Most Caribbean cruise ships offer extensive entertainment options, including nightly Broadway and/or Las Vegas-Style shows as well as live bands on deck. Most ships also have casinos. Other entertainment options include themed parties on deck, ranging from Western hoedowns to Caribbean limbo affairs. Disney Cruises (disneycruise.disney.go.com) offers "Pirates in the Caribbean," a party that includes a themed dinner, a show, and a fireworks spectacular. Most ships also offer movies, pool tables, video games and giant screen televisions.
When it comes to staying fit, Caribbean cruise ships offer dozens of options. Most ships have fitness centers that include treadmills, stair-steppers, weight machines and free weights. Some ships are equipped with jogging jacks, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and even ice skating rinks. While all cruise ships have pools, some have pools equipped with a "swim against the current" feature for lap swimming. Many Caribbean ships offer miniature golf, putting greens, as well as golf simulators. Most ships have full-service spas that offer facials, scrubs, massages and body wraps.
If you're looking for enlightenment on a cruise, you are also likely to find it. Most ships offer a variety of cooking classes, as well as classes in photography, ceramics, and computers. Some ships also offer personal trainers, as well as classes in yoga, Pilates and kickboxing. Most ships have libraries with thousands of books, including contemporary titles. Some lines offer special programs for kids that include activities like pizza parties, scavenger hunts, sports tournaments and movie nights.
Dining on a Caribbean cruise ships presents a wide array of choices, from formal dining rooms with fixed seating at fixed times to casual restaurants that will serve you anytime. Most ships also have a collection of outlets that serve ice cream, pastries, pizza or afternoon tea. Caribbean ships also offer dozens of shopping outlets, where passengers can buy almost anything, including fine jewelry, apparel, accessories, fragrances, porcelain and collectibles. On some ships, the shopping areas are arranged like malls, with a wide selection of shops and restaurants.
