No Gambling???

[Snookum]

My son is on the Grandeur from Baltimore now and he called on Saturday, his first evening, and said they are no longer allowing casino open to gamble on first night. He said they stated they are following suit with other cruise lines. Does anyone know anything about this and why? TIA

[Ocean Dancer]

There was a thread on here......casino can't open until the ship goes past the bridge/tunnel in Norfolk. Something about not being in International waters.

[zdad59]

Still need a Casino license when you are in US waters. Takes until late the first night to sail down the Chesapeake.

[chengkp75]

Virginia has recently changed their law regarding casinos on foreign flag cruise ships in Virginia waters. It is no longer allowed, and this has fueled some speculation about the future of homeporting in Baltimore.

[cruisejess]

The casino on the Carnival Pride opens about an hour after sailing from Baltimore. Just sailed last month and was pleasantly surprised.

[Lady Hudson]

The casino on the Carnival Pride opens about an hour after sailing from Baltimore. Just sailed last month and was pleasantly surprised.

 

How about the last night? How late did they stay open? Thanks.

[Janet524]

Look on the bright side.....Lease time to lose your money.😁

 

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[cb at sea]

We frequently see ship's sailing out to sea from Va. Beach, after passing over the Chesapeake Bay/bridge tunnel...Once you've passed that, you should be close to a casino opening....

[sellwingri]

Casino is completely closed the first day and closes around 5 pm on the last day. These are changes that just took place this year after Maryland passed a law prohibiting gambling within the Chesapeake Bay.

 

On the 2 sea days, slots open at 9am and tables open at noon. The day you get to Bermuda, I believe the slots are open until you reach port and then the slots and tables open that night at 9pm. The 2nd day in Bermuda, slots and tables open when you leave port.

 

This is for a 5 day cruise on Grandeur.