Bermuda & Casino hours

[3red7s]

Hello all, we are returning to Bermuda in June, for a 7 day adventure.  In the past, the casino was closed or had very limited hours while in port.  Has anyone been there lately & know if this has "loosened up?"  Have wonderful Easter. 

[CruisersTimesThree]

I believe while in port the casino opens at 9pm each evening. 

[cruisestitch]

Another thread on this topic here

 

 

[Charles4515]

18 hours ago, 3red7s said:

Hello all, we are returning to Bermuda in June, for a 7 day adventure.  In the past, the casino was closed or had very limited hours while in port.  Has anyone been there lately & know if this has "loosened up?"  Have wonderful Easter. 

The casino will be open. They were opening it at 9:00 PM on Summit. It is up to Celebrity the hours as Bermuda will allow more hours but most cruise lines have opted for 9 PM. 

[leaveitallbehind]

Prior to 2013, no ship casinos could be open while in port in Bermuda.  In 2013 legislation was passed allowing ships with 2,000 or more passengers to operate their casinos between 9 AM - 5 PM for the excusive use of the passengers for a licensing fee paid by the cruise lines to Bermuda. The licenses were only valid from April to November. The thought was that these hours would allow for passengers to gamble while in port but would not interfere with local business operations in the evening hours. 

 

In 2021 a bill was passed that would allow for those hours to be extended by way of the cruise lines applying for an extension. The bill also allowed the license to be issued for 12 months versus the original 8 month period.

Edited March 30 by leaveitallbehind

[Charles4515]

47 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said:

ships with 2,000 or more passengers to operate their casinos between 9 AM - 5 PM for the excusive use of the passengers for a licensing fee paid by the cruise lines to

They could open at 9 PM not 9 AM! Close at 5 AM. 

Edited March 30 by Charles4515

[leaveitallbehind]

23 minutes ago, Charles4515 said:

They could open at 9 PM not 9 AM! Close at 5 AM. 

Good catch!  Knew that but reversed the AM & PM. One of just many senior moments!  Thanks for correcting that.

Edited March 30 by leaveitallbehind

[3red7s]

thanks everyone