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Sailings are from September through April, including the following departure dates: November 9, 17, 25; December 3, 11, 19, 27; January 4, 12, 20, 28, February
5, 13, 21; March 1, 9, 17, 25 and April 2, 10, 18, 26. For more information call 1-877-752-9625 from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. est. And check out www.NCLcasino.com.
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Like all NCL onboard casinos, the Jewel Club Casino also presents a wide variety of table games with the highest limits available at sea. Twenty di erent tables include roulette, craps, blackjack, several types of poker games, plus games that other cruise lines don’t o er, such as Pai- Gow poker, Pai-Gow Tiles, mini-baccarat, and, for those who request it, a big baccarat table. ere are also slot and blackjack tournaments, and a “Spin To Win” free machine pull event, which awards a free cruise for two to a lucky winner. Other NCL cruise ships o er similar playing pleasures and opportunities to win prizes.
I was pleased to discover that free gaming lessons are available on NCL cruises, including the basics of blackjack, craps, roulette, Caribbean stud poker, and slots as well. Information cards are also available, describing each game
of chance, the object of the game, betting, terminology, and other aspects of play.“You’d be surprised how helpful all of this can be,” one returning player told me, and she was right.
Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Hallmark:
Freestyle Cruising
Freedom of variety on NCL cruises makes the choice of what to play that much more satisfying, and fun. But that’s true about everything that surrounds the playing guest on an NCL cruise. Freedom of choice with Freestyle Cruising is an essential part of the entire NCL experience. Do you want to participate in onboard activities or onshore excursions? Would you prefer to exercise or sit by the pool? Do you want to dress for an evening of dinner and casino play, or do you prefer to wear casual resort style? e choice of what to do and when to do it is entirely yours.
Are you on a roll and would you like to enjoy a meal whenever you choose? Freestyle dining on NCL ships includes 24-hour
drinks. You’ll nd a half dozen bars and lounges, including a dance club and karaoke room. ere’s the world-class Mandara Spa, a health club and gym, swimming pools and hot tubs. e Stardust eater headlines outstanding shows and entertainers. Everything you’d nd at a top- rated casino resort is here—plus the ports of call you’ve always dreamed of visiting! Finally, all NCL guests become members of the Latitude Club after one cruise, receiving the perks of special recognition on future NCL cruises.
Unbeatable Service
Perhaps the most important aspect of the NCL cruising experience is the feeling that you are the most important person to each member of the sta you encounter. e overall sta ratio on NCL ships is nearly one to one, and all sta members take pride in serving guests to the best of their ability. is attitude was evident in the Jewel Club Casino, where player hosts on the oor each time I visited always made certain that I had everything I needed to enjoy playing. I wasn’t the only one receiving this attention.
“We like making every player feel special whenever they come to enjoy the NCL casino experience,” Senior Vice President of Casinos Dana Leibovitz said. “Our slots are always available, and as for table games, if you’ve come to play, we’re open and ready to play with you.”
So take that dream of a sea cruise, add to it the best experience you can think of at a posh casino resort on land, and you can realize that dream and more on a Norwegian Cruise Lines adventure—a winning combination of sea- going gaming and fun!
Anna Tennant has traveled extensively through the United States, Europe, and Central America, with a stop or two in the Caribbean along the way. She has played the slots in San Diego County, Monte Carlo, Germany, France, Portugal, New England, and Las Vegas.
availability of room service and, on the Norwegian Jewel, 24-hour service at the ship’s Blue Lagoon lounge. In addition, the casino o ers late-night snacks every night. Do you want to dine before a night at the tables or slots, or would you like to share a late-night supper with a special someone? It’s your call. You’re not locked into regular sittings, at regular times, unless that is what you choose. Each NCL ship includes at least ten restaurants, o ering a variety of cuisines and styles, along with traditional dining rooms and cafés that open for dinner at 5:30 p.m. and serve until midnight.
e newest ship in the NCL eet, the Jewel, like its sister ships, is a complete ocean-going casino resort, with ve specialty restaurants and two formal dining rooms. e Jewel’s top-deck Garden Café serves three large bu et meals catering to a variety of diets and preferences, and several indoor and outdoor cafés o er light meals and