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1 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The entertainment, I can say, was the best on any cruise I have been on…The hardest part was booking them and deciding what night to do what, to make sure you see it all."
Member Review: kingfrancere
2 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"Entertainment was AMAZING!! Every evening was a top rate show. Additionally, there were many extra shows and activities to choose from that kept passengers busy."
Member Review: BobnNancy
3 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The shows and entertainment are top notch. Grease is truly a Broadway-like experience."
Member Review: rspec7
4 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The show talent was amazing! The singers and dancers and speciality acts they had were incredibly talented and had so much energy."
Member Review: loughreagal
5 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The entertainment was as usual amazing. The Aqua show at the AquaTheater is a MUST WATCH as it is breathtaking."
Member Review: cruisingisjustbetter
6 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The entertainment productions are very professional and well done. That’s the sound and lighting of first class."
Member Review: Cat timbit22
7 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The Ice Show, as well as the comedy and Las Vegas style shows in the Platinum Theater were excellent!"
Member Review: NewWaveDave
8 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The Royal Caribbean entertainers made me feel like I was watching a broadway show. The activities staff were great at planning activities and making sure everyone was happy."
Member Review: tawcqt
9 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"A variety of themed and unique entertainment that was always fun. The Silent Disco and Moonlight Party were two my faves. A lot of hard work goes into creating such a great vibe."
Member Review: poca123
10 of 10 Best Cruise Ships for Entertainment
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"The entertainment was top notch, they had a naturalist on board throughout the whole cruise providing seminars on wildlife, whales, etc."
Member Review: mzwiz001
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