Need to Know this first I am not starting this review with usual embarkation info, I will get to that. Before you read any further, if you are within 60 days of your sailing and you have not checked to see if you can make your reservations for entertainment -- DO SO IMMEDIATELY. One of the best parts of this cruise was the entertainment! I can't tell you how many people we met who did not make reservations ahead of time and could not get the times they wanted when they got on board or were completely closed out.

The way the shows work is "about" 60 days before sailing, you can sign in to RCCL and go to Pre-Cruise Planner and book your show times. For our sailing is was more like 50 days before sailing because RCCL had not yet finalized entertainment contracts. Only about 30% of seats are available for booking pre-cruise and remainder of reservations can be made on board.

The entertainment on board is top notch and you do not want to miss it! We saw Hairspray on the first night and it was Broadway quality. We went to an afternoon showing of the Aqua show. You need to get there at least 30 minutes ahead to get a good seat and about 10 minutes before show time they start letting standbys in. It is possible to see this show by standing in the back. For the Frozen in Time Ice Show, we had great seats. Try to sit on the shorter end of the ice when you first come in as all the skaters will be coming towards you. All of these shows have extremely talented performers. Also check your Cruise Compass for times when the performers from Hairspray will give a second performance. One night some of the singers from Hairspray performed in the Opal Theater and on Thursday night in the Viking Lounge, Tracey and Edna from Hairspray gave a great Cabaret style show in Viking Lounge. Comedy Show was just OK. We saw Come Fly with Me, the last day at the 5pm show and was not as high quality as some of the other entertainment. For all shows, if you did not get a ticket, you can stand on a standby line. Read more