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Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?

GaryQQQGaryQQQ
edited January 2010 in Poker Chat
sounds fantastic, hope you enjoy it, and there are normally a few fish at sea ;-)
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited January 2010

    From next Saturday I will be absent to the Sky poker tables for over a fortnight as I'm off on a Carribean cruise.

    Firstly, I would like to apologise to all the people who usually win all my money off me. Don't worry, I'll be back. :-)

    Secondly, has anybody here every played poker on a cruise ship? If so please let me know what I can expect. Any tips would be great. Our ship is called Destiny (we are going on a Thomson cruise, mainly Brits onboard). I was delighted to read that our ship has a casino that has roulette, blackjack, poker, etc. There's no way I will waste any money gambling, but I'm looking forward to having a game or two on the poker tables while we're at sea. I have only ever played poker online, I've never even visited a bricks and mortar casino, so it will be a totally new experience for me.

    Cheers.

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  • hawk7112hawk7112
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    From next Saturday I will be absent to the Sky poker tables for over a fortnight as I'm off on a Carribean cruise. Firstly, I would like to apologise to all the people who usually win all my money off me. Don't worry, I'll be back. :-) Secondly, has anybody here every played poker on a cruise ship? If so please let me know what I can expect. Any tips would be great. Our ship is called Destiny (we are going on a Thomson cruise, mainly Brits onboard). I was delighted to read that our ship has a casino that has roulette, blackjack, poker, etc. There's no way I will waste any money gambling, but I'm looking forward to having a game or two on the poker tables while we're at sea. I have only ever played poker online, I've never even visited a bricks and mortar casino, so it will be a totally new experience for me. Cheers.
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    Have had ups and downs
    Have a great time.
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  • MachkaMachka
    edited January 2010
    I was on a cruise a couple of years ago and they had the normal $1/$2 tables etc, but what I like the look of was the electronic poker tables since it was more like online poker which I had played.

    Hope this link works so you can see the type of tables they had on a Carnival cruise ship...

    http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Gaming/The%20Touch%20Screen%20Poker%20Table/The-Touch-Screen-Poker-Table.jpg

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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    I was on a cruise a couple of years ago and they had the normal $1/$2 tables etc, but what I like the look of was the electronic poker tables since it was more like online poker which I had played. Hope this link works so you can see the type of tables they had on a Carnival cruise ship... http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Gaming/The%20Touch%20Screen%20Poker%20Table/The-Touch-Screen-Poker-Table.jpg
    Posted by Machka
    Thanks, that looks interesting!

    After I return home I will post my cruise poker experiences here.
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    Gary  yes  I played  on a  Poker Caribbean Cruise this was set  up by  a well know bookmakers poker room, some players and presenters here were  on that trip 3 years ago ..
    Im not sure who has set this poker cruise up but, on these cruise liners they all advertise a casino on board, it's possible the poker might be machines or dealers on casino Caribbean poker tables.. You might find if you want a live game with  6 -8 players you might have to organise it between yourselves .. glk enjoy the trip
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  • HartshorNHartshorN
    edited January 2010

    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    I was on a cruise a couple of years ago and they had the normal $1/$2 tables etc, but what I like the look of was the electronic poker tables since it was more like online poker which I had played. Hope this link works so you can see the type of tables they had on a Carnival cruise ship... http://www.likecool.com/Gear/Gaming/The%20Touch%20Screen%20Poker%20Table/The-Touch-Screen-Poker-Table.jpg
    Posted by Machka
    They have a 2 seater one of those in my local where my live games are! It's pretty sweet.
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited January 2010
    From the brochure;

    "Blackjack, roulette, poker, slot machines, our casino is like a mini Vegas. Plus, the croupiers run practice sessions and fun casinos so beginners can learn the ropes before playing for real."

    I think I'll go along and be the clueless beginner.

