Tempting Lady Luck aboard a cruise ship

Las Vegas at sea? Today's cruise ships host a variety of gaming options ranging from games for beginners to high stakes gambling tables for more seasoned players. Most medium to large ships offer Blackjack, countless slot machines, Caribbean Stud Poker, Roulette and craps.

Casino size and selection of games ranging from basic to large and lavish Vegas style casinos. It is important to know that while the ship is allowed to open their casino in international waters, they are closed while in port.

If games are a particularly important part of your cruise, remember that on some routes as Bermuda, where you dock for several days, playing time is limited. Also, note that because of Hawaii laws, there are no casinos on NCL America ships based there, including Pride of Aloha, Pride of America and Pride of Hawaii. Similarly, casinos stay open when cruising Alaska's Inside Passage, unless they are within three miles of a port.

Tournaments
Tournaments continue to gain popularity on most cruise ships with larger casinos. Carnival Cruise Lines, Royal, NCL and Princess are among those which feature slot and blackjack tournaments.

Over the past several years the growing popularity of Texas Hold-em Poker has induced some of the lines to add live poker tables and conduct "no-limit" gambling tournaments once or several times during the cruise. And last year was the final of the World Poker Tournament held on board a Holland America ship.

Princess Cruises recently added automated Poker Pro tables for some of its ships. And do not forget Bingo, making a comeback due to new games and higher jackpots.

Special Offers
If you like games, ask your cruise specialist to research any upcoming promotions or gambling tournament which may be of interest to you. And when you come on board, be sure to introduce yourself to the casino floor manager to get an update on casino happenings on your particular cruise.

Alas, the "free" drinks in Las Vegas is not a tradition on board cruise ships but the pit bosses to buy yourself an occasional drink, if you use a lot of time (or money) trying to beat Lady Luck. For information on upcoming game cruises, check out Cruise Jungle community boards.

Players Clubs
The Ocean Players Club, operated by Carnival Corporation ships of World's Leading Cruise Lines composed primarily of Carnival Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Holland America, Costa Cruises, Cunard and Seabourn. Membership in the Ocean Players Club is free and enrollment is coordinated on the board with the casino host.

This club has something for everyone, regardless of playing level. There are prizes for playing slots and adjustable betting limits for high rollers. Players can earn points used for free gifts, discounts on board services, free drinks and discounts on future cruises.

Celebrity Cruises has something for novice gamers and high-rolling fans alike. In addition to standard games such as blackjack, American roulette, Caribbean Stud Poker, three card poker, craps, Texas hold 'em, plus video and gaming machines, the line also has black blackjack, poker and slots tournament each trip.

In fact, Celebrity's own VIP player program called "Blue Chip Club" for certain customers who qualify. They can earn points, which translate to discounts on future cruises and in various board areas. Each craft also has bingo, where you can compete for cash and prizes.

About the Author

Joe Ewart is a 30 year cruise industry veteran and a member of the Cruise Lines International Association Hall of Fame. He is CEO and editor of http://www.CruiseJungle.com an informaational cruise web site desgined for consumers.

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