Evening entertainment questions

[Sujormik]

We typically like to have dinner later, definitely not before 7 pm.  Can someone talk about the entertainment on Oceania, what sort of evening shows they offer and timing? When do you get a sense of the schedule, so making reservations in the specialty restaurants doesn’t conflict with something good?  Too optimistic?  Appreciate hearing your thoughts.  Thanks.

[LHT28]

main show is 9:30 pm usually

if it is something you want to see then tell your server you would like to finish by 9pm so you can see the show

 

 

[MEFIowa]

Read your Currents carefully every evening for the next day as well, to see what all is happening when each day.

 

On Riviera 12/2021 they had a comic do his show at 5:30 pm. You should've seen the mad rush out the exits as the herd thundered to the elevators to make their 6:30 reservations! You didn't want to be standing in their way. On Sirena 11/2022 we had a comic do a sea day show at 2:30.

 

But the main entertainment each evening on both was at 9:30 PM. IF you want to see lots of shows (wife & I don't, we only see the comics), I would get a reservation NLT 7:30 PM and preferably at 7 PM. The specialty restaurants seem to fill up to capacity at 6:30 PM when they open. And the service can get a bit slower later into the evening, depending upon how tables clear as pax leave.

[Sujormik]

Is any of the entertainment worth returning to the ship for on late nights in port? I think we have a couple ports where we are docked until 10 pm.  Unless there’s some amazing restaurant on shore (which seems unlikely with our itinerary) I’d not want to miss a dinner onboard.

 

On those late nights does anyone return to shore after dinner for awhile? Again, I do t think our itinerary makes it likely, just curious mainly.

[AMHuntFerry]

42 minutes ago, Sujormik said:

Is any of the entertainment worth returning to the ship for on late nights in port? I think we have a couple ports where we are docked until 10 pm.  Unless there’s some amazing restaurant on shore (which seems unlikely with our itinerary) I’d not want to miss a dinner onboard.

 

On those late nights does anyone return to shore after dinner for awhile? Again, I do t think our itinerary makes it likely, just curious mainly.

10 pm means you'll need to be back on the ship by 9:30 pm (or earlier...whatever the Currents daily says) which is usually when the show starts. There isn't a lot of time after dinner (say, 6:30 to 8:30) to do anything unless there is something (cafe, pub, etc.) right at/near the pier (e.g., SFO yes, Ketchikan no).

[jackdeb]

We have often had great lunches ashore when exploring the sights and go back to the ship to change then go to some bars in the evening before sailing .

[jackdeb]

I should have said that going back into town is easier in the Med. ports. If you have any overnights take advantage of the nightlife. Most stops you do not get a chance to see the city at night, quite a different look.

[LHT28]

1 hour ago, Sujormik said:

Is any of the entertainment worth returning to the ship for on late nights in port? I think we have a couple ports where we are docked until 10 pm.  Unless there’s some amazing restaurant on shore (which seems unlikely with our itinerary) I’d not want to miss a dinner onboard.

 

On those late nights does anyone return to shore after dinner for awhile? Again, I do t think our itinerary makes it likely, just curious mainly.

We have gone  ashore  for a walk after dinner  in some places  ..it was still light out   & docked in town

Depends on the  show  if you want to rush back

[Sujormik]

Thanks all.

[honmani2]

Is there a different 9:30 pm show every night or does it repeat on some nights?

[JoePDX]

2 hours ago, honmani2 said:

Is there a different 9:30 pm show every night or does it repeat on some nights?

 

The production cast shows are not repeated, unless you are on a B2B.   Headliner acts (singer, comedian, magician, etc.) that are brought onboard, generally do two shows (although different) during their time on board generally a couple nights apart.  Some are quite good.   Some, not so much.  On our last cruise on Sirena (March/April) the production cast was excellent.   Martin Kaye (piano man extraordinaire) and Katie Porter (singer/Adele tribute) two acts brought on board were superb.

 

Joe

[DoulaAnn]

On 4/19/2023 at 1:43 AM, JoePDX said:

 Martin Kaye (piano man extraordinaire)

Martin was incredibly talented and very entertaining, as well.  Great guy!

[jonthomas]

The only type of entertainment we enjoy is a good comedian. We don't sail on O for entertainment and don't miss any of it.

Our only rush through later dinners is to make the 8:30 trivia.

[MEFIowa]

24 minutes ago, jonthomas said:

The only type of entertainment we enjoy is a good comedian. We don't sail on O for entertainment and don't miss any of it....

That is us, too. Just the comics. We cruise on port-intensive cruises, for the ports & excursions. So we're usually in bed asleep by 10. Going to be the first off the ship the next morning. And the last back on at the end of the day.