    ;-)
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited January 2010
    Yes, I played on the same poker cruise as Benny Dip.
    Tikay and Norman Pace were there too!

    Two things

    (a) it was awesome. The entire passenger roll was made up of poker players. It must have been the first cruise in history where the average age was under 100. Obviously, if Tikay hadn't been there that average would have come down even more.

    (b) the first night heading out into Caribbean waters was seriously choppy. As a result, everyone was being sea-sick and yet, still heading to the poker rooms to play! Addicts!

    Within 5 minutes of sitting down I watched a player chuck up on the dealer in the middle of a hand. A case of all-out rather than all-in.

    Mmm, lovely.

    Funny though.
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  • acebarry10acebarry10
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    Yes, I played on the same poker cruise as Benny Dip. Tikay and Norman Pace were there too! Two things (a) it was awesome. The entire passenger roll was made up of poker players. It must have been the first cruise in history where the average age was under 100. Obviously, if Tikay hadn't been there that average would have come down even more. (b) the first night heading out into Caribbean waters was seriously choppy. As a result, everyone was being sea-sick and yet, still heading to the poker rooms to play! Addicts! Within 5 minutes of sitting down I watched a player chuck up on the dealer in the middle of a hand. A case of all-out rather than all-in. Mmm, lovely. Funny though.
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    That was really a sick outdraw
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship? : That was really a sick outdraw
    Posted by acebarry10
    Lol- it was. And he was penalised for splashing the pot too...
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  • Quagmire72Quagmire72
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    Yes, I played on the same poker cruise as Benny Dip. Tikay and Norman Pace were there too! Two things (a) it was awesome. The entire passenger roll was made up of poker players. It must have been the first cruise in history where the average age was under 100. Obviously, if Tikay hadn't been there that average would have come down even more. (b) the first night heading out into Caribbean waters was seriously choppy. As a result, everyone was being sea-sick and yet, still heading to the poker rooms to play! Addicts! Within 5 minutes of sitting down I watched a player chuck up on the dealer in the middle of a hand. A case of all-out rather than all-in. Mmm, lovely. Funny though.
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    I went on a cruise last year on the Black Watch(Fred Olsen Ship). In the waiting area before boarding at Southampton i was surrounded by a sea of white hair. Talk about experienced ladies. What happens on a cruise liner stays on a cruise liner ;-)

    p.s. I was talking to blackjack dealers in the casino & they said they used to work on the Black Prince(another Fred Olsen ship) & they said the last time they were on that 5 people died of old age during the two weeks on board. Quite a match for club 18-30.
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  • RICHORFORDRICHORFORD
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
     5 people died of old age during the two weeks on board. 
    Posted by Quagmire72
    I wonder how many people we lose during one of Tikay's train anecdotes..?
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship? : I wonder how many people we lose during one of Tikay's train anecdotes..?
    Posted by RICHORFORD
    Dying while listening to a talk on railways? I guess that would be "terminal".
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  • scrumdownscrumdown
    edited January 2010
    hi garyqqq i played on one last year think it was the sister ship to the one your going on was on the carnival glory was live but there was no dealer u sat down in front off u was tv screen  u put your ship card in the slot to credit money in and it billed it to your account to see your hole cards u had to touch the screen with the edge off your ship card and the bottem of the cards turn up so u could see them  lol 1st got pocket kk raised it ten bucks  this yank re raised me to 40  so i pushed allin 50 bucks  cards turned over he had kj suited yes happy days he want on to hit a stright on the river
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  • scrumdownscrumdown
    edited January 2010
    its like machka said like playing online diffence is your sat next to players your playing with hope that helps ups good luck
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  • EENEEN
    edited January 2010
    Those video tables look awesome!
    Anyone know if theres any in manchester? id love to give them a go!
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  • unknown_usernameunknown_username
    edited January 2010
    I believe Tikay once played poker in an Anderson shelter.
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  • MereNoviceMereNovice
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    I believe Tikay once played poker in an Anderson shelter.
    Posted by elsadog
    Those were the days ...
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  • GREGHOGGGREGHOGG
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Re: Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    hi garyqqq i played on one last year think it was the sister ship to the one your going on was on the carnival glory was live but there was no dealer u sat down in front off u was tv screen  u put your ship card in the slot to credit money in and it billed it to your account to see your hole cards u had to touch the screen with the edge off your ship card and the bottem of the cards turn up so u could see them  lol 1st got pocket kk raised it ten bucks  this yank re raised me to 40  so i pushed allin 50 bucks  cards turned over he had kj suited yes happy days he want on to hit a stright on the river
    Posted by scrumdown

