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Florida does not have legalized casino
gambling. It does, however, have a thriving
day-cruise industry which offers gamblers
the opportunity to board ships that cruise
offshore where casino gambling is legal.
From the east coast the boats sail three
miles out into the Atlantic Ocean and from
the west coast the boats travel nine miles
out into the Gulf of Mexico.
There are a variety of boats in operation
ranging from Port Canaveral’s 1,800-passenger
Ambassador II cruise ship all the way down
to the yacht-sized SunCruz Casino boat in
Key Largo which carries 149 passengers.
Generally, you will find that the larger
ships have more of a variety of things to
do besides the gambling, but the cost will
be a little higher because of added port/service
charges.
Most of the ships that sail from the
major ports, such as Port Everglades and
the Port of Palm Beach, will add port/service
charges to the quoted cruise price. Usually,
there is also a charge to park your car
at those locations. Since late 1994 many
smaller ships have begun operations and
because they don’t dock at the large ports
they usually don’t have port/service charges
added to their cruise prices. Also, most
of them offer free parking. You will find
that almost all of the ships (especially
in the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area) are constantly
running price specials so don’t be surprised
if you call and are quoted a price lower
than the regular brochure rates listed here.
The nearest Caribbean casinos are in
the Bahamas with one on Grand Bahama Island:
The Royal Oasis Casino Resort (800) 432-2294.
The Royal Oasis Casino operates a 727 jet
charter service which has two flights daily
from the Fort Lauderdale airport. One flight
leaves at 9am and returns at 5:15pm. The
other flight leaves at 6:30pm and returns
at 12:45am. Grand Bahama Island is 90 miles
from Fort Lauderdale and the flight takes
30 minutes. Look in the coupon section in
the back of this book for a special free
trip offer to the Royal Oasis Casino.
The other two casinos are in the Bahamian
capital of Nassau which is on New Providence
Island: Crystal Palace Casino (800) 222-7466
and Atlantis, Paradise Island (800) 321-3000.
Technically, Atlantis is on Paradise Island
and not in Nassau because you have to cross
a bridge in downtown Nassau to get to the
property.
There is daily scheduled jet service
on several airlines to the Nassau airport
from both Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Nassau
is 150 miles from Miami and the flying time
is approximately 45 minutes.
Unless otherwise noted, all Florida casino
boats offer: blackjack, craps, roulette,
slots and video poker. Some casinos also
offer: mini-baccarat (MB), poker (P), pai
gow poker (PGP), three-card poker (Three
Card Poker), Caribbean stud poker (CSP),
let it ride (Let it Ride), big 6 wheel (B6)
and bingo (BG). Each boat sets its own minimum
gambling age: on some boats it’s 21 and
on others it’s 18. The minimum drinking
age on all boats is 21.
For Florida visitor information call
(888) 735-2872. For information on the Florida
Keys or Key West call (800) 352-5397.
DAYTONA
BEACH
SunCruz Casino - Daytona
4880 Front Street
Ponce Inlet, Florida 32127
(904) 322-9000
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Reservation Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Food Service: A la Carte Menu
Schedule:
11:00am - 4:00pm (Mon-Fri)
12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sat/Sun)
7:00pm - 12:00am/12:30am (Fri/Sat)
Price: $10
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Casino Size: 18,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, P, Let it Ride, CSP, Three
Card Poker
Senior Discount: Sail free Wed if 55 or
older
Special Features: 560-passenger SunCruz
III departs from Ponce Inlet near Down the
Hatch restaurant. Must be 18, or older,
to board.
FORT
LAUDERDALE
SeaEscape
3045 N. Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33306
(954) 453-2200
Website:
www.seaescape.com
Reservation Number: (877)
SEA-ESCAPE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: Bahamas
Food Service: Buffet Included
Schedule:
11:00am - 4:30pm (Tue-Sun)
7:30pm - 12:30am (Mon-Thu)
7:30pm - 1:30am (Fri/Sat)
6:30pm- 11:30pm (Sun)
Prices: Day- $24.95/$34.95 (Sun)
Eve- $24.95 (Sun-Thu)/$29.95 (Fri/Sat)
Port Charges: $3 Security
Charge: $3
Parking: $7
Other Games: MB, P, PGP,
CSP, Three Card Poker, Let it Ride, BG
Senior Discount: $5 off regular fare on
any cruise, if 55, or older
Special Features: 1,050-passenger MV Island
Adventure sails from Port Everglades in
Fort Lauderdale. All prices are for advance
purchase tickets only - $10 surcharge on
tickets purchased at pier. Showroom with
live entertainment. Full-service dinner
upgrade available. Private cabin rentals.
