What are the gambling laws in Florida?
The state does not limit gambling to card games and slot machines. Gambling includes and is not limited to betting on a billiards or pool game, horse races and sporting events. Florida in its abundant hypocrisy does allow gambling at a casino operated under the Seminole Gaming Compact.
Why do cruise ship casinos have to stop their operations when in port?
Once a ship is docked or within a certain distance from the coast of a country, then it becomes subject to the law of the land whose coastline it is. So with a few exceptions, cruise ship casinos will shut up shop while the ship is docked, to comply with local gambling rules.
Can you stay on a cruise ship at port?
Other cruise lines, particularly ones that focus on destination immersion, offer overnights in port, which means you could be there for as long as a couple of days. The standard, though, is somewhere between five and nine hours, with a morning arrival and late afternoon departure.
Are cruise ship excursions worth the money?
If you go on an excursion arranged through the cruise line, and they return late, you’re guaranteed that the ship won’t leave until you return. If you go on a third-party excursion, though, that’s not the case. It can cost a lot of money to catch up to the ship in the next port, and it’s all money out of your pocket.
Should you buy excursions from cruise?
The primary benefit of booking excursions through the cruise line is that they guarantee your return to the ship. Most cruise lines don’t have “satisfaction guaranteed” policies, but obviously they do want guests to be happy, and lines carefully vet tours before selling them.
How much money should you save to go on a cruise?
Typically, you should expect to spend closer to $50 per person, per night for an inside room and around $200 per person, per night for a balcony room. Keep in mind, there is a lot of range in prices, so it will depend on what you end up choosing.
Do I need to bring a beach towel on my cruise?
Do you need to bring beach towels on a cruise? And yes, you can take the cruise ship towels off the ship for your shore excursions. Do keep in mind that you may be charged a towel fee if you don’t return your towel to the ship.