Your Guide to Summer Movie Fun on Deck
Summer is the perfect time to enhance onboard entertainment with family-friendly movie events. Our latest programming guide offers effortless ideas to boost attendance and create memorable experiences using films from our extensive library. From themed nights to interactive activities, discover how easy it is to captivate your guests with cinematic fun.
Read on for new, ready-to-use movie programming ideas that require minimal prep but deliver maximum fun.
Family Talent Show & Movie Combo
Host a family-friendly talent show in a lounge, theater or open-deck space. Invite families to perform short acts — think singing, dancing, joke-telling or magic tricks. Keep it light and supportive, with an MC hyping up each act. Follow up the performances with a screening of a lighthearted musical or comedy.
Culinary Cinema
Pair cooking demonstrations with food-themed movies. For example, serve spaghetti during “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” or showcase how to make fancy chocolates alongside a screening of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.”
Superhero Day
Organize superhero-themed games and conclude with a film like “The Incredibles” or “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Ideas include a “Kryptonite” scavenger hunt for green items around the ship, an obstacle course made out of common items like pool noodles and beach blankets, or simply pre-show superhero trivia.
Classic Camp-In
Recreate a camp atmosphere indoors with movies like “The Parent Trap” or “Camp Rock.” Lots of these films end with a dramatic tournament. Consider giving families onboard the chance to work together by creating fun challenges for them to compete in before the movie, like a hot dog eating contest, stacking contest or race. Provide snacks like popcorn and s'mores for a nostalgic touch.
Dive-In Movie Nights
Transform your pool deck into an open-air cinema. Encourage guests to float and enjoy films and enhance the experience with themed snacks and decorations.