Living Quarters A performer will most likely have at least one roommate. The headlining acts and solo performers will have single cabins, while smaller ensemble members and dancers will be in double cabins. Cabins are located in the front of the ship on the bottom levels and are usually smaller than passenger's cabins.

On modern cruise ships in 2026, entertainers usually stay in crew cabins, but their accommodations are often higher in quality than those of the general service staff. "Guest Entertainers" (like headline comedians or specialty acts who only perform for a few nights) are typically given guest-area inside cabins or "officer-level" cabins that are located on higher decks. Permanent cast members (dancers and singers who stay for 6-month contracts) usually stay in the crew quarters on the lower decks, but they often have single-occupancy rooms or share with only one other person, whereas junior staff may share more crowded quarters. These entertainer cabins are usually "above the waterline" and are situated near the theater or the crew bar. Because entertainers are considered "staff" with "passenger status" privileges, they are often allowed to use passenger amenities like the gym, buffet, and lounges during their off-hours, provided they follow the ship's uniform and behavior codes.