we break down the biggest stories happening in the cruise industry. In this episode: 🚢 Virgin Voyages trolls Norwegian Cruise Line after backlash over a new dress code policy on NCL ships. 👗 We explain exactly what Norwegian changed in their restaurant dress code — and why cruise passengers pushed back. ⚓ Norwegian Cruise Line is now walking back some of the rules after major criticism online. 🌎 Plus, the latest cruise industry updates and what it means for cruise travelers. Virgin Voyages has issued an official notice regarding their dress code policies, which we discuss in this video. They've apologized for not being able to ban open-toed footwear or hoodies, and confirmed no one wore a bucket hat to a tasting menu, reinforcing the cruise ship's relaxed luxury. This notice provides great cruise tips for what to wear on their voyages, embracing individual style. Dockside Dish is part of the Treksio travel channel, where we cover cruise news, cruise ship reviews, travel stories, and behind-the-scenes experiences from cruises around the world. If you love cruise ships, cruise industry news, and real talk about the cruise experience — subscribe and join us every week for a fresh serving of Dockside Dish. 👇 Tell us in the comments: Should cruise lines enforce dress codes at restaurants, or should cruise vacations stay casual? 🚢 Subscribe for weekly cruise news and travel videos: https://www.youtube.com/@Treksio #VirginVoyages #NorwegianCruiseLine #CruiseShips #CruiseIndustry #MichelleProcopio #JasonTrue