Seaside Casino Question

Is there craps tables in the MSC Seaside casino? Thanks

Is there craps tables in the MSC Seaside casino? Thanks

No there isnt

If I may also ask a casino question...When we were on Divina earlier this year, the casino was non smoking. Is the casino on Seaside non smoking? Also, does anyone know if the minimum age is 18 or 21?

I thought they were trying to appeal to the north american passengers with this ship? Craps tables are staples in casinos.

What are the table minimums for blackjack and other table games? $5? Or more?

Who is the casino manager, and how long will they be onboard the seaside?

No craps on the Divina either.

Safe sailling

Who is the casino manager, and how long will they be onboard the seaside?

No craps on the Divina either.

Safe sailling

Thank you

Anyone know what minimum is on blackjack tables this year? Thx!

Anyone know what minimum is on blackjack tables this year? Thx!

It was $10 in June. They did have happy hour on sea days I believe for $5 . I can check next week and let you know.

It is divided into smoking and non-smoking. There is no smoking on the side with table games (happy dealers!), but smoking is allowed on the side that has most of the slot machines. I thought it was a good compromise.

If I may also ask a casino question...When we were on Divina earlier this year, the casino was non smoking. Is the casino on Seaside non smoking? Also, does anyone know if the minimum age is 18 or 21?

It is divided into smoking and non-smoking. There is no smoking on the side with table games (happy dealers!), but smoking is allowed on the side that has most of the slot machines. I thought it was a good compromise.

I must say I'm very surprised to read this, John, what with Seaside being a US-based ship. I don't remember reading too many complaints about it, either. Whether I just missed them or it hasn't been too much of an issue, I don't know.

It'll be interesting to see if smoking will be permitted in the casino on Armonia next January. DH enjoys a smoke (or 3) while I play (get robbed by) the slots :rolleyes:

Prior to launch, it was advertised as going to be non-smoking entirely. That changed very quickly in early 2018, with the compromise being to isolate the smoking to one side. No matter what you do, you are going to disappoint some one or some group. I talked with a casino supervisor, and she said the decision to make the side with the tables (and a few slots) non-smoking was that a table player could get up for a hand or two and have a smoke, while the slot player would be reluctant to leave a machine. The reasoning made sense to me. I know someone who was on a few weeks said the division of smoking and non-smoking was still in effect.

I must say I'm very surprised to read this, John, what with Seaside being a US-based ship. I don't remember reading too many complaints about it, either. Whether I just missed them or it hasn't been too much of an issue, I don't know.

 

It'll be interesting to see if smoking will be permitted in the casino on Armonia next January. DH enjoys a smoke (or 3) while I play (get robbed by) the slots :rolleyes:

And American-based cruises would be better suited to non-smoking. Her smokers are about 15-6% of adult population, and in Europe it would probably be closer to 30%.

And American-based cruises would be better suited to non-smoking. Her smokers are about 15-6% of adult population, and in Europe it would probably be closer to 30%.

Just got off the Seaside last week. Americans were a very small percentage of the passengers. 20% tops. Was told the passengers were 65% European. I don't think MSC is pushing too hard for americans.

No craps table.

If I may also ask a casino question...When we were on Divina earlier this year, the casino was non smoking. Is the casino on Seaside non smoking? Also, does anyone know if the minimum age is 18 or 21?

There is smoking on the Seaside casino.

Table minimums last week were $10. The casino is small for this size ship and English is the official language in at the non-smoking tables. If they are trying to appeal to the casino income, they have a LONG way to go to catch up. From what I experienced, serious players will be disappointed. Your average after dinner/show play for an hour player will be fine contributing their $100 to the bottom line, if it lasts more than 15 mins. Payouts tighter than you have ever seen/heard. Unbelievably so. Every cruise line I've been on (NCL, CCL, RCL, CEL) that has a real casino club offering is leagues ahead in terms of benefits and game offerings. I don't see them being able to catch up for a couple of years.

The 30% off with 2500 (?) points sounds great on the surface. You can see your point earnings in the machines easily, table games are rated well & more than video poker.... but, if your main entertainment on board the ship is the casino, it will not compare to other lines.

OTOH if you spend about $2000 on video poker, depending on the time of year, the savings on a YC room could put you at break even.

I agree with last post--we had 30% off this past cruise and got another voucher--but losses exceeded the 30% savings--I did see some jackpots on Quick Hit game 8 for 3,0000 and some others but I was there at least 2-3 hours each day and never had a winning day