Admission
Guests must be at least 18 years of age in order to gamble in the casino. NCL does not condone underage gaming. Anyone that cannot provide proof of age on request will be politely asked to vacate the casino.

Attire
Freestyle attire is recommended. Shirts and shoes are required.

Cash Access

Travelers’ checks in U.S. currency may be redeemed with valid picture identification.

Quik Cash is available for cash advances with Visa, MasterCard, or JCB. Service fee applies.

The above services are available with the onboard casino cashiers.

ATMs are available for cash withdrawals. Service fee applies.

Casinos at Sea™ offers casino credit lines. For your convenience, you may charge up to $2,000 per day on your onboard account for the purchase of casino chips and tokens without a service charge. If applying for additional credit, the minimum credit application amount is $1,000. Players interested in applying for a credit line must complete an NCL credit application for banking and gaming verification, and a signed, personal check is required to be deposited with the Casino Cage upon activation of the approved credit line. Fax the application to NCL’s casino credit coordinator at 305-468-2023 or submit your application online. (Click Here) for a NCL credit application. Please allow at least two weeks for processing and verification. A credit line can also be established on board. See Casino Manager for details.

Currency
Gaming tables and slot machines wagers are in U.S. currency only. Table games are played with casino chips, and slot machines may accept U.S. bills or NCL tickets. Cash may be exchanged for gaming chips at the gaming tables. Tokens may be purchased at the casino cashier. At the conclusion of play, chips and tokens may be redeemed for cash/checks with the Casino cashier.

Gratuities
Casino employees may accept tips.

Governing Agency
Casinos at Sea™ is owned and operated by NCL (Bahamas) Ltd, dba NCL. NCL is a member and follows the gaming guidelines and policy statement of the International Council of Cruise Lines (ICCL).

IRS Reporting
W2G or 1042S forms are issued for single slot machine winnings in excess of $1200.00 or a single table wager earning more than 300% return, as in the case of a Caribbean Stud Progressive Jackpot Win.

Federal Income Tax Act stipulates that all American citizens and Permanent Residents are subject to global income tax. Regardless if a US citizen or Permanent Resident earns this income in international waters or with a ship that carries a foreign flag, if income is generated, such income becomes taxable. If a Social Security number is furnished, then the document W2G will be issued with NO upfront tax deduction. If a Social Security number is not furnished, then an upfront withholding tax will apply. Foreign guests will be taxed only if winnings are derived within US domestic waters. Whenever a tax form is issued to the guest, a duplicate copy will be sent to the IRS.

For more information, guests are advised to contact a professional tax advisor. Win/Loss Statements will be provided by NCL on a request basis at the end of the calendar year. All requests should be directed to Casino Operations in writing.

Operating Hours
Hours of operation for each casino vary, based on the itinerary and location of the ship. Most casinos open shortly after sailing. Some casinos may offer 24-hour slot machines. Opening hours are posted outside of the casino, as well as in the Freestyle Daily.

Photography
Photographs are permitted in the casino however we request consideration in respecting the privacy of other guests. Video photography is prohibited during casino operating hours.

Smoking
Cigar and pipe smoking are not permitted in the casino. Every effort will be made to provide a “Non-Smoking” gaming table upon request.

Gaming

Table Games
Game variety may vary from ship to ship. For a detailed list of games offered, please refer to the Table Games & Slot Machines by Ship section.

Personal Betting Limits
Players requesting limits higher than the above minimum and maximums may contact Casino Marketing, prior to their sailing, to negotiate higher limits. Restrictions apply.

Slot Machines
Casinos at Sea™ offers slot machines and video poker machines in denominations ranging from 1¢ to $100. Our casinos offer the latest in multi-denominational multi-game machines, which allows players the flexibility to play at different coin amounts. Many machines also offer bonus features, and progressive jackpots are offered on most ships. For a detailed list of games offered, please refer to the Table Games & Slot Machines by Ship section.

Coinless Slot Machines
Ticket-in Ticket-out (TITO) is currently is being offered on most ships. This coinless system is available on a majority of the machines, which allows players to play on credits from bills, tickets, or coins. The machine dispenses a ticket instead of coin. Tickets can be inserted into any denomination machine that has the coinless function and can be played or cashed out with the casino cashier.