Day 1
All Aboard: Sydney, Australia
Wed Nov 28, 2018: Departs 6:45 p.m.
Poker Room Open
The whole world's in love with Sydney. It's stylish, it's sophisticated, it's home to some of the friendliest people on the planet. And yes, a few koalas, if you know where to look.
Day 2
Cruising: At Sea
Thu Nov 29, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy. The poker room will be open all day except for dinner time.
Day 3
Cruising: At Sea
Fri Nov 30, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy. Another full day of poker scheduled.
Day 4
Port: Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Sat Dec 01, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 6:00 p.m,
Poker Room Open
Named by the intrepid Captain Cook in 1769, the Bay of Islands region is comprised of some 150 isles and a handful of coastal towns that beckon with outdoor adventures like game fishing, yachting, kayaking and more.
Day 5
Port: Auckland, New Zealand
Sun Dec 02, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 6:00 p.m,
Poker Room Open
Called the "City of the Sails" because of its beautiful location between two harbors and great weather, Auckland is a big fish on a small island and a swank city in a rural country.
Day 6
Port: Tauranga, New Zealand
Mon Dec 03, 2018: Arrives: 6:45 a.m., Departs: 5:00 p.m,
Poker Room Open
On the Bay of Plenty, sunny Tauranga has a beautiful harbor, historic sights, a revitalized waterfront and easy access to beautiful beaches, vibrant Maori culture, and outdoor adventures in the sea, lakes, and volcanic landscapes.
Day 7
Cruising: At Sea
Tue Dec 04, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy.
Day 8
Port: Napier, New Zealand
Wed Dec 05, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 5:00 p.m.
Poker Room Open
Napier's top draw for tourists is its architecture, built in a distinctive Art Deco style. The port is also a gateway to exploring the Maori heritage, seascapes and wildlife of Hawke's Bay and the many vineyards and wineries in the region.
Day 9
Port: Wellington, New Zealand
Thu Dec 06, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 5:00 p.m.
Poker Room Open
Wellington embraces its reputation as a cool “little” capital. Downtown is compact but there’s no shortage of big-city culture. The charm extends to the surrounding green hillsides while countryside and rugged coast are within easy reach.
Day 10
Cruising: At Sea
Fri Dec 07, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy.
Day 11
Port: Dunedin, New Zealand
Sat Dec 08, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 5:00 p.m.
Poker Room Open
Dunedin proudly celebrates its Scottish heritage but gold-rush fortunes are behind its grand Victorian and Edwardian architecture. From here you can also explore the Otago Peninsula, home to penguin colonies and scenic coastline.
Day 12
Location: Dusky Sound
Sun Dec 9, 2018: Arrives: 8:00 a.m., Departs: 9:00 a.m.
Poker Room Open
Part of New Zealand's Fiorland National Park, Dusky Sound was long the site of Maori camps but few permanent settlements. Captain Cook spent five weeks exploring the dramatic coastline that edges the mountainous wilderness.
Day 12
Location: Doubtful Sound
Sun Dec 9, 2018: Arrives: 11:00 a.m., Departs: 12:00 p.m.
Poker Room Open
You can only experience the grand scenery and tranquility of this magnificent fjord by boat. Doubtful Sound sustains an amazing array of wildlife. In the rainy season, its steep hills are covered with hundreds of waterfalls.
Day 12
Location: Milford Sound
Sun Dec 9, 2018: Arrives: 5:00 p.m., Departs: 6:00 p.m.
Poker Room Open
The Maori believed a divine mason carved Milford Sound. The fjord is a geological wonder of the ice age, where waterfalls cascade over sheer cliffs into the dark waters below and mountains dominated by Mitre Peak reach toward the sky.
Day 13
Cruising: At Sea
Mon Dec 10, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy.
Day 14
Cruising: At Sea
Tue Dec 11, 2018: Cruising
Poker Room Open
Have fun exploring Ovation of the Seas! There is enough to do to keep the whole family happy.
Day 15
Docking: Sydney, Australia
Wed Dec 12, 2018: Arrives: 6:30 a.m.
Poker Room Closed
What's not to love? This gateway to the Outback has it all: endless outdoor adventure around the harbor or in spots like the Blue Mountains. Golden sandy beaches named Bondi, Bilgola and Coogee (which are not only beautiful, but also fun to say). A bustling art and entertainment scene. Countless museums, galleries and world-class restaurants where the dishes go way beyond the local Vegemite.
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.
