So when you are aboard ship, do try to catch up on that movie or old blockbuster you missed first time around. What are your options?
Well some ships have a dedicated cinema; some have a screen outside and most have a movie channel on the TV or a DVD library.
There may be a fee which is charged to your on-board account, or in some case the viewing may be complimentary.
You will find details in your cabin and/or on the daily newspaper produced by your cruise line, but hopefully this guide will help a little, and if you have any questions don't hesitate to speak to the reception on-board your ship.
| Cruise Line | Dedicated Cinema | Films on TV in cabin | DVD Library | Outdoor sea screen | Other Movie Venues | Extra information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Club Cruises | N | Y | - | - | Cabaret Lounge | - |
| Carnival Cruises | On selected ships | Y | Y | Y | - | Carnival Liberty, Valor, Freedom, Victory, Triumph, Destiny, Splendor, Dream, Conquest, Glory, Magic, Breeze & Sunshine have a seascreen with movies screened |
| Celebrity Cruises | Y | Y | - | - | Main Theatre Celebrity Central | - |
| Costa Cruises | 4d cinema on selected ships | Y | Y | Y | Main Theatre | Costa Fascinosa, Favolosa, Deliziosa, Pacifica, Luminosa & Serena have giant screens, but do not show movies |
| Cruise & Maritime | N | Y | Y | - | Cabaret | - |
| Crystal | N | Y | Y | - | - | - |
| Cunard | Y | Y | - | - | Illuminations Royal Court Theatre | 3D films may be available in Illuminations on QM2 |
| Disney | Y | Y | - | Y | Main Theatre | All ships have a cinema and Movies on Deck, some may be first-run Disney films |
| Fred Olsen | only on Black Watch | Y | Y | - | Neptune Lounge on selected days, Marina Theatre | - |
| Holland America Line | Y | Y | - | Y | - | All ships have small dedicated Cinemas |
| Hurtigruten | N | N | - | - | - | Not every cabin category has a TV |
| MSC | 4D cinema on selected ships | Y | - | Y | Theatre for broadway style shows | Musica & Fantasia class ships have outside screens but do not show movies |
| NCL | N | Y | - | Y | - | Epic has an outdoor screen |
| Oceania | N | Y | Y | - | Theatre for live shows and musicals | - |
| P&O Cruises | Y | Y | - | Y | Adonia - Curzon Lounge Azura - Malabar Ventura & Oceana - Theatre | There is a cinema on Arcadia, Aurora and Oriana. Azura has an outdoor cinema SeaScreen |
| Princess Cruises | N | Y | - | Y | Theatre for Broadway Productions | Golden, Crown, Sea, Star, Dawn, Coral, Caribbean, Emerald, Ruby, Sun, Island, Diamond, Sapphire and Grand Princess have a seascreen with movies screened |
| Regent | N | Y | Y | - | - | - |
| Royal Caribbean | N | Y | - | Y | Aqua Theatre | Outdoor movie screen available on Allure, Oasis, Independence, Freedom, Liberty, Radiance & Splendour |
| Seabourn | N | Y | Y | N | - | Movies occasionally shown in Theatre |
| Seadream | N | Y | Y | Y | - | - |
| Silversea | N | Y | Y | - | - | Silver Explorer & Spirit have interactive TV rather than DVD players |
| Star Clipper | N | Y | Y | - | - | - |
| Thomson | only on thomson spirit | Y | Y | Thomson Discovery | -Theatre for west end style shows | DVD players are available in some Suites,Dedicated cinema on Thomson Spirit. Discovery has an outdoor screen. |
| Voyages to Antiquity | N | Y | - | - | - | Movies being shown, but not on demand |
| Windstar | N | Y | Y | - | - | - |
Although they come very close to Disney Cruise Line, both have a dedicated cinema on 4 of their ships. However with P&O Cruises you have the choice of an adult-only ship.
P&O Cruises have dedicated cinemas on Arcadia, Aurora and Oriana. Azura has a Seascreen – an outdoor screen in the pool area.
There are other venues on board P&O Cruises' ships where movies are shown; The Curzon Lounge on Adonia, The Malabar on Azura and the Theatre on board both Ventura and Oceana.
P&O Cruises cater for movie lovers while at sea. So relax and enjoy a movie whether you like a romantic love film or an action-packed adventure film, there will be something for you on board.
Although there isn't a DVD library available with P&O Cruises, there are movies on the TV for you to enjoy in the comfort and privacy of your cabin.
The above information is to be used as a guide only. Please check with individual cruiselines or your cruise consultant before booking a cruise. Each cruiseline reserves the right to change their policy at any time without notice for which Cruise.co.uk cannot be held responsible. The information is compiled and calculated by Cruise.co.uk - this information is not to be reproduced without prior permission.
