Movie theatres on cruise ships are getting bigger, better, and more “decked out.” If you want to watch a movie in style while cruising on the high seas, here’s a list of the best cruise ship movie theatres.
Disney Cruise Line – Buena Vista Theatre
Unsurprisingly, Disney Cruise Line has one of the best cruise ship move theatres. The Buena Vista Theatre is available on all four of its ships, Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, Disney Wonder, and Disney Magic. The theatre channels the golden age of film with its Art Deco stylings and was the first to have 3D movies onboard its ships. You can get refreshments from the concession stand before your movie. Check out Disney
Cunard Line – Royal Court Theatre & Illuminations
Cunard Line offers two different awesome movie theatres onboard several of its ships. Cunard’s Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth cruise ships have the Royal Court Theatre, where you can reserve a private box complete with service including desserts and champagne.
Meanwhile, Queen Mary 2 is home to a planetarium that doubled as a 3D movie theatre, called Illuminations.
Carnival Cruises – IMAX Theatre
Carnival Cruises Carnival Vista and Carnival Horizon cruise ships have the first IMAX movie theatres at sea. You can experience movies on the ship’s massive IMAX screen and immerse yourself in some of the best movies at sea, complete with refreshments available at the concession stand – because we all love snacks and candy while watching a movie.
Princess Cruises – Movies Under the Stars
Princess Cruises has a unique movie theatre onboard its ships with its Movies Under the Stars program. At night, the poolside deck turns into a magical amphitheater with comfortable seating and blankets, while a movie plays on the huge outdoor screen. You can also watch various sporting events such as the Superbowl and basketball finals, as well as video game tournaments for kids.
Royal Caribbean – Outdoor Movie Night
Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie night on the big screen under the stars. The outdoor movie night on Royal Caribbean’s ships is a great family-friendly movie event.
Viking Orion – Explorers’ Dome
If you are interested in space and the night sky, this unique movie theatre/planetarium on Viking Cruise’s Viking Orion is perfect for you. The planetarium is the highest-definition 7K planetarium in the world, according to Viking Cruises. In addition to awesome views of the night sky, the planetarium doubles as a 3D movie theatre showing two 3D films, “Journey to Space” and “Under the Arctic Sky,” as well as other enrichment programs and films.
