Whether you’re an avid poker player or just like to try your luck on the slot machines, cruise ship casinos offer a little something for everyone, without a flight to Las Vegas.
While some cruise lines offer more games than others, blackjack, poker, roulette, and slots are standard on all ships except Silversea Cruises, which don’t allow poker. Here’s what cruise lines offer in their casinos so you can take a gamble on your next cruise:
Casino credit allows you to establish a line of credit before sailing for access to gaming funds once onboard. Complete the casino credit form to start the process. Princess Cruise Line Feb 6th 4 Night Cruise to Ensenada and Catalina from Los Angeles San Pedro port on the Royal Princess. Only credit to your casino bank. So, if people try to cash out your.
| Cruise Line | Games | Minimum Bets | Penny Slots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azamara Club Cruises | Blackjack, roulette, three-card poker, slots. | $3-$5 for table games; penny slots. | Gaming lessons available. Age: 18; 21 on Alaska sailings. Payment: Cash, onboard account, or pre-approved line of credit. Smoking is permitted. |
| Carnival Cruise Lines | Blackjack, roulette, three-card and electronic poker, craps, bingo, slots. | $5 for blackjack and craps; $1 for roulette; penny slots. | Card tournaments on select sailings. Age: 18 Payment: Cash or onboard account. Smoking is permitted; there are non-smoking areas. |
| Celebrity Cruises | Blackjack, roulette, three-card and electronic poker, Texas Hold ’em, , craps, slots. Baccarat and let it ride are available by request on Celebrity Reflection, Celebrity Silhouette, Celebrity Eclipse, Celebrity Equinox, and Celebrity Solstice. Number of tables and slots varies by ship. | Varies for table games; $5 for blackjack; penny slots. | Age: 18; 21 on Alaska sailings. Payment: Cash or onboard account. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Costa Cruises | Blackjack, three-card and five-card poker, fun 21, roulette, slots. | $5 for card games — $3 on port days from 8-9 pm and sea days 2-6 pm; $1 for roulette. | Age: 18. Payment: Cash. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Crystal Cruises | Blackjack, craps, roulette, three-card and electronic poker, Texas Hold ’em, slots. Mini-baccarat is available upon request. | $5 for table games; penny slots. | Age: 18. Payment: Onboard account, cash, or line of credit established before sailing. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Cunard Line | Blackjack, three-card poker, roulette, slots. | 25 cents for roulette; $1 for blackjack and poker; penny slots. | Age: 18. Payment: Cash or onboard account. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Disney Cruise Line | These ships do not have casinos. | These ships do not have casinos. | These ships do not have casinos. |
| Holland America Line | Blackjack, roulette, craps, three-card poker, Texas Hold ’em, slots. | $5 for table games; $1 for roulette, and Texas Hold ’em; penny slots. | Lottery, tournaments in slots or blackjack, free gaming lessons, and Club 21, a frequent players club with opportunity to earn rewards for every game you play. Age: 18. Payment: Cash, onboard account, cash advance. Slots only use card registered with onboard account. Smoking is permitted. |
| MSC Cruises | Blackjack, poker, roulette, chemin de fer, punto banco, trente et quarante, slots, bingo. | $5-$10 for table games; penny slots. | Tournaments. Age: 18 on Mediterranean sailings; 21 on Caribbean sailings. Payment: Cash, credit card, or onboard account. Smoking is permitted on all ships except MSC Divina. |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Blackjack, craps, roulette, let it ride, three-card poker, Texas Hold ’em, pai gow poker, baccarat, slots. | $5 for table games; penny slots. | Tournaments in blackjack, slots, and Texas Hold ’em; free lessons on a variety of games; reward program is available. Age: 18. Payment: Cash or chips. Smoking is permitted. |
| Oceania Cruises | Blackjack, poker, roulette, slots. | $10 for 2 blackjack tables; $25 for 1; $5 for all others. | Age: 18. Payment: Cash or chips. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Princess Cruises | Blackjack, roulette, craps, Texas Hold ’em, three-card and five-card poker, let it ride, slots, bingo. Table games vary by ship. | $3-$5 for table games; penny slots on some ships. | Blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, and slot tournaments, table game lessons, and a lottery. Age: 21; 18 in Australia or the U.K.; 20 in Japan. Payment: Onboard account or cash. Smoking is permitted except on smoke-free nights. |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Blackjack, poker, roulette, mini-craps, slots. | $10 for 2 blackjack tables; $25 for 1; $5 for all others. | Age: 18. Payment: Cash or chips. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Royal Caribbean International | Blackjack, roulette, craps, poker, slots. | $3-$5 for table games; penny slots. Table games vary by ship. | Blackjack, Texas Hold ’em, and slot tournaments; rewards program; and game lessons. Age: 18; 21 on Alaska sailings. Payment: Cash, onboard account, or pre-approved line of credit. |
| Seabourn Cruise Line | Blackjack, roulette, slots; poker is available on select days. | $5-$100. | Age: 21. Payment: Cash, onboard account, traveler’s checks. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Silversea Cruises | Blackjack, roulette, slots. | None. | Gaming lessons. Age: 18. Payment: Cash or cash advances. Smoking is not permitted. |
| Windstar Cruises | Blackjack, poker, roulette, slots. | $5 for table games. | Age: 21. Payment: Cash. Smoking is not permitted. |
Sister companies Seabourn, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises have suspended cruise operations through June 30, 2020.
