What Cruise Ships Have Casinos? Line-by-Line Guide + How to Get Comped
Most major cruise lines operate onboard casinos on a large share of their fleets. If you play rated, the right mix of ADT/theo, average bet, and time-on-device can unlock comped or discounted staterooms, drink benefits, and casino cash. Use this line-by-line overview and our host strategy to turn your play into confirmed value—with email confirmation at the time of booking.
Which Cruise Lines Have Casinos?
- Royal Caribbean — Casino Royale on most ships; broad tables and slots footprint. Official info
- Carnival — Casinos on most ships; frequent promos/earn multipliers. Official info
- Norwegian (NCL) — Casinos at Sea across fleet; tiered offers. Official info
- Princess — Vegas-style casinos on most ships.
- Celebrity — Modern casinos on most vessels.
- MSC — Large, contemporary casino spaces fleetwide.
- Virgin Voyages — Select ships feature casinos; adult-only vibe.
- Cunard, Holland America — Traditional lines, casinos on most larger ships.
- Luxury lines (Silversea, Seabourn) — Smaller but present on many itineraries.
How to Turn Rated Play into Real Benefits
- Play in clean sessions (90–120 min). Avoid many short “walk-ups.” Keep a steady average bet so theo is recorded accurately.
- Separate slots and tables. Distinct sessions for each game type improve rating quality.
- Right-size denom & volatility. Sustain time-on-device rather than forcing big swings late in the night.
- Season & itinerary matter. Shoulder weeks can stretch theo further than peak holidays.
- Confirm by email at booking. We secure written confirmation for stateroom category, drink benefits, and casino cash.
Host Strategy & Next Steps
- Bring current offers & club numbers. We use history/tier to position you for stronger comps.
- Share results post-cruise. Recap average bet, hours, and offers to calibrate upgrades.
- Use How-To guides below to prep your play and rating plan before you sail.