September 1, 2009
How was the entertainment on your cruise(s)?
This article on the popularity of cruises ends with what I think is a controversial quote:
"Cruises are appealing because they are economical ways to travel, and it's like a five-star resort -- very luxurious, similar to an all-inclusive resort," said Platt. "The cost includes the food, Broadway-style entertainment, and a sense of adventure without moving from hotel to hotel."
Now I like that you can sample a few different types of entertainment on a cruise without wasting money. And I realize that I am kind of picky when it comes to what I'll allow myself to be entertained by. However, on the cruise I just returned from the entertainment was certainly not Broadway-style (except for one night) or Broadway-caliber.
There was a singer / piano player that we went to pretty much every night, Ted White. If it weren't for him most of my family would have been very hard up for entertainment.
Second City, the comedy troop, was good. Jane L. Powell, who advertises herself as the Chocolate Goddess of Love (kind of a surprise to see that sign on the cruise ship) was entertaining. They did have a Broadway-style show and while the singers were talented, the musical didn't really hold together for me. There really wasn't much else I was interested in.
What about on your cruises? Did you find tons of good entertainment or was it kind of slim pickings?
Posted by James Trotta at September 1, 2009 10:14 PM
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I've been on three cruises, and honestly I don't understand why anyone goes on them for the food OR the entertainment. Both range from good to just okay, but never anything I've raved about. The reasons we've cruised are because it's relatively cheap, it's relaxing to have everything done for you, and the teens (or other family members) get to enjoy their own activities.
Posted by: Jill at September 2, 2009 10:57 AMMy GF and I have sailed NCL 3 times and only seen the entertainment once. We do not cruise for this but just to relax and get away from work.Our first NCL crusie we did see the entertainment which was ok but nothing to write home about. ButI do agree with with we we had fun hanging around the piano bar with a couple of new found friends and a drink or two.
Posted by: Andy at September 2, 2009 11:58 PMI just returned from a Royal Caribbean Cruise aboard the Freedom of the Seas. My boyfriend and I went to see a show every night. We saw an ice skating show that was very good. We also saw a very good magic/dancing (think Cirque du Soleil-esque). It was great. It was the guy who was just on "America's Got Talent." He and his assistants signed autographs too. There was one comedian who was just okay but another comedian who was hilarious!We didn't see the musical however because my boyfriend wasn't into that. It wasn't broadway type entertainment but it was nice to see a show after dinner and to relax.
Posted by: Anne Marie Ominski at September 3, 2009 7:27 AM