{"id":2303174,"date":"2026-02-27T14:42:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:42:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2303174"},"modified":"2026-02-27T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T14:42:35","slug":"msc-cruises-reveals-2026-entertainment-lineup-including-robot-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/msc-cruises-reveals-2026-entertainment-lineup-including-robot-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"MSC Cruises reveals 2026 entertainment lineup including robot dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MSC Cruises is set to welcome dogs onto its<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/cruise\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cruise ships;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> cruise ships<\/a> \u2013 but only the robotic kind.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/cruise-lines\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:cruise line;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"> cruise line<\/a> has outlined features of its new onboard entertainment for 2026 including new parties, interactive game shows and a chance to play with artificially intelligent robot dogs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The Italian-owned cruise brand is known for its family-focused activities, West End style shows and musical performances across its 22-strong fleet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Steve Leatham, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/topic\/msc-cruises\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MSC Cruises\u2019;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">MSC Cruises\u2019<\/a> vice president of entertainment said: \u201cAs a family-owned company, we know how important it is to offer entertainment that brings generations together.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here is what to expect.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">AI-powered robot entertainment<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MSC Cruises will teach guests about robots on board (MSC Cruises)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">In a first for the cruise industry, MSC Cruises is piloting AI-powered robotic dogs, accompanied by humanoid robots.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">They are developed by Unitree Robotics and will be on board select ships.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The initiative is already being tested on <em>MSC Bellissima <\/em>and will be available soon on both <em>MSC Bellissima<\/em> in Asia and <em>MSC Magnifica<\/em> during a segment of its World Cruise 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Passengers will be able to take part in meet-and-greets with the robots, plus see robot-themed parades and join interactive workshops for children aged over seven. There will also be dance appearances during the cruise line\u2019s Doremix Family Disco.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Updated shows, parties and live entertainment<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"MSC Cruises' Dirty Dancing show will be on more ships (MSC Cruises)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"643\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/R0PWFydFctnfOrMmeJiLvw--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_independent_577\/9d5945a3b589f631005e1035c4318b4a\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>MSC Cruises&#8217; Dirty Dancing show will be on more ships (MSC Cruises)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MSC Cruises has regular themed evenings such as white night and 1980s parties.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">For 2026, there will also be a fully renewed 1970s party rolling out across the fleet with refreshed music, upgraded costumes and improved interactive experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Guests can unwind with 20 new big band performances that will debut on <em>MSC Poesia<\/em>, which will also feature the onboard <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/msc-cruises-bringing-dirty-dancing-125634199.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dirty Dancing: In Concert.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em>Dirty Dancing: In Concert.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Meanwhile <em>MSC Seaview<\/em> and <em>MSC Grandiosa<\/em> will launch a complete refresh of their main production shows, while guest favourite Paz, a popular Flamenco show, will make a return to <em>MSC Meraviglia. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Dueling Pianos, a popular music show with guests, will be introduced to <em>MSC Seascape<\/em>, along with a brand-new American Country Band experience.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Game shows<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Two new original shows are launching in 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Chart Toppers is a high-energy music game show celebrating the biggest hits from the 1970s to today, while Quiz O\u2019Clock: The Battle is a competitive game-show experience, a twist on the line\u2019s classic quiz show.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Lego links<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The Lego Parade is a popular family event on MSC Cruises ships (MSC Cruises)\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/T58HvR0oLQvm4YdbYBqF5A--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTY0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/the_independent_577\/6d98be642d241c175b1e2a96f1d45962\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal dialogue\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The Lego Parade is a popular family event on MSC Cruises ships (MSC Cruises)<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">MSC Cruises has an ongoing partnership with Lego and its kids clubs are full of opportunities to build.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Its popular Lego Parade, available on vessels such as<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/first-look-1-billion-msc-115438211.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:MSC World America,;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><em> MSC World America, <\/em><\/a>will be introduced on more ships\u00a0\u2013 taking the total to 14.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The popular parade, which brings seven Lego mascots together with MSC\u2019s own mascot, Doremi, will be gradually rolled out to <em>MSC Grandiosa<\/em>, <em>MSC Poesia, MSC Divina, MSC Seaside<\/em> and <em>MSC Seaview.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Families can also look forward to a refreshed, digital-first Lego Family Game Show and a MasterChef at Sea contest.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Matteo Mancini, MSC Cruises\u2019 family entertainment development director, said: \u201cMSC Entertainment is fully focused on the future and is actively investing in the development of new, modern forms of entertainment, spanning digital and immersive experiences.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">\u201cFrom robots and game shows to interactive fun, active experiences, partnerships with celebrated brands, original mascots and music, this year\u2019s offering on MSC Cruises is truly spectacular.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong>Read more: <\/strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/uk.news.yahoo.com\/best-river-cruise-lines-according-000100811.html\" data-ylk=\"slk:The best river cruise lines, according to passengers;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;\" class=\"link  yahoo-link\"><strong>The best river cruise lines, according to passengers<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source malaysia.news.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MSC Cruises is set to welcome dogs onto its cruise ships \u2013 but only the robotic kind. 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