Children’s prices offered on day cruises.
Call for reservation to poker room. Must
be 21 or older on evening cruises unless
accompanied by parent or legal guardian.
SunCruz Casino - Hollywood
647 E. Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania, Florida 33004
(954) 929-3800
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Reservation Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Food Service: L-$5 D-$7
Schedule:
11:00am - 4:15pm (Mon-Fri)
12:00pm - 5:30pm (Sat-Sun)
7:30pm - 12:30am (Sun-Thu)
7:30pm - 1:15am (Fri/Sat/holidays)
Price: $10
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB, P, Let it Ride, CSP, Three
Card Poker
Special Features: 600-passenger, twin-hulled,
SunCruz VI departs from Martha’s Restaurant
on A1A in Hollywood. Must be 18, or older,
to board. Slot club offers cashback. A la
carte menu also available. 10x odds on craps.
St. Tropez Casino
Cruises
2170m S.E. 17th Street Suite-306
Ft Lauderdale, Florida 33316
(954) 463-6433
Website:
www.sttropezcasinocruises.com
Reservation Number: (800)
575-5520
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s Registry: U.S.A.
Buffets: L-$10.99 D-$15.99
Schedule:
11:30am - 5:00pm (Daily)
7:45pm - 12:45am/1:45am (Fri-Sat)
6:45pm - 11:45pm (Sun)
Price: Free
Port Charges: Included
Parking: $7
Other Games: B, P, CSP, PGP, CSP
Special Features: 800-passenger St. Tropez
departs from Pier 22 at Port Everglades.
Must be 18, or older, to board and show
photo ID.
Fort Myers Beach
Big M Casino
450 Harbor Court
Fort Myers Beach, Florida 33931
(239) 765-7529
Website:
www.bigmcasino.com
Toll-Free Number: (888)
373-3521
Gambling Age: 21 Ship’s Registry:
U.S.A.
Buffets: Brunch-$5.95 D-$12.95
Schedule:
10:30am - 4:30pm (Daily)
6:00pm -11:30pm (Daily)
Prices: $10/$20 (Fri/Sat Eve)
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free (Valet also free)
Other Games: Let it Ride, No Craps
Special Features: 400-passenger Big M sails
from Moss Marina next to Snug Harbor on
Fort Myers Beach. Must be 21, or older,
to board. Cashback for slot play.
Jacksonville
La Cruise Casino
4738 Ocean Street
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
(904) 241-7200
Website:
http://members.tripod.com/~tripmaker/index.cruisehtml
Reservation Number: (800)
752-1778
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: Panama
Food Service: A la Carte
Schedule:
10:00am - 3:00pm (Tue-Thu)
11:00am - 4:00pm (Sat)
1:00pm - 6:00pm (Sun)
7:00pm -12:00am (Mon-Sat)
Price: Free
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: P, CSP, B6, BG
Special Features: 450-passenger La Cruise
sails from Mayport Village. Must be 18,
or older, to board. Free drink with boarding.
SunCruz Casino - Jacksonville
4378 Ocean Street
Atlantic Beach, Florida 32233
(904) 249-9300
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Toll-Free Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s Registry:
U.S.A.
Buffets: $8 (Fri-Sat eves/Sun afternoon)
Food Service: A la carte menu
Schedule
11:00am - 4:00pm (Mon-Fri)
11:00am - 4:30pm (Sat-Sun)
7:00pm - 12:00am (Sun-Thu)
7:00pm - 12:30am (Fri/Sat/Holidays)
Price: Free
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB, P, CSP, Let it Ride
Special Features: 495-passenger, SunCruz
X departs from Mayport Village. Must be
18 or older to board.
Key Largo
Location: (50 miles S. of Miami)
SunCruz Casino - Key Largo
99701 Overseas Highway
Key Largo, Florida 33037
(305) 451-0000
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Reservation Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Food Service: A la Carte Snack Bar
Shuttle Schedule:
Departs/Returns 2:00pm (Wed/Sat/Sun)
Departs/Returns 5:00pm/5:30 (daily)
Departs/Returns 7:30pm/8:00 (daily)
Departs/Returns 9:45pm/10:15 (Fri/Sat)
Returns 12:45am (Sun-Thu)
Returns 1:15am (Fri/Sat)
Prices: $10
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: CSP, Three Card Poker
Special Features: 149-passenger SunCruz
I departs from the Holiday Inn docks in
Key Largo. The boat then stays offshore
and a water taxi shuttles passengers back
and forth according to the above schedule.
