Shows on Alaskan Cruises??

[GATOR MOM]

Does anyone know what Theater Shows they have on Alaskan cruises? Since many cruises do not leave Alaskan ports til late at night...how do they manage to have ship shows? I really don't care if I miss a show...I tend to sleep thru them anyway:p ...just wonder what kind of schedule or if they even have shows at all:confused:

[Toyz711]

our cruise had regular show schedules, most nights 2 song/dance shows. when those didn't go on, the magician or another act did. we managed 2 shows out of 7 nights..some of the family managed 3! too many other things to do.

[GATOR MOM]

Thx for the quick responce...I think there will be too many other things to do too...Alaska is better then a cruise show:rolleyes:

[Toyz711]

a couple of your shows were great to relax in, before heading back to the room. still out back to the room by 11pm, with nice romantic, quiet songs in my head.

[GATOR MOM]

Shows to relax in...yep...so relaxing I fall asleep:D Just did a carrb cruise...& I fell asleep at all the shows!!! Then woke up to the casino :eek:

[SakeDad]

Well, being a Theatrical Stage Manager for national Broadway tours I have to at least check out the talent and see what level the show is on HAL. I will also be in the piano bar trying to get that NYC Greenwich Village feeling. You never know in my business when I may be trying to get a job (or even have one offered without asking:D ) on the cruise ships. So it's always good to see what I may be required to oversee.:rolleyes:

[Chat Noir]

The shows listed on the daily activities guide on our Alaska cruises were much like what I've seen listed and attended on a Caribbean cruise. Both early and late shows. We didn't attend even one of the musical shows onboard while in Alaska We had friends who enjoyed a couple of shows as part of their cruiseship experience.

Some days 'talks and lectures' in the show lounges will be offered by the naturalist (if the cruiseline has one) or by NP rangers. Those are worth seeing, my opinion, because it enhances the whole Alaskan adventure.

If you attend a show or one of the talks, and find it dull, don't hesitate to get up and leave. I have left one ranger talk which was putting me to sleep, the ranger just wasn't a good public speaker. Although I prefer to be mannerly, time in Alaska is just too precious to not enjoy every moment possible.:)

[lambs2]

On our HAL cruise in Alaska the shows were the WORST attended I have ever seen on a cruise ship! DH and I went to them most nights. We felt sorry for the poor kids doing the performing in the Musical numbers as there were so few there to watch!

[qiangf2]

when you plan your day, make sure check out the daily schedule they sent out the night before... so you won't miss some of the great shows... Try to joggle between show time and dinner reservation as well.

[GATOR MOM]

Thx for all the opinions...so there are shows...but if there is something to do on shore...on shore I will be!!! :)