Royal Caribbean has a well-deserved reputation for offering its guests world-class entertainment and chief among the cruise line's offerings are the Broadway shows onboard.
Select Royal Caribbean ships offer Tony Award-winning shows that are the exact show you would have seen on The Great White Way.
Here is a breakdown of everything you need to know about the Broadway shows Royal Caribbean offers and what to expect.
Royal Caribbean's Broadway Shows
Here is the current list of which Broadway shows are shown on which ships
Hairspray
Ship: Symphony of the Seas
Back by popular demand, the hugely successful “Hairspray” – the brand’s first Broadway musical at sea – will return on Symphony with a total refresh to headline the Royal Theater.
Hairspray is the classic Broadway musical set in 1962 that deals with racial integration, dancing and the advent of television. Hairspray is a fun show that tackles a serious issue . The show features some very famous songs that many will find themselves singing along to. Excellent lighting, choreography and staging really make this a show not to miss.
Grease
Ship: Harmony of the Seas & Independence of the Seas
Hit musical specially adapted by Royal Caribbean Productions, boasts a soundtrack of crowd favorites such as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Look at Me, I’m Sandra Dee,” “Born to Hand-Jive,” “Beauty School Dropout” and more.
We Will Rock You
Ship: Anthem of the Seas
Musical from London's West End that was written by legendary comedian and author Ben Elton.
Show features a score of Queen songs such as Radio Ga Ga, I Want to Break Free, Bohemian Rhapsody and of course We Will Rock You.
Cats
Ship: Oasis of the Seas
Based on T.S. Eliot's “Old Possum's Book of Practical Cats,” CATS was one of the longest running productions on Broadway and is the winner of numerous awards including seven Tonys, two Oliviers and a Grammy.
Mamma Mia!
Ship: Allure of the Seas
Based on the hit music from ABBA, Mamma Mia! is the story of a girl getting married and wanting to meet her estranged father. Mamma Mia! played on Broadway for over 10 years.
Saturday Night Fever
Ship: Liberty of the Seas
Go back to the 1970's with Tony Manero, the king of the disco dance floor. It's a great mix of classic music, platforms and polyester!
Royal Caribbean used to offer the following shows as well, but they have since been retired from the cruise line's offerings
- Hairspray - Oasis of the Seas
- Chicago - Allure of the Seas
- Mamma Mia! - Quantum of the Seas
Broadway show costs
There is no additional cost to see the Broadway shows on a Royal Caribbean cruise. Admission is included in guests' cruise fare.
Reserving tickets
On Royal Caribbean ships that allow for entertainment reservations, guests may reserve tickets in advance for the Broadway shows.
To reserve tickets, simply log into the My Cruises section of Royal Caribbean's website and then access the Cruise Planner section.
Broadway shows will be listed under entertainment. Reservations for Broadway shows are usually not available until about 120 days in advance.
You can absolutely still see one of the Broadway shows without tickets, you will simply need to show up in advance of show time. Being at the theater at least 20-30 minutes before show time should suffice.
Which Broadway show are you most excited to see on a Royal Caribbean cruise? Tell us in the comments!
