Theme Cruises

DebbieandJerry · September 26, 2008

The SS Norway to Eastern Caribbean in 1994 (or so) that we took was a 60's and country western theme cruise. They had incredible bands playing opposite nights with lots of outdoor parties.

People "dressed" more for these nights than I've seen on lots of "formal nights". To clarify, most times, folks will dress formal for the pictures, dinner and a little bit of casino. Then it's back to the room and in to the comfy clothes.

Not on the Norway. If it was Country Western, these folks were outfitted from head to toe (and I mean some expensive duds) for the entire duration. Same with 60's night. Gives a different meaning to "dressing up".

We've been on ships where they have interactive classes (pay extra for them) that are themed. But, we didn't sign up for the ship because of the classes. It was just something that we noticed once we were on board.

I don't recall paying extra for themes. I think it's just another advertising tool to interest folks on cruising. We're so hooked that it really wouldn't matter what the theme was. We'd still go.

Joanandjoe · September 26, 2008

Our first cruise on Regent (which was still Radisson at that time) was three years ago, September 2005. from Montreal to NYC. It was a jazz cruise, and the jazz was unbelievably good. See our review in the ship reviews section of this web site.

Our 2006 Noordam cruise technically had a food and wine theme, but the theme was not much in evidence.

In both cases, we signed up for the cruise before ot became a theme cruise, In appropriate circumstances, a good theme could be the reason for choosing a particular cruise.