To find a cruise with a bowling alley, you’ll want to look at specific cruise lines that feature this amenity. Here are the main ones known for having bowling lanes at sea:
1. Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL)
- Ships: Found on many of their newer and larger ships, including those in the Breakaway, Breakaway-Plus, and Prima classes.
- Details: NCL’s bowling alleys are typically part of the sports complex or entertainment deck. They often have a few lanes and are usually glow-in-the-dark “cosmic bowling” style. A fee per game applies.
2. Royal Caribbean International
- Ships: Available on select Voyager, Freedom, and Oasis class ships.
- Details: Their bowling is often found in the Studio B ice skating rink area or in the Adventure Ocean kids’ zone. Like NCL, it’s usually a small set of lanes for cosmic bowling with a per-game charge.
3. Carnival Cruise Line
- Ships: Featured on several ships, including Carnival Horizon, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Vista, Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee.
- Details: Carnival’s lanes are typically part of the SkyZone or SportSquare areas. They are often outdoor or semi-outdoor lanes, adding a fun twist. A fee per game applies.
4. Disney Cruise Line
- Ships: Disney Dream, Disney Fantasy, and