When the boat is bee-bopping

[FloridaCruisinNewbies]

Up and down the Alaskan Coast, are the casinos open? Obviously, probably not while in port. I guess I was wondering if the ship is in international waters. Thanks in advance for the replies.

[Tom/Pittsburgh]

May not be an apples to apples comparison but when we sailed out of Baltimore the casino was open about 30 minutes after we sailed. Still in the Chesapeake Bay, but the casino was open.

[FloridaCruisinNewbies]

Thanks..... appreciate the feedback!

 

Anyone, who has been on an Alaskan Cruise, have any input?

[papillon cruiser]

they were 4 years ago on ncl on our Norwalk cruise.

[yogi2929]

In 2007 & 2008 the casinos were open on HAL. First trip was Vancouver to Anchorage and 2008 was roundtrip Seattle.

 

Do not remember exactly when the casino opened, but they were definetly open after dinner.

[FloridaCruisinNewbies]

Thanks... I like gambling after Dinner anyway! lol

[NMCRUISERS]

During our Alaska trip, the casino opened about 30 minutes after leaving port. It was closed while in port and in Glacier Bay.

[dan40]

On a cruise to Alaska, our ship went 100 miles up the Columbia River to Portland. The Capt. and the rookie Customs Agent had words about the ship serving FREE alcohol to the various city fathers that came aboard for a party.

The agent allowed a certain number of bottles to be marked and after the party, the ship wold pay duty on the amount consumed. The Capt. [3 most senior Captain on the world's oceans] thought the agent was being obtuse.

Watching the 6 foot 6 inch leather weathered faced Capt. and the rosy cheeked 5 foot 1 inch Customs Agent arguing "nose to nose" was something to see.:eek::D

 

When we cast off to leave, we were approximately one half inch away from the dock and 100 miles INLAND when the Capt., staring down at the agent from the bridge wing, turned the PA system to high and announced that the casino was Open! Just slightly early, 103 miles early, less an inch.:rolleyes:

[ehfl]

It would have to be at least 3 miles off shore....out of state waters, and in federal waters, for the casinos to be open.