Must be 18, or older, to board.
Key West
Location: (120 miles S. of Miami)
Key West Casino
Cruises
237 Front Street
Key West, Florida 33040
(305) 295-7775
Website:
www.kwcasinocruises.com
Toll-Free Number: (866)
874-PLAY
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.
Food Service: Buffet included
Schedule:
1:00pm - 5:00pm (Thu/Sun)
7:00pm - 11:30pm (Sun-Thu)
7:00pm -12:00am (Fri/Sat)
Price: $11.95
Port Charges: Included
Parking: See below
Other Games: P, CSP
Special Features: 160-passenger Rendezvous
sails from marina at the Hilton Hotel. Must
be 18, or older, to board. Self-parking
is $3 per hour at Hilton but you can park
at city garage for $1 per hour and take
a shuttle to the hotel.
Madeira
Beach
Majesty Casino Cruises
13224 Gulf Boulevard
Madera Beach, Florida 33708
(727) 319-6400
Web Site:
www.majestycasinocruises.com
Toll-Free Number:
(888) 551-7529
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Buffet: Included
Schedule:
11:30 - 5:00pm Daily
7:00pm - 12:30am/1:00am (Fri-Sat)
Price: $10
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB
Senior Discount: $5 off if 60 or older
Special Features: 450-passenger, Majesty
departs from John’s Pass boardwalk. Must
be 18, or older, to board.
Miami
Atlantic Casino
Cruises
1280 Fifth Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 532-2111
Website:
www.atlanticcasinomiami.com
Reservation Number: (305)
532-2111
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Buffet: $9.95
Schedule:
12:30 - 5:00pm (Daily)
7:30pm - 12:00am (Daily)
1:15am - 5:30am (Fri-Sun)
Price: $14.95/$4.95 (Local Residents)
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Casino Size: 12,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, Let it Ride
Special Features: 650-passenger, Atlantic
departs from Miami Beach Marina. Must be
18, or older, to board. Free valet parking.
Casino Princesa
100 S. Biscayne Boulevard
Miami, Florida 33131
(305) 379-LUCK
Website:
www.casinoprincesa.com
Reservation Number: (305)
379-LUCK
Gambling Age: 21 Ship’s Registry:
U.S.A.
Food Service: A la Carte Menu
12:30pm - 5:00pm (Daily)
7:30pm -12:30am (Daily)
1:00am - 6:00am (Sat)
Prices: $9.95
Port Charges: Included
Parking: $8 Valet Parking: $9/$12 (Fri-Sun)
Casino Size: 10,000 Square Feet
Other Games: MB, P, Let it Ride
Special Features: 600-passenger Casino Princesa
sails from Bayside Marketplace in downtown
Miami. Must be 21, or older, to board.
Majesty Casino Cruises
1280 Fifth Street
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 532-2111
Web Site:
www.majestycasino.com
Reservation Number: (516)
777-5825
Gambling Age: 21 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Buffet: Included
Schedule:
12:30 - 5:00pm Daily
7:30pm - 12:00am/12:30am (Fri-Sat)
Price: $20/$5 (Local Residents)
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB
Special Features: 450-passenger, Majesty
departs from Miami Beach Marina. Must be
21, or older, to board.
Palm Beach
Palm Beach Princess
One E. 11th Street
Riviera Beach, Florida 33404
(561) 845-2101
Website:
www.pbcasino.com
Reservation Number: (800)
841-7447
Gambling Age: 21 Ship’s
Registry: Panama
Food Service: Buffet Included
Schedule & Prices:
11:00am - 4:30pm (Mon-Fri) $30
11:00am- 4:30pm (Sat/Sun) $35
6:30pm - 11:45pm (Sun-Thu) $30
6:30pm - 12:30am (Fri/Sat) $35
Port Charges: Included
Parking: $5
Casino Size: 15,000 Square Feet
Other Games: SB, Let it Ride, P, BG
Senior Discount: $5 or $10 discount, if
55+
Special Features: 850-passenger Palm Beach
Princess sails from Port of Palm Beach.
Rates subject to seasonal variations.
Private cabin rentals. Swimming pool. Lounge
with live entertainment, cabaret shows,
games and dancing. Children only allowed
on day cruises. Must be 21, or older, to
board on evening cruises.
