Shrek and pals to entertain cruise goers

Royal Caribbean International has teamed up with animated film studio powerhouse DreamWorks Animation to bring the stars of Shrek, Madagascar and Kung Fu Panda onboard its cruise ships.

Starting in December cruise goers will be able to interact with the well-known characters through a variety of shows and activities.

“We are constantly striving to offer dynamic and engaging programming onboard our ships and couldn’t think of a better brand than DreamWorks Animation to help take it to the next level,” said Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO, DreamWorks Animation.

“DreamWorks Animation and Royal Caribbean are both innovative companies who at the core are in the business of entertaining. Together we can raise the bar by delivering the next generation of premium entertainment at sea.”

The Dreamworks characters will first come to life onboard Allure of the Seas, which makes its debut in December and will be the world’s largest cruise ship.

Guests can expect special events and energetic parades as well as interactive ‘character meals’ in the main dining hall as well as plenty of photo opportunities with the Dreamworks characters.

Activities and games for children will be integrated into the ‘Adventure Ocean’ children’s program, and 3D movies will also be introduced at the ships theatres.

To celebrate the addition of Allure of the Seas to the cruise line’s fleet, the DreamWorks Animation cast of characters will perform an aquatic based show full of acrobatics and high-diving stunts in the AquaTheater, an outdoor venue at the stern of the ship.