Gambling on an Alaskan Cruise?

[CrusinSally]

Hi All! 

 

We are on a BB (NB Vancouver to Seward and then back) in late May on the Radiance.

I have looked high and low, called several times, but I can't get a straight answer - Is there gambling on an Alaskan cruise? 

If so, when and where?

Thank you for your help!  Sally

 

Edited January 26, 2023 by CrusinSally

[erinsmom03]

There is gambling in the casino on deck 6, generally the casino is open at sea, not in ports.

[Tin can]

We are doing some research into an Alaska cruise and from reviews I have read its been mentioned that the casino opening hours are sometimes restricted as the ship doesn't get far enough away from the coast for them to be able to open.

 

There is definitely gambling though as I've seen it on Youtube videos, if they can get it open I'm sure Royal will do everything in its power to do so 😀.

 

 

[loungelady55]

They are open and have a lot of my money. 

 

[mil76]

As a bonus if you are from the US, some of the big US banks have branches in the Alaska port towns so you can go and deposit your winnings so you don't have to drag all that cash around.  Best shore excursion ever! 

[Tlbecker1]

We have cruised Alaska several times and we are currently on the Radiance.  The Casino will definitely be open during your cruise on deck 6. Enjoy!

[moposh]

Gambling is available in the ship's casino.

[neverbeenhere]

There is a poker game going on in Suite D2333 right now.

[CrusinSally]

12 hours ago, Tlbecker1 said:

We have cruised Alaska several times and we are currently on the Radiance.  The Casino will definitely be open during your cruise on deck 6. Enjoy!

Thank you Tlbecker1 - Hope you're having a wonderful time!

Is one able to gamble everyday?

[Ret MP]

16 hours ago, loungelady55 said:

They are open and have a lot of my money. 

 

Yep, we were out to see and in the inner passage.  The Casino was open as long as we weren't pulling into port and while in port.  The only exception, they did not open the casino again  when we left Victoria on the way back to Seattle.  

[DirtyDawg]

20 hours ago, mil76 said:

As a bonus if you are from the US, some of the big US banks have branches in the Alaska port towns so you can go and deposit your winnings so you don't have to drag all that cash around.  Best shore excursion ever! 

Even better, you can withdrawal lots more cash to fund the casino activities on the cruise back down south! 😀

[Tlbecker1]

9 hours ago, CrusinSally said:

Thank you Tlbecker1 - Hope you're having a wonderful time!

Is one able to gamble everyday?

Yes.

[BirdTravels]

On 1/26/2023 at 4:13 AM, Tin can said:

We are doing some research into an Alaska cruise and from reviews I have read its been mentioned that the casino opening hours are sometimes restricted as the ship doesn't get far enough away from the coast for them to be able to open.

Nope. Other than leaving Seattle when the casino will open after dinner, the casino is open shortly after leaving each Alaskan port. 

[Tin can]

28 minutes ago, BirdTravels said:

Nope. Other than leaving Seattle when the casino will open after dinner, the casino is open shortly after leaving each Alaskan port. 

 

You're right, just checked the compass that I saved and the casino is shut when it arrives in Victoria and then that's it apparently no gambling on the last night.  

[Ret MP]

4 hours ago, DirtyDawg said:

Even better, you can withdrawal lots more cash to fund the casino activities on the cruise back down south! 😀

That's for sure.  However, if you prefer not to go on shore, the ship has those guaranteed slots that you put your bank card in and get cash back.  Those are my favorite slots, always win.  But, then those other stupid machines take it back again.  

[DirtyDawg]

2 hours ago, Ret MP said:

That's for sure.  However, if you prefer not to go on shore, the ship has those guaranteed slots that you put your bank card in and get cash back.  Those are my favorite slots, always win.  But, then those other stupid machines take it back again.  

👼Well they say; "It's better to give than to receive." 

 

Edited January 27, 2023 by DirtyDawg

[Ret MP]

2 hours ago, DirtyDawg said:

👼Well they say; "It's better to give than to receive." 

 

I've heard that.  But, I still feel a lot of pain!  

[yogimax]

Be aware,

the Radiance Casino reeks of smoke.

[Ret MP]

19 hours ago, Ret MP said:

Yep, we were out to see and in the inner passage.  The Casino was open as long as we weren't pulling into port and while in port.  The only exception, they did not open the casino again  when we left Victoria on the way back to Seattle.  

SEA, not SEE.