We’ve been reminding meeting planners that cruise ship entertainment is one of the biggest value-added benefits of meeting at sea. And if you’re thinking bingo, shuffleboard, and amateur production shows, you haven’t cruised lately.

It’s a new decade, and today’s ships offer a variety of shows that are more amazing, more outrageous, more jaw-dropping, and tons more affordable (most have no cover charge) than any you will find at a single land destination or hotel.

And the best shows? Please don’t ask us to choose! We love the zany antics of the Blue Man Group and interactive Cirque Dreams and Dinner Show on Norwegian Epic; but were wowed by the Broadway production show “Chicago” and breathtaking “Ocean Aria” aqua show on Royal Caribbean’s new Allure of the Seas. Of course, Carnival ships always gets our vote for their high-energy entertainment districts and state-of-the-art theaters. And Disney entertainment – pure magic. Well… you get the picture.

So we’re happy to share the “Top 10 List” compiled by travel site Gadling. The article includes several of our favorites, along with a few on our must-see list. There are also some videos, so you can see for yourself what all the excitement is about.

Entertainment on the high seas has taken a turn for the better in recent years and cruise ship shows are changing. Cruise lines are adding more options than ever before. The old days of a 70′s Vegas-style revue and bingo as standard fare are quickly coming to a close as cruise lines roll out new productions.

Read the Gadling article: 10 cruise ship shows you don’t want to miss.

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