    Are you feeling ok scrumdown, if i am not mistaken, this post is longer than 5 five words!


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  • scrumdownscrumdown
    edited January 2010
    lol greg took me half an hour to do  hehehehehehe
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited January 2010
    Just back, unfortunately the only poker available in the ship's casino was Caribbean 5 Card Stud.

    Caribbean 5 Card Stud is a game that each player plays against the dealer only, ie similar to Blackjack. It's impossible to win cash off your fellow players, and (of course) the odds are always slightly in the dealer's favour. I resisted it for a week, but eventually gave in to temptation and played a few sessions. I was fortunate enough to leave the ship with a modest profit, but to be honest it was down to luck alone, absolutely no skill was involved. 5 Card Stud is a totally brainless game when compared to Hold 'Em or Omaha, there is only one decision to make in each hand; after seeing your cards you either raise once by a fixed amount, or you fold.

    It's a shame Hold 'Em wasn't on offer as some of my fellow passengers seemed hell bent on losing as much cash as possible, one guy was playing the 5 Card Stud blind every night at up to £60 per hand (£20 ante + £40 raise, the house maximum). Playing blind offers absolutrely no chance of any extra reward, it just means you lose your money even quicker than you would otherwise.

    If anybody else ends up on a similar ship my advice is this; 5 Card Stud is good for a bit of fun, it feels great playing shoulder-to-shoulder with other players using real cards when you're used to online play, but your hard-earned poker skills will be of virtually no use. Much like Roulette and Black-Jack, whether you win or lose will be purely down to Lady Luck. Good luck!
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  • flushandoflushando
    edited January 2010
    In Response to Has anybody here ever played poker on a cruise ship?:
    From next Saturday I will be absent to the Sky poker tables for over a fortnight as I'm off on a Carribean cruise. Firstly, I would like to apologise to all the people who usually win all my money off me. Don't worry, I'll be back. :-) Secondly, has anybody here every played poker on a cruise ship? If so please let me know what I can expect. Any tips would be great. Our ship is called Destiny (we are going on a Thomson cruise, mainly Brits onboard). I was delighted to read that our ship has a casino that has roulette, blackjack, poker, etc. There's no way I will waste any money gambling, but I'm looking forward to having a game or two on the poker tables while we're at sea. I have only ever played poker online, I've never even visited a bricks and mortar casino, so it will be a totally new experience for me. Cheers.
    Posted by GaryQQQ
    alrite mate ive been on the same cruise but i went around the med it was a few years ago but i didnt see any poker going on then it was mainly blackjack and the roulette to be honest. ive been on a crusie with poker on it last year it was okay but not many people played to be honest hope u have a good time mate good luck
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  • GaryQQQGaryQQQ
    edited January 2010
    Cheers flushando, we had an awesome time.

    Coming back to 3C is no fun when you've got used to 30C. The Caribbean Islands are beautiful, the people are so friendly. Our ship (The Thomson Destiny) was just what what we wanted; Laid-back, informal and great fun. The age-range was much lower than I expected (particlularly after reading some of the earlier repies in this thread, haha). Not a single zimmer frame, drip-feed or geriatric nurse in sight. I will leave the TK jokes to the rest of you!
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