MSC Cruises has unveiled a major revamp of its onboard entertainment offering; essentially taking entertainment at sea to the next level in 2026 with a refreshed programme for all ages.
This year, guests sailing with MSC Cruises will enjoy a range of brand-new and enhanced experiences across the fleet, from vibrant parties and interactive game shows to digital experiences and live music.
Among the highlights is a world-first at sea – AI-powered robot dogs from Unitree Robotics, currently being piloted on board in Asia.
In a first for the cruise industry, MSC Cruises is piloting AI-powered robotic dogs, accompanied by humanoid robots, developed by Unitree Robotics on board select ships.
The initiative is already being tested on and will be available soon on both in Asia and during a segment of the World Cruise 2026.
Guests will enjoy meet-and-greets with the robots, robot-themed parade and interactive robotic workshops for children 7 and older. The sessions will introduce guests to robotics and future technologies in a creative way, featuring dance appearances during the cruise line’s Doremix Family Disco.
Guest-favorite events return with a fresh new look in 2026, including a fully renewed ’70s Party rolling out fleetwide with new music, upgraded costumes and elevated interactive experiences.
20 new Big Band performances will debut on , which will also feature the highly anticipated Dirty Dancing: In Concert. and will launch a complete refresh of its main production shows and will welcome back the popular Flamenco show, Paz
Dueling Pianos will be added to the lineup on , along with a brand-new American Country Band experience, a live entertainment concept sure to delight country music enthusiasts.
Guests will be among the first to enjoy two neworiginal shows across the fleet. Chart Toppers, a high-energy music game show celebrating the biggest hits from the 1970s to today, and Quiz O’Clock, a competitive game-show experience offering a twist on the line’s classic quiz show.
Following a successful pilot, MSC Cruises’ Professional Coaches Program, covering sports, wellness and arts and crafts, will expand to 15 ships in 2026, giving guests even more opportunities to stay active and try something new while at sea.
MSC Cruises will be introducing itsguest-favorite, the LEGO® Parade, onboard more ships, expanding the offering from seven to 14 ships in 2026. The popular parade, which brings seven LEGO® mascots together with the brand’s own mascot, Doremi, will be gradually rolled out to , and
Meanwhile, across the fleet, the MasterChef at Sea offering will feature refreshed formats for adults, kids and teens.
Families can look forward to a refreshed, digital-first LEGO® Family Game Show launching fleet-wide, following the successful pilot on . The format will feature a high-energy final round designed to unleash creativity for both children and parents, immersed in a vibrant experience surrounded by LEGO® bricks and mascots.
On , guests will be able to benefit from an expanded Naturalist Program, including engaging wildlife and geology presentations, with a dedicated session for children and two enrichment talks on sea days.
A new educational entertainment programme designed to inspire younger guests through interactive learning and play, Ocean Day by the MSC Foundation, will also be rolled out fleetwide.
