Lisel Hlista here with what to expect onboard a cruise ship.Without the legal restrictions imposed on land-based facilities, cruise ships routinely operate a casino. (Don’t expect one on Disney Cruise Line ships, however, and in general expect more emphasis on the casino on ships catering to the American market than on those for Europeans.) Las Vegas is also the model for cruise ship entertainment venues, featuring comedians, singing-and-dancing shows, magicians, first-run movies, etc.