The 7 Best Piano Bars at Sea

by Donna Heiderstadt | Nov 20, 2016

Pre-dinner, post-dinner, or even after midnight, someone on a cruise ship somewhere in the world is seated at a keyboard tickling the ivories for a room full of happy passengers. If you love piano bars, you’re in luck. Each cruise line has its own vibe — from romantic and jazzy to raucous and rock ‘n’ roll-inspired. Here, our picks for the best piano bars at sea.

Princess' Crooners Lounge & Bar / Princess Cruises

Photo: Norwegian's Howl at the Moon / NCL

1. Howl at the Moon on Norwegian Cruise Line

Not one but two players plunk (and pound) the keys in this entertaining nighttime venue on board Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Escape, and Norwegian Getaway. Write a request on a piece of paper — anything from a Broadway show tune to a Beyoncé chart topper — and the dueling pianos keep the crowd revved and the revelry going.