Day 1
All Aboard: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii (Over Night Stop)
Thu, May 7 2020: Board Ship: Noon
Poker Room Open 1:00pm - 3:00pm to collect your name badges
Board the Ovation of the Seas and spend the night in Honolulu. Watch the sun set while relaxing on a gorgeous beach. This is the beginning of an amazing poker vacation.
Day 2
Docked: Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii
Fri, May 8 2020: Departs 5:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
From the landmark Diamond Head crater to the moving memorials of the attack at Pearl Harbor, O'ahu has a lot to offer. In Honolulu, you can relax on world-famous beaches, enjoy a traditional luau and visit the palace of a Hawaiian king.
Day 3
Port: Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii (Tender)
Sat, May 9 2020: Arrives: 7:00am, Departs: 11:59pm
Poker Room Closed
The former whaling village, Lahaina preserves its 19th-century heritage alongside funky shops, boutiques, galleries and gourmet dining. It is also the gateway to the distinctive volcanic landscapes of Maui, known as the Valley Isle.
Day 4
Port: Kailua Kona, Hawaii (Tender)
Sun, May 10 2020: Arrives: 7:00am, Departs: 5:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
Kailua-Kona is a resort town with many of historic spots and tourist amenities. The Big Island's leeward (kona) coast is blessed with beautiful beaches and bays. The famous kona coffee bean is grown on the slopes of the Hualalai Volcano.
Day 5
Cruising: At Sea
Mon, May 11 2020: 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 6
Cruising: At Sea
Tue, May 12 2020: 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 theamazing North Star which will lift you high above the ship for a 360-degree view of the surrounding waters.
Day 7
Cruising: At Sea
Wed, May 13 2020: 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 more.
Day 8
Cruising: At Sea
Thu, May 14 2020: 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 9
Cruising: At Sea
Fri, May 15 2020: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
The night life is so much fun on the Ovation! There are a variety of bars and lounges available to guests including a bionic bar where your drink is prepared by robotam in a fun display. You'll also find dancing, singing and good company at almost every turn.
Day 10
Cruising: At Sea
Sat, May 16 2020: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 4:30pm (Closed for dinner) reopens 7:00pm
Don't forget there is poker on this ship! Card Player Cruises will have something going on in our vegas style poker room each day we are at sea. This is a poker adventure you will not forget!
Day 11
Port: Seattle, Washington
Sun, May 17 2020: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 6:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
Famously rainy and picturesque, Seattle sits on Puget Sound against a spectacular mountain backdrop. Soak up the city's scene in one the many coffeehouses or head down to the lively Pike Place Market to feast on artisanal and local foods.
Day 12
Port: Victoria, British Columbia
Mon, May 18 2020: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 5:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
The capital of British Columbia is filled with blooming gardens, heritage architecture and historic charm. The heart of Victoria is its scenic harbor and Old Town, compact areas that are made for strolling and easily explored on foot.
Day 13
Docking: Vancouver, British Columbia
Tue, May 19 2020: 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.
