"Destination Unknown"
Photo: "Destination Unknown" / Carnival Cruise Line / Andy Newman

7. Stage Shows

Available: Across the fleet

Yes, the new 45-minute nighttime Playlist productions are better than the older shows and some of the dancers and singers have some talent. But we're not talking Broadway —  some shows include pre-recorded soundtracks, and these medleys just aren’t very coherent.

Instead: Head to the Punchliner Comedy Club and see how naughty the comedians get at sea. Just remember: the later the show, the more R-rated the routine.