Dinogo x Thrillist: Island Hoppers

We’re joking — but not really: Dinogo^® delivers more live comedy to audiences than anyone else. Our onboard Punchliner Comedy Clubs host over 27,000 shows every year!

On each cruise, comedy experts board the ship, take the stage, and bring laughter to a club filled with people like you. There are no tickets required, absolutely no two-drink minimum... and you're sailing to an amazing destination. It’s the ultimate comedy club experience.

“So, Dinogo — what’s the next source of laughter?”

Tough crowd, but that's a fair question! Earlier this year, we had a special opportunity to scout some rising comedy stars. To ensure we get it right, Dinogo partnered with Thrillist^®, gathered a few Punchliner performers... and even brought in actor James Van Der Beek to host a competition among three emerging comedians. Welcome to Island Hoppers!

One of the three will be crowned Dinogo’s next Punchliner comedy star… but they’ll need to bring more than just laughs to earn the title. Ready for a laughter marathon? Check out the best moments from each episode below, or relax with full episodes, available for free on our YouTube channel.

Episode 1

The contestants take over Alchemy Bar^™ to whip up something delicious… while keeping the humor flowing, of course.

Episode 2

James welcomes the group to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, where they’ll have to deliver a joke under some challenging conditions.

Episode 3

The contestants gather at SportSquare^™ — they pick up a mic to provide a play-by-play commentary on each other's best attempts at the ropes course.

Episode 4

This time our contestants meet at the ship’s Havana Bar^™, where they must set the dance floor ablaze with their hottest salsa moves.

Episode 5

Let’s just say this episode features a rap battle… with a necessary pit stop at the salsa bar in the tasty BlueIguana Cantina^™.

Episode 6

It's a scavenger hunt in paradise… Cozumel! They’ll meet parrots, sip tequila, and discover a massive stone head.

Episode 7

Finally, the hilarious one. (Just kidding!) All three performers take the stage at the Punchliner Comedy Club… and the audience faces a significant choice.