Activities, Entertainment, For All

Entertainment and activities on board.

If you thought that you might get a little bored mid cruise, fed up of the sun and the food , think again.....

I can think of many on board activities and plenty of entertainment that will make your cruise vacation more pleasurable. Listed below are some of the most popular ones you will find.

But firstly," before anything", starting from day 1 , make sure you have in your cabin a copy of the on board cruise paper.It´s delivered to you every night by your cabin steward.This will indicate the timings of the ships activities of that day. If you don't read it, you´ll miss out,simple, and besides the cruise director spent a lot of time compiling it for you.

One last word Visiting the ships Bridge and Engine rooms are out of bounds for security reasons on most cruise lines.

Shows Broadway style entertainment. Normally two glitzy shows on the welcome and farewell dinner evenings and then regular shows through out the cruise. (Regardless of what time you eat, 1st or 2nd seating, they will be laid on for both sittings daily).

Comedy acts Family and adult. Probably twice a cruise. Adult ones are exactly for that audience.

Ice Carving Demonstrations Held as you dine outside by the pool up on the lido buffet, the cruise staff will bring out one of the cooks.His whole purpose of being on board is to carve ice for all of the buffets that you will see and eat from.

Fruit Carving Demonstrations Incredible watching how oranges are turned into roses and orchids.

Galley tour This is where the Kitchen is set up for you, the guest, to stroll through with the dining room staff leading you along. There will be a pre kitchen tour introduction speech hosted by the maitre d. Here you might get a quick chance to ask the host questions about the ships food and beverage operations. Don't go into budgets..

Towel and Napkin Folding Demonstrations Normally situated at the end of the galley tours kitchen exit. Gives the waiters and house keepers a chanceto show off there tricks and teach you how to fold for your next dinner party.

Trivia Challenge Hosted by the cruise staff often mid morning sea days.

Cocktail Making DemonstrationsWhere the bar staff get there 10 minutes of fame teaching you how to make your favourite cocktails

Port and Shopping Talks Will be held in one of the main lounges,normally on the first sea day. The relevant staff will come in and provide you with a listof the best places to shop ashore. Great for the ladies. Guys the bar is next door.

Belly Flop CompetitionTalking of guys, need I say more.

Water Slide

Art Auctions An activity where you get to bid on a peace of art. Your on board purchases can be shipped home.

Hairiest Man Competition Not for the faint hearted, again up on the pool deck. This time after lunch..

Bridge and Card Players Tournaments and lectures

Ping Pong Tournament Hosted by the cruise staff.

Mini Golf Competitions Hosted by the cruise staff.

Bingo Hosted by the cruise staff. Some good cash prizes.

Singles Meet and Greets If you are travelling alone and have not made friends with your other single dining partners for the cruise here isthe place to go.

Movie Showings On board cinema

Religious Worship Services on Sundays

Temporary Tattoos

Karaoke

Wine Tastings Priced from between 10 to 20 dollars. Here you get to try some good wines,comment, discuss and learn the fundamental differences between grape varieties and what to look for.

Casino Training and Tournaments Hosted by the casino manager

Newlywed and Not So Newlywed Game Show Very popular show at night. Embarrassing but a hell of a laugh.

Dance Classes Achy breaky heart comes to mind.

Themed Dance Parties

Spa Classes Learn the tips and tricks of how to look younger sweeter and healthier.

Yoga and other Fitness Classes Is a good way to wake up before that killer breakfast.

Passenger Talent Show adults and kids Can you sing, play an instrument

Shuffleboard Tournament

Television Show Competitions Fear Factor, So You Think You Can Dance, and The Weakest Link.

Captain's Cocktail Party Good time to dance dress up eat drink and be merry.

Returning Passenger Cocktail Party Cruised before, you will get invited.

Midnight Buffet Daily in case you didn't eat enough during the day. Particularly good after a night in the disco.