Day 1
All Aboard: Seattle, Washington
Fri, Sep 3 2021: Departs 4:00 p.m.
Poker Room Opens: 7:00 p.m.
There is a lot to see in this beautiful city. Take an underground tour of the original sunken city or explore Puget Sound on a small boat tour. And of course, you have to try the Salmon.
Day 2
Cruising: At Sea
Sat, Sep 4 2021: Cruising
Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m.
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.
If you are new to poker, take a beginners lesson with Linda Johnson 'The First Lady of Poker'
Day 3
Location: Inside Passage, Alaska
Sun, Sep 5 2021: Cruising
Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Carved by glaciers, the inside passage is a maze of islands and bays frequented by a wide range of marine wildlife such as orca, whales and seals. The scenery is simply incredible including sheer cliffs, floating ice and lush forests covering the landscape.
Day 3
Docked: Juneau, Alaska
Sun, Sep 5 2021: Arrives: 12:00 p.m., Departs: 9:00 p.m.
Poker Room Opens: 9:15 p.m.
Deep within the Inside Passage, you’ll find a spectacular city surrounded by rugged terrain of mountains and large glaciers. It is the only US capital completely cut off from any roads. Things to do include whale watching, helicopter tours, glacier gardens and more. A stop at Tracy's for the best King crab on the planet is a must!
Day 4
Docked: Skagway, Alaska
Mon, Sep 6 2021: Arrives: 7:00 a.m., Departs: 8:30 p.m.
Poker Room Opens: 8:45 p.m.
This is a charming 19th century city complete with vintage locomotives. Skagway offers incredible forested mountain views, sled dog adventures, hiking and tours of the city, Yukon and local wildlife.
Day 7
Docked: Sitka, Alaska
Thu, Sep 7 2021: Arrives: 10:00 a.m., Departs: 5:30 p.m.
Poker Room Opens: 7:00 p.m.
A beautiful and remote city, Sitka has much to offer visitors. You'll find plenty to do such as hiking, historic tours, sanctuaries for eagles and bears, whale watching tours, sea kayaking and more.
Day 5
Location: Endicott Arm & Dawes Glacier
Tue, Sep 8 2021: Arrives: 7:00 a.m., Departs: 12:00 p.m.
Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Beautiful mountain scenery, waterfalls, wildlife and a breathtaking view of the blue glacier. Watch as it slowly pushes into the sea and if you’re lucky, see it break apart.
Day 6
Cruising: At Sea
Wed, Sep 9 2021: Cruising
Poker Room Opens: 9:00 a.m.
Enjoy your time on the Ovation of the Seas! Things to do on this ship include, Night Clubs & bars, Rock Climbing, Flo-rider, IFly, swimming pools, live entertainment and more.
Day 8
Docking: Seattle, Washington
Fri, Sep 10 2021: Arrives 6:00 a.m.
Poker Room Closed
End your vacation by continuing your exploration of this enchanting city and surrounding areas. You can visit a wildlife sanctuary or visit the beautiful Mount Rainier and surrounding waterfalls.
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.
Only passengers booked by Card Player Cruises are allowed to play in the poker room
Please contact our office for further details.
All poker games are open to anyone 18 years and older.
