There’s something wonderful about listening to live music, and most cruise lines include some live music in their entertainment programs. Imagine relaxing in a comfortable chair with a beverage beside you, floating on the waves but also on the sounds of music; or, jumping up out of your chair to dance to a live beat.
Cruise lines
employ first-rate musicians to provide the soundtrack for your cruise. Depending
on the ship, you might hear live music in the atrium and by the pool during the
day, and in lounges and bars at night.
Holland
America Line is known for presenting a variety of live music in special venues on
its ships. The venues vary but may include B.B. King’s Blues Club, featuring
classic rhythm & blues; Billboard Onboard, a unique piano bar; the Rolling
Stone Rock Room, which highlights classic rock from “best of” lists published
by Rolling Stone magazine; or the Rolling Stone Lounge, where the band might
play any genre.
Norwegian
Cruise Line has a variety of live music venues, too. Depending on the ship, you
might hear rock hits at Syd Norman’s Pour House; dueling pianos at Howl at the
Moon bar; or Merseybeat at The Cavern Club, an homage to the legendary
Liverpool club where the Beatles used to perform.
Royal
Caribbean Cruise Line has live music across its fleet, showcasing jazz, blues,
big band swing, Latin music, and more. To hear some sweet tunes, look for venues
like Boleros, Centrum, Jazz on 4, and the Schooner Bar. Quantum-class ships
feature Music Hall, a two-deck-high venue where you can chill, dance, or even
play a game of billiards. The entire club is designed for unobstructed views of
the main stage, with nothing to block your enjoyment of the music.
Cruise lines
that sail smaller ships present live music, too. For example, Regent Seven Seas’
Regent Signature Orchestra plays dance music all around the cruise line’s ships;
and Windstar Cruises has live music in the Compass Rose lounge and bar.
Many cruise
ships have main-stage productions that also feature live music from a resident combo
or orchestra. Some theme cruises are entirely devoted to an era or genre of
music, turning a ship into one big performance stage and the cruise into an
immersive musical experience.
To find out more
about the live music venues on your next cruise, talk with Anita, your
professional travel advisor.
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