Seabourn and Holland America had previously announced a pause in its ship operations from March 14 through May 14, while Princess previously canceled cruises March 12 to May 10, 2020.
In addition, Princess also canceled all Princess Alaska Gulf cruises and cruise-tours. The five wilderness lodges, trains and buses operated by Princess in Alaska will not open this summer. Princess will continue round-trip sailings from Seattle to Alaska on Emerald Princess and Ruby Princess.
Holland America Line also canceled all Alaska sailings for summer 2020 on Maasdam, Noordam, Oosterdam, Volendam and Westerdam. In addition, all Land+Sea Journeys are canceled. The McKinley Chalet Resort, McKinley Explorer rail cars and tour motorcoaches will not operate this summer.
“These are unprecedented times. Having to delay summer cruising and cancel our land tours for the entire season is the responsible thing to do, yet also very disappointing and a first in our more than 70 years of taking guests to Alaska,” said Orlando Ashford, President of Holland America Line. “We know this decision impacts our loyal guests, travel advisor partners, staff members and local businesses who rely on summer tourism for their economies. We look forward to better days and returning to a full summer cruising season in 2021.”
Princess Cruise Casino Credit Card
Seabourn guests on impacted voyages will receive a 125 percent refund in the form of a future cruise credit, which must be booked by Dec. 30, 2020, on any future cruise through Dec. 31, 2021. Or, guests can choose a 100 percent refund to the original form of payment.
Both companies asked guests and travel advisors to use online resources first rather than calling the Reservation Call Center due to high call volumes and the potential of long on-hold wait times. Guests and their travel advisors will be sent details on how to manage cancellations and desired compensation online.
Seabourn’s option for choosing refunds or credits can be found here.
Princess said each ship will have a unique return-to-service date, with some modifications, departing after July 1. Details about the canceled voyages can be found here.
Princess Cruises is offering two cancellation options. Guests who have paid in full will receive a future cruise credit equivalent to the cruise fare paid and, as an added incentive, an additional 25 percent credit. Guests must use their credits on a cruise that sails on or before May 1, 2022.
No action is required for guests to receive this offer, and they will be notified by e-mail once the credits have been issued.
Princess Cruise Casino Credit
Alternatively, guests can receive a full refund through this online form.
Princess Cruise Casino Credit
Requests must be received by May 31, 2020, or passengers will receive the future cruise credit option. Guests who have not yet paid in full will receive a refund.
Princess will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full.
Holland America also is offering a 125 percent future cruise credit plus an onboard credit of $250 per person, which can be applied toward any future cruise(s) through Dec. 31, 2021 and booked by Dec. 31, 2020. The line also offers a full refund; guests must choose their option by June 1, 2020.
Guests do not need to call to cancel but should click here to make their choice. If a choice is not made by the deadline, guests will be deemed to have accepted the future cruise credit.
Holland America Line will protect travel advisor commissions on bookings for canceled cruises that were paid in full and for the total amount of the future cruise credits when guests rebook.