Finding a good bar in the middle of the ocean? Not as hard as you might think, thanks to some pretty darn cool cruise ship watering holes. Running the gamut from ultra-sleek martini bars to vibrant pubs with a Caribbean vibe, these are some of the coolest onboard bars, the perfect picks for enjoying happy hour (or, really, any hour) on the high seas.
Royal Caribbean International
- Rising Tide Bar
Go from point A to point B, and enjoy a drink along the way! Aboard Royal Caribbean’s Oasis of the Seas, you can find yourself in an elevator and a bar at the same time, as their Rising Tide bar links deck 5 with deck 8.
Norwegian Cruise Line
- Svedka& Inniskillin Ice Bar
Looking for a spot to chill out? Head straight to Norwegian’s Svedka & Inniskillin Ice Bar. Inspired by ice hotels in Scandinavia, this brrrrreathtaking arctic hangout is kept at a brisk 17° to keep the walls, seats, and glasses from melting.
Celebrity Cruises
- Celebrity Galleria Tastings & Martini Bar
Another great spot to keep cool: Celebrity’s Martini Bar & Crush. While sitting at the ice-topped bar, you’ll enjoy bartenders who make a show of preparing martinis – classic and contemporary – and a portfolio of fine caviars.
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Carnival Cruise Line
- RedFrog Pub
Get on island time! In Carnival’s RedFrog Pub, you’ll feel like you’re dead-smack in the middle of oh-so-fun Key West, where the atmosphere is ultra-laid-back, the music is lively, and the private-label brew is delicious.
Princess Cruises
- Wheelhouse Bar
Love whiskey? Then Princess might just be the cruise line for you. Inside their signature Wheelhouse Bar, guests can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, plush seating, and sampling from the menu’s 56 whiskies.
MSC Cruises
- Top Sail Lounge
It’s a living room! It’s a lookout! It’s a bar! Aboard the MSC Divina, Yacht Club members can enjoy their choice of beverages in the super-comfortable, crowd-free Top Sail Lounge, which touts a stunning 180-degree sea view.
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Cunard Cruises
- Golden Lion
Raise a pint at the Golden Lion, a true Cunard “favourite.” Here, passengers can relax in a cozy atmosphere complete with all the hallmarks of a traditional British pub: hearty ales, crisp ciders, and belly-warming dishes.
Disney Cruise Line
- Diversions, O’Gill’s, 678
Get your game face on and head to one of Disney’s lively sports bars – Diversions, O’Gills Pub, or 687 Pub – where you can watch your favorite teams, play a round of trivia, and sip a frothy draft brew.
- Connoisseur’s Corner
Perfect for those cigar enthusiasts out there, the Silversea fleet (with the exception of the expedition vessels) brings you the Connoisseur’s Corner – a clubby lounge where you can sample fine cognacs and enjoy some smoke on the water.
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