This entertainment information is specific to Princess Cruises and is provided for your reference. The details are based on the cruise line’s official offerings to help you plan your experience. Cruise Direct is not responsible for any sudden changes to this information.
Entertainment - Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises offers entertainment throughout the day and evening, including Broadway-style production shows, live music, comedians, magicians, game shows, movies, casino gaming, family activities, and youth programming.
Specific entertainment, performers, venues, and schedules vary by ship and sailing.
Broadway-Style Production Shows
Princess ships feature original musical productions in their onboard theaters.
Shows may combine:
- Live singing
- Dance
- Elaborate costumes
- Stage effects
- Contemporary and classic music
- Original choreography
Princess continues to feature productions such as Rock Opera alongside other ship-specific shows.
Guests can check the JourneyView activities timeline in the Princess app for show times and locations during their cruise.
Game Shows
Princess offers interactive game shows where guests can participate or watch from the audience.
Current offerings may include:
Deal or No Deal
Guests can compete in Princess's onboard version of the television game show, while audience members may also have opportunities to play along.
The Voice of the Ocean
Guests compete in a live onboard singing competition, with the audience helping select the winner.
Other trivia, bingo, and television-inspired games may also be scheduled throughout the cruise.
Movies Under the Stars®
Princess's Movies Under the Stars® features movies and entertainment on a large outdoor screen located on the top deck.
Programming may include:
- Feature films
- Concerts
- Sporting events
- Special broadcasts
Movies Under the Stars is available across the Princess fleet, although programming varies by voyage.
Live Music
Live musicians perform throughout Princess ships during the day and evening.
Depending on the sailing and venue, entertainment may include:
- Acoustic performers
- Live bands
- Piano music
- DJs
- Dance music
- Vocalists
- Regional and destination-inspired music
The Piazza and other public venues may also feature live performances and demonstrations.
Comedy, Magic and Guest Entertainers
Princess regularly features professional guest entertainers.
Depending on the voyage, performances may include:
- Comedians
- Magicians
- Illusionists
- Vocalists
- Musicians
- Other specialty acts
Selected Princess sailings also feature magic and illusion performances associated with Spellbound by Magic Castle.
Casino
Princess casinos offer a range of gaming options for eligible guests.
Depending on the ship, these may include:
- Slot machines
- Blackjack
- Roulette
- Poker
- Craps
- Gaming tournaments
Casino gaming and cash-prize activities are generally restricted to guests 18 years and older.
Family Entertainment
Princess offers activities designed for families to enjoy together.
Depending on the ship and sailing, these may include:
- Trivia
- Theme nights
- Arts and crafts
- Sports and games
- Movies
- Dance activities
- Cooking activities
- Poolside entertainment
- Festivals and destination-inspired events
Princess also offers sports facilities and activities such as basketball, pickleball, mini golf, table tennis, and other games on applicable ships.
Youth & Teen Clubs
Princess currently provides age-specific programming for children and teens.
Ages 6 Months–2 Years
Young children may use Youth & Teen Club play areas during designated parent-accompanied Family Play Times.
The Treehouse — Ages 3–7
Offers games, arts and crafts, themed activities, and other supervised programming.
The Lodge — Ages 8–12
Offers sports, games, competitions, technology-based entertainment, crafts, and social activities.
The Beach House — Ages 13–17
Provides a dedicated teen space with parties, sports tournaments, video games, movies, dance activities, and social events.
Youth facilities and programming can vary by ship. Newer ships may use different club names or layouts. For example, Star Princess features Firefly Park, Neon Grove, and The Underground for its different youth age groups.
Group Kidsitting
Princess offers group kidsitting for children ages 3–12 through its Youth & Teen Clubs.
Additional fees apply.
Princess's current 2026–2028 materials list late-night group babysitting from approximately 10:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at $5 USD per child, per hour.
Private in-cabin babysitting is not available.
Daily Entertainment Schedule
Guests can use the Princess app and JourneyView® to view current entertainment schedules, including:
- Production shows
- Live music
- Movies
- Games
- Parties
- Family activities
- Youth programming
- Other onboard events
Schedules and availability vary throughout the voyage.
Entertainment, youth programs, performers, venues, attractions, and schedules vary by ship and sailing and are subject to change without prior notice.