Port Canaveral
Location:(60 miles S. of
Daytona Beach)
SunCruz Casino - Port Canaveral
610 Glen Cheek Drive
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
(321) 799-3511
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Toll-Free Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Buffets: L-$5.00 D-$7.00
Schedule
11:00pm - 4:00pm (Mon-Sat)
1:00pm - 6:00pm (Sun)
7:00pm - 12:00am (Sun-Thu)
7:00pm - 12:30am (Fri/Sat/Holidays)
Price: Free
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB, P, CSP, Let it Ride, Three
Card Poker
Special Features: 1,000-passenger, SunCruz
VIII departs from Port Canaveral.
Must be 18 or older to board. A la carte
food menu also available.
Sterling Casino Lines
Terminal B
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
(407) 783-2212
Website:
www.sterlingcasinolines.com
Reservation Number: (800)
ROLL-7-11
Gambling Age: 21 Ship’s
Registry: Bahamas
Buffets: Included
Schedule:
11:00am - 4:00pm (Daily)
7:00pm - 12:00am (Daily)
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Casino Size: 75,000 Square Feet
Other Games: B, MB, Let it Ride
Special Features: 1,800-passenger, Ambassador
II departs from terminal 2 at Port Canaveral.
Free live entertainment in the lounge. Must
be 21, or older, to board.
St. Petersburg
SunCruz Casino - John’s Pass
12788 Kingfish Drive
Treasure Island, Florida 33706
(727) 895-3325
Website:
www.suncruzcasino.com
Reservation Number: (800)
474-DICE
Gambling Age: 18 Ship’s
Registry: U.S.A.
Buffets: L-$5 D-$7
Schedule:
11:30am - 5:00pm (Daily)
7:00pm -12:30am (Daily)
Prices: $10
Port Charges: Included
Parking: Free
Other Games: MB, P, CSP, Let it Ride
Senior Discount: $5 Mon/Fri morning if 50+
Special Features: 590-passenger SunCruz
V sails from Kingfish Wharf at John’s Pass
on Treasure Island (next to Gator’s). Must
be 18 or older to sail. A la carte food
menu also available.
Indian Casinos
Florida has six Indian gaming
locations. The Seminole Tribe has five and
the sixth is on the Miccosukee’s reservation.
There is
no state-tribal compact in effect in Florida
and the only games offered are: high-stakes
bingo, video pull tabs and low-limit poker
games (maximum $2 bet, 3 raises per round,
no limit to number of rounds). All are open
24 hours (except Brighton) and the minimum
gambling age is 18.
Brighton Seminole Bingo and Casino
Route 6, Box 611
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
(863) 763-9268
Website:
www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/brighton/casino.shtml
Map Location: #10 (75 miles
N.W. of West Palm Beach)
Toll-Free Number: (800)
360-9875
Hours: 10am-1am (Tue-Sun)
Restaurants: 1 Liquor: No
Casino Size: 27,000 Square Feet
Special Features: Poker starts at 3pm. No
poker on Sunday.
Coconut Creek Seminole Bingo and
Casino
5550 NW 40th Street
Coconut Creek, Florida 33073
(954) 977-6700
Website:
www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/hollywood/coco.shtml
Toll-Free Number: (866)
2-CASINO
Restaurants: 1 snack bar (open 24 hours)
Liquor: No
Hollywood Seminole Gaming
4150 N. State Road 7
Hollywood, Florida 33021
(954) 961-3220
Website:
www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/hollywood/casino.shtml
Location: 1 mile S. of Fort
Lauderdale
Toll-Free Number: (800)
323-5452
Restaurants: 2 Snack Bars Liquor:
Yes
Casino Size: 73,500 Square Feet
Special Features: 750-room Hard Rock Hotel
expected to open by spring of 2004.
Miccosukee Indian Gaming
500 S.W. 177 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33194
(305) 222-4600
Website:
www.miccosukee.com
Toll-Free Number: (800) 741-4600
Room Reservations: (877) 242-6464
Rooms: 256 Price Range: $69-$109
Suites: 46 Price Range: $125-$189
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor:
Yes
Buffets: B-$7.95 L/D-$10.95
Seminole Gaming Palace and Casino
5223 N. Orient Road
Tampa, Florida 33610
(813) 621-1302
Website:
www.seminoletribe.com/enterprises/tampa/gaming.shtml
Toll-Free Number: (800) 282-7016
Restaurants: 1 Cafeteria Liquor: Yes
Special Features: 250-room Hard Rock Hotel
expected to open by spring of 2004.
Seminole Gaming Palace
506 South 1st Street
Immokalee, Florida 33934
(941) 658-1313
Location: 35 miles N.E. of Naples
Toll-Free Number: (800)
218-0007
Restaurants: 2 (1 open 24 hours) Liquor:
Yes
Casino Size: 43,000 Square Feet
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