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1 hour ago, timf2001 said:

 

There is definitely a casino.  It's shown on Deck 6.

If you go by their Q and A, there is more than one casino:

Feelin' lucky? Hope you said "yes" because our casinos will have a mix of traditional, vintage, and modern games available. So make sure to wear your lucky knickers (but leave the rabbit's foot at home).

7 hours ago, eneq said:

 

I agree. All of their marketing is geared towards a younger demographic. Plus, Branson has said it will be a "party ship."

Well, I guess we'll be the outcasts on board, then. We're not part of "the younger demographic," but we love the concept of no kids, innovative restaurants (that hopefully won't serve dumbed-down meals, since they are going for an urban-food-scene vibe), an overnight in Cuba ... Heck, they had me at "drag queen brunch." And we'll be enjoying our share of craft beer and cool cocktails -- lack of a drink package isn't an issue for us. Hopefully the hip 30-something youngsters won't openly mock the old people in their midst.

Those of us who choose to book during hurricane season take the risk, with the trade-off being less-expensive fares. Besides, no port can be guaranteed. We've missed scheduled stops on beautiful, sunny days in non-hurricane season because of high winds. Or we've made the stop, but driving rain and winds have made going onshore miserable. 

Forbes has a good article today. This makes it sound like it will be a private space but not necessarily a private island. Regardless, it sounds like a good time.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/larryolmsted/2019/02/14/reinventing-cruises-new-virgin-cruise-line-from-richard-branson-sets-sail/#7952686077fd