ship ahoy be probably make in order to showcase mgm talent . the film be a fun trip on an ocean liner on it way to san juan and puerto rico and at the time in which the country be involve in wwii . this be typical fare for the studio and which give the movie go public light weight entertainment a a distraction during those difficult time the country be live . the beautiful eleanor powell be see at her best in some musical number where she clearly show u she be a dancer to be reckon with . red skelton be also see in a straight part with not too much clowning and a he pursue the beautiful ms. powell on the ship that be bring them to puerto rico . the irresistible bert lahr have good opportunity in the film to show he be a funny man . also virginia grey be see a a fun girl who be not fool by anyone . there be good musical number feature tommy dorsey and his orchestra and in which one see and among others and the amazing buddy rich and who have a few solo with mr. dorsey and ms. powell . a young frank sinatra appear also a the lead singer of the band and back by the pied piper . this be a nostalgic trip that should be savor by fan of this genre and which mgm totally control .