Important: To participate in the poker room, all reservations must be made through Card Player Cruises

This cruise was canceled by Royal Caribbean
When considering global travel restrictions, port closures, and more significantly, the importance of practicing "social distancing," Royal Caribbean has made the decision to extend their global suspension, with hopes of returning to general service soon.

Ship name: Ovation of the Seas
Poker room location: Deck 13 Aft
Dining time: 5:00 p.m.
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Day 1
All Aboard: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Mon, Apr 25 2022: Board Ship: Depart 8pm
Poker Room closed. 1:00pm - 3:00pm only to collect your name badges.
Board the Ovation of the Seas in beautiful Honolulu. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to explore this gorgeous location.
Day 2
Tendered: Kailua Kona, Hawaii
Tue, Apr 26 2022: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 8:00pm
Poker Room Closed
Kailua-Kona a place of history, beauty and comfort. Located on the slopes of Hualālai, Kailua-Kona is known for it's lovely weather and beautiful beaches. You'll also find it has amazing shopping opportunities if you love looking for local souvenirs.
Day 3
Tendered: Maui (Lahaina), Hawaii
Wed, Apr 27 2022: Arrives: 7:00am, Departs: 11:59pm
Poker Room Closed
Located between the mountains and gorgeous beaches, this former whaling village is one of the most populous in Hawaii. From whale watching to sunset sails, your experience here promises to be unique and memorable.
Day 4
Evening Sail: Mount Kilauea
Thu, Apr 28 2022: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 5:00pm
Poker Room Closed
Mount Kilauea is an active volcano that frequently drips lava into the Pacific Ocean. This thrilling sight is one of the rarest in the world. The first human account of an eruption is 1790 but geologists suspect that the area first erupted 70,000 years ago.
Day 5
Cruising: At Sea
Fri, Apr 29 2022: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
Wake up to the sound of the waves and watch for sea life in the incredible Pacific Ocean. The Ovation offers several spectacular ways to view this vast body of water including the North Star, a capsule ride that lifts visitors 300 feet above sea level.
Day 6
Cruising: At Sea
Sat, Apr 30 2022: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
Dining on the Ovation is always exciting. The buffet offers an incredible range of delicious foods while specialized venues offer unique and exquisite dining options.
Day 7
Cruising: At Sea
Sun, May 1 2022: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
Come join us in the poker room! The poker room is open when we are not in port. That means all evenings and days we are at sea.
Day 8
Cruising: At Sea
Mon, May 2 2022: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
The Ovation of the Seas is a Quantum class ship with a wide range of activities for the whole family to enjoy. Experience unique rides such as iFly, Rock Climbing, Flowrider and more.
Day 9
Cruising: At Sea
Tue, May 3 2022: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
This ship offers a vast range of entertainment venues including original live productions encompassing incredible vocalists, dancers, acrobats and other live shows.
Day 10
Docking: Seattle, WA
Wed, May 4 2022: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 6:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm 
Seattle is an incredible city worth spending a few days in. Things to do include underground tours, whale watching, Mt. Rainier, Snoqualmie Falls and more.
Day 11
Docking: Vancouver, British Columbia
Fri, May 5 2022: Arrives: 6:00am
Poker Room Closed
Set between the sea and snow-capped mountains, Vancouver is a stylish multicultural metropolis. Explore its different neighborhoods, including historic Gastown, visit city parks and beaches, and dine at acclaimed restaurants.

Card Player Cruises proudly features a professional, fully staffed, non-smoking poker room. The poker room is usually open for play immediately after the first-seating dinner on your departure day. The poker room remains open throughout most of the cruise except when the ship is in port. Free beginner lessons for novices are offered, followed by a low limit hold’em game for beginners only.

The Card Player Cruises staff will be happy to spread any game and limit that enough players want to play. A general guideline regarding the games and limits on most cruises is as follows:

Limit hold’em: $2/$4 – $4-$8 and higher upon request
No–limit hold’em: $1/3, $2/5, and higher upon request
Omaha/8: $4/8 and often higher ($10/20 on up).
Mixed games: Mixed games upon request Tournaments will be announced.

 

Please contact our office for further details.

All poker games are open to anyone 18 years and older.