MIAMI, FL – In a bold move to elevate its onboard ambiance, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a stringent new dress code requiring all dinner guests to don full, historically accurate medieval plate armor before entering any main dining hall. The policy, effective immediately, has sparked a veritable 'Crusade of Complaints' among passengers.

“We believe that true elegance transcends mere collared shirts,” stated Bjorn Ironhide, newly appointed Chief Sartorial Enforcement Officer for NCL, in a press release issued from the company’s heavily fortified headquarters. “Our guests deserve to dine with the gravitas and clanking majesty befitting a 14th-century noble. It’s not just a meal; it’s an epic.”

Passengers, however, are less than thrilled. “I paid for a 'freestyle' cruise, not a 'full-plate' cruise,” fumed Deborah 'Deb' Jenkins, 67, from Topeka, Kansas, attempting to hoist a 40-pound gauntlet onto her arm. “My buffet plate is heavy enough without carrying a broadsword.”

Dr. Elara Finch, a Professor of Absurd Maritime Policy at the University of Coastal Incomprehensibility, commented, “This isn’t just about dress codes; it’s about the fundamental human desire to eat lukewarm shrimp cocktail without the existential dread of a potential joust. The line between 'luxury' and 'larp' has never been thinner.”

NCL has confirmed that rental armor, complete with optional helmet plumes and a complimentary, dulled battle-axe, will be available for a nominal fee of $179.99 per evening. Guests are reminded that 'no bare chainmail' will be tolerated.