ENTERTAINMENT ONBOARD

Entertainment Onboard

There is an enormous amount of top notch entertainment on each Princess Cruise ship which create talented productions from every corner of the ship. No reservations are required and all entertainment is free and is included in your cruise fare. Some cruise lines require you to make advance reservations to attend a show and may charge extra for some specific entertainment. We love the quality of the shows and the flexibility that the Princess entertainment offers.

So how do you keep track of all the entertainment options that will be offered to you? The Princess Patter, the ship's newsletter, will be left in your stateroom each evening by your room steward and shows you the entertainment options for the following day. We often highlight things we want to see and do. Remember to bring along a highlighter pen when you pack for this cruise!

The more modern way to keep track of entertainment options, is to use your Princess Cruises App which will allow you to browse and bookmark the upcoming events onboard the ship throughout your vacation to help you plan your days and evenings. It can often be a struggle to decide what you want to do with so many options available to you. You can also use the MedallionClass Digital Portals which are located throughout the ship (usually near elevators) to search for upcoming events.

Princess Theater

With its dazzling stage sets, artists from around the globe, modern hits and timeless classics, the Princess Theater showcases lavish original productions with dynamic cast members in sumptuous surroundings. In this modern 705 seat capacity theater, relax in a plush seat with unobstructed sight lines as the velvet curtain goes up, a state-of-the-art lighting system illuminates the stage, talented musicians and singers, and it’s on with the show! The sound system and lighting were updated in 2023 to give you a better entertainment experience.

Perhaps the only downfall for the success of these productions is that you have to get to the Princess Theater well ahead of showtime to be assured of finding a seat. Don't plan on showing up 15 minutes before showtime and expect to find a seat. We have witnessed people going to claim their seats an hour before the 7 pm or 9 pm showings! If we wanted to see a particular production we usually went into the theater about 30-45 minutes before showtime and browsed social media or read the news to pass the time before the start of the show. Just relax, you're on vacation.

Hint: - Enter the Princess Theater from Deck 6 as you will tend to sit much closer to the stage and more easily be able to see available seating. If you enter from Deck 7 it may be more difficult to see an open seat.

Movies Under the Stars®

Catch Movies Under the Stars®, (at times referred to as MUTS) with the giant poolside LED movie screen (updated in 2023) and a powerful sound system. Take in some of the finest cruise ship entertainment as the screen lights up the top decks day or night with feature films, thrilling concerts and exciting sporting events. During the days, popular movies, concerts, and documentaries are shown and can be viewed as you lounge around the main pool area. During the evenings, recline on a deck lounger, bundle up beneath a provided cozy fleece blanket, feast on popcorn or cookies and milk, and enjoy first run feature films that are currently being shown in theaters.

(It appears that in an effort to reduce cruising costs Princess may not be showing as many first run feature films as in the past)

Club Fusion Show Lounge

The Club Fusion Show Lounge at the aft of the ship features an endless variety of world-class entertainers on stage each night—from live bands and comedians to illusionists and musicians. It also features first run feature movies. Snag a spot in an intimate nook for the perfect place to relax, unwind and enjoy quality time with friends.

While you can watch shows and movies in the Club Fusion Show Lounge, it can be difficult to secure a place to sit that allows an unobstructed view of the stage or screen.

Located aft on deck (7) Promenade

Live Music

Catch reggae, Top-40 and even mariachi music on deck poolside. Listen to cover bands, torch singers, and even karaoke in the night clubs. You might even catch a string quartet in the Piazza or a sing-along at the piano bar. There is always live music playing somewhere onboard the ship. If you like the music, stop for a while, take in some tunes, rest your feet, and tap your toes.

Skywalkers Nightclub

While at night this location may be a bustling nightclub, during the day its location makes it an ideal observation lounge to sit and enjoy the sea or read a book.

Some Alaskan cruises enjoy this area to view the glaciers if the weather is bad outside, however you will be viewing them through tinted windows so you may not be capturing the ideal photo.

Located aft on deck (18) Sky

Explorers Lounge

Live Acts and Spirited Gatherings. Join friends at an intimate table in the spacious Explorers Lounge and enjoy an ever-changing variety of live performances takeing the stage. This lounge is similar to the Princess Live lounge found on the Royal Class ships.

Located midship on deck (7) Promenade

The food and drinks are a la carte. The fun and laughs are free.

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