Sound, Light, and Beauty
All around the globe, light brings awe and wonder to crowds through visual storytelling. The modern tradition of son et lumière shows started in France when Paul Robert-Houdin created a “sound and light” show in 1952 at the Château de Chambord. The performance used music and narration while co
Holland America Line Brings “Deal or No Deal” to Entertainment Lineup
Holland America Line is bringing the popular TV game show, “Deal or No Deal,” to life on nine of its cruise ships! With the help of TimePlay, this show format is making waves worldwide and is now on over 85 ships! “With the growing demand for entertainment options, Deal or No Deal
Cunard’s Queen Anne: A Modern Lady With A Past
In May 2024, Cunard begins an exciting new era with the launch of Queen Anne, the line’s first new ship in 13 years. This 113,000 grt ton, 3000-guest newbuild celebrates Cunard’s legendary ocean liner traditions and elegance while, at the same time, introduces dazzling new features that as
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces “BeetleJuice” To Debut Aboard Norwegian Viva
Broadway fanatics, this one is for you! Norwegian Cruise Line announced the fan-favorite musical, “Beetlejuice,” is coming to the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Viva as the headline program in August 2023! This will be the first time the Tony Award-nominated musical will hit the se
Cruise Ship Entertainers Collaborate on “Scandalous Nights Variety Show”
One of the best parts about a cruise vacation is the incredible entertainment found on board. From musicians and singers to dancers and even magicians, there’s always a live show to enjoy when you’re cruising. Unfortunately, it’s been a difficult year for entertainers since the cru
Gone to Sea: Broadway at Sea
In 2010, an imposing trio of bald, blue madmen convinced me that onboard entertainment was about to take an extraordinary turn. At the time, I was seated in the Epic Theater aboard Norwegian Cruise Line’s recently launched Norwegian Epic. On the elaborate stage before me, a riotous performance of
HAL Adds New America’s Test Kitchen Programs
Where do you fall on the master chef spectrum? Some of us can whip up 3 course meals in our sleep, others end up burning cereal. One of the most interesting shifts in cruising is the number of cruise lines adding some sort of cooking instruction program to their daily or nightly activities. Holland
Celebrity Edge Adds Technology to the Stage
What’s the number one thing cruisers want to see on board future ships? While the answer does vary, improved technology is certainly a common response. Ships built five, 10 or 15 years ago may not seem that old, but technology has a habit of fully evolving in very little time, meaning ships are ou
P&O Britannia Premieres Newest Show: Astonishing
I was kindly invited to the Celebrity Premiere of Stephen Mulhern and Jonathan Wilkes’ Astonishing by the gracious and thoughtful PR team at P&O Cruises. Staring down at the invitation that lay before me, I could hardly believe my eyes, after all I had only recently started up my new ven
