2023 Eastern Caribbean St. Maarten
Important: To participate in the poker room, all reservations must be made through Card Player Cruises

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Ship name: Symphony of the Seas
Welcome Party location: 4:30pm - 5:30pm Deck 15 Forward in the Solarium
Dining time: 5:30 p.m.
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Itinerary

Day 1
All Aboard: Miami, Florida
Sat, Jan 28 2023: Board Ship: 4:30pm
Poker Room open 1:00pm - 3:00pm only to collect your name badges. Poker Room opens for play at 7:00pm
Miami is known for its fun and relaxing atmosphere. Florida Keys water adventures, day cruises, Everglades exploring, a zoo and plenty of wildlife are just the beginning of the things you'll find to do here.
Day 2
Cruising: At Sea
Sun, Jan 29 2023: Cruising
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for dinner) re-opens 7:00pm after first seating dinner.
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.
Poker Room
Day 3
Cruising: At Sea
Mon, Jan 30 2023: At Sea
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for dinner) re-opens 7:00pm after first seating dinner.
An Oasis class ship, Symphony is one of the largest ships in the Royal Caribbean fleet. Adventures include giant water slides, glow-in-the-dark lazer tag, surf simulator, live orchestra, musicals, ice skating and more. This is a spacious ship with lots of room to explore and see something new everyday.
Day 4
Location: Philipsburg, St. Maarten
Tue, Jan 31 2023: Arrives: 8:00am, Departs: 6:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
This Caribbean island is divided into a Dutch and French side with plenty to do in both. There are beaches, historic landmarks, museums and more to explore all over the island. This is the place to relax and have fun on white sandy beaches next to clear blue waters.
Day 5
Location: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Wed, Feb 1 2023: Arrives: 7:00am, Departs: 4:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
Formerly the home of pirates, this beautiful island has a lot to offer visitors. Historic landmarks, gorgeous overlooks, lovely beaches and pristine water. This is an amazing island to explore and relax on.
Day 6
Cruising: At Sea
Thu, Feb 2 2023: At Sea
Poker Room Open 9:00am - 5:00pm (Closed for dinner) re-opens 7:00pm after first seating dinner.
The food is delicious! You will find a lot of dining options including a huge buffet, dining room and a variety of specialty restaurants. There are also plenty of bars and lounges to spend with companions and all your new friends.
Day 7
Location:Perfect Day Cococay
Fri, Feb 3 2023: Arrives: 10:00am, Departs: 6:00pm
Poker Room Open 7:00pm
This private island was custom made for Royal Caribbean guests. It includes a giant waterpark, sandy beaches, pools, a hot air balloon, private cabanas and more.
Day 8
Location: Miami, Florida
Sun, Feb 4 2023: Disembark: 6:00am
Poker Room Closed
This is an amazing city with plenty to do and see. Check out the Bayside Marketplace, Little Havana, Zoo Miami, Dolphin Mall, Wynwood, museums, gardens and more.

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.