Royal Caribbean cruise lines have the Casino Royale casinos, in which some are similar to Vegas-style casinos, and some are like those found in Monte Carlo. Each casino features popular table games like poker, blackjack and roulette, as well as a number of different denomination slot machines with varied payouts. Royal Caribbean cruise line casinos also hold tournaments during their sailings for those who wish to try their hand at Texas Hold 'Em, Blackjack or Royal Poker. Royal Caribbean cruises from Tampa travel to such destinations like Mexico, Central and South America. The cruise line's shorter voyages last five to six days, while the longest travel up to 16 days.
Casino cruises with Holland America depart Tampa aboard the ms Ryndam cruise ship. The casino aboard this ship is reminiscent of what you would find in Vegas with multiple card tables, roulette and craps. There are several slot machines including some that offer the chance to win MegaCash jackpots. Holland America ships feature "Club 21," a new players club for high rollers. Various perks are given to Club 21 players including free drinks, food and sometimes play credits. Holland America sailings from Tampa travel to a number of destinations in the Caribbean, Central and South America and Europe. Caribbean cruises with Holland America last between 7 and 14 days, while transatlantic cruises sail from 21 to 42 days.
Carnival cruise lines have two ships with on-board casinos that depart from the Port of Tampa. The Carnival Legend ship travels to the Caribbean, offering seven- to nine-day cruises to such ports as Grand Cayman Islands, Belize, Mexico, the Bahamas and Key West, Florida. Aboard Carnival Legend, the Club Merlin Casino features favorite gaming tables like blackjack, roulette, craps and poker. Named after Camelot's powerful wizard, Club Merlin boasts a relic Arthurian theme throughout the casino with paintings of knights, a full suit of armor near the bar, and swords and shields adorning the walls.
Carnival's other casino cruise ship that embarks from Tampa is the Paradise. Located on the promenade deck of the ship, the Majestic Casino is one of the largest on the seas today. Popular games available include slot machines, Texas Hold 'Em, Three Card Poker, craps, blackjack, roulette and mega cash. Various tournaments are also held while the ship is at sea. Carnival even rewards its passengers for playing in their casinos by offering a casino loyalty program that can earn you free perks for your play time.
