Holland America Cruises Entertainment

Experience Unmatched Entertainment on Holland America Cruise

Live shows, new productions, games, adventure, nightlife, and so much more—entertainment with Holland America is neverending. Start your day with something enthralling and end up with fun and exciting because this cruise line brings an array of entertainment, not letting any moment get dull. The wealth of activities is tailored while keeping every guest in mind. If you are traveling as a couple, with kids or parents, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From Broadway-style shows and live music in the lounge to engaging outdoor adventures during the day, there's never a dull moment on board. Each experience is thoughtfully crafted to create lasting memories for everyone.

Music Walk: Get ready for a musical tour. With famous onboard venues like BB King's Blues Club, Billboard Onboard, Lincoln Center Stage, and the Rolling Stone Rock Room, this journey will add a variety of music to your life. Highlighting the best of Music Walk, you can

• Groove with All-Star Band coming from Beale Street in Memphis to BB King's Blues Club
• Dance to the beats of live rock, pop, and country music at the Rolling Stone Rock Room. 
• Enjoy some live performances at the Billboard Onboard.

World Stage: A large theater with a two-story LED screen, this is the venue for many live shows and performances, such as EXC® Talk lectures by local experts. Here are some popular shows you can attend at the World Stage:

• Step One Dance Company performs with six dancers, presenting a beautiful combination of choreography. Humanity and Stages are the two popular shows that are shown to the audience.
• Cantaré is a musical adventure that features a vocal composition with instruments, a recitative, and an aria to amaze audiences with their harmonies. 
• Island Magic is a steel band that performs calypso, classical, pop, and a variety of music. Classical concerts, songs from Broadway, and motion pictures are some of their best picks.

New Mainstage Production: Adding more to the entertainment options onboard Holland America, the cruise line hosts a series of new mainstage performances. You can enjoy

• Song & Dance featuring musical numbers from Broadway and Hollywood.
• Class Act that brings you the Vegas vibes with female performers and a nightclub stage.
• All That! That presents the classic TV shows from the '60s, '70s, and '80s by singing, dancing, and comedy.
• Hey, Mr. DJ", a radio DJ playing the hits from the '60s. 

Some mainstage shows are region-specific, like the Caribbean cruises that host Island Magic steel drum concerts, and Canada and New England cruises have added Breton Thunder to their entertainment list.

Onboard Activities

Enjoy games and activities for that extra fun and adventure. From an educational experience at BBC Earth in Concert to a relaxing nature retreat at Greenhouse Spa & Salon, spend your leisure time doing what excites you the most. The High Score family game room is best for enjoying board games, skeeball, a tilting labyrinth, and other games. Most cruises feature pickleball courts with top-deck views to enjoy a game of Pickleball At Sea. 

Kids Club

Planning a cruise vacation with kids? Holland America has an exclusive kids club with amazing games and activities for children of all ages. The cruise organizes an array of entertainment options that include sports, challenging team games, scavenger hunts, video game competitions, and themed parties. Depending on the age, these are some of the popular kids club programs onboard:

• Kids Programs for kids ages 3 to 6 with activities like crafts, games, and theme parties
• Tween programs for kids aged 7 to 11 with activities like arts & crafts, sporting events, gaming tournaments, and theme parties
• Teen programs for those above 12 to 17 years old, with sports challenges and group games, are organized during the day, while events like Poker Night and Video Game Tournaments are organized at night.

Nightlife: Movies, Casinos, and Parties

Adults can enjoy an exclusive nightlife onboard. There are a few ships that host special Movies On Board, with recent-release films and some all-time classics. Adding more fun to the cruise experience, you can attend the Holland America Orange Party. Dress up in your favorite wild wigs, giant hats, boas, and bowties, but only if it's orange. This party is going to be fun and wild, with music and Dance. The cruise also features casinos, letting you try your luck to win and have a blast. With table games, poker, blackjack, and more, this is going to be fun.