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Although extra charges for certain cruise ship attractions and specialty dining experiences are common today, most cruise ship shows continue to be included in cruise fares.<\/p>\n
Across most mainstream cruise lines, high-quality stage productions, live music experiences, and club shows enhance and add value to cruise vacations. While the newest and most popular cruise ship shows often require advance reservations to secure a seat, additional fees are not required for most performances.<\/p>\n
A growing trend in the cruise industry is bringing new fees for one type of intimate, entertainment experience curated for adults, however. New ticketed, immersive experiences like Princess Cruises\u2019 Spellbound by Magic Castle<\/a> on Star Princess are pairing cocktails and a show, charging admission while including specialty cocktails with the experience.<\/p>\n Now, Norwegian Cruise Line is introducing its own take on cocktails and a show as part of the bold entertainment lineup<\/a> on board its new ship, Norwegian Luna.<\/p>\n Want the latest cruise news and deals? Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter.<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n As passengers prepare to set sail on Norwegian Luna\u2019s first cruises from Miami this spring, some have been disappointed to learn that one of the ship\u2019s highly anticipated new entertainment experiences, LunaTique, comes with a fee.<\/p>\n Exclusively for passengers 21 and older, LunaTique is an immersive, pop circus party experience inspired by Las Vegas nightlife held in the cruise line\u2019s comedy show venue, The Improv at Sea. <\/p>\n Related: Places to get free alcohol on a cruise ship<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n With reservations for the show now available in the NCL app for the ship\u2019s first sailings, passengers looking forward to the after-hours entertainment experience are now finding out that LunaTique requires the purchase of a $44.99 ticket, which includes four themed cocktails and a souvenir glass.<\/p>\n \u201cOpened the app today and noticed the entertainment section actually has the entertainment finally posted. However, I was really annoyed to see that LunaTique has a $45 fee,\u201d Adorable_Ad_7605 wrote in the NCL community<\/a> on Reddit.<\/p>\n Another passenger posted a screenshot in the Reddit thread of the app description for LunaTique reservations, which states that a \u201c$44.99 ticket (gratuity included) grants entry to the full experience. Four specialty cocktails and a souvenir glass are part of this unforgettable evening.\u201d<\/p>\nNew LunaTique show on Norwegian Luna requires ticket purchase<\/strong><\/h2>\n