Question 1

What is a Poker Cruise?

Accepted Answer

A Poker Cruise is where poker and a selected domestic or international cruise comes together in a group environment. It is just like playing poker at your local venue, but on a cruise ship. The poker tables, and all equipment, Tournament Director, dealers when needed and Host are all brought onboard the ship by the Group Co-ordinator/Company who have created the said group with the particular Cruise line.

Question 2

I usually just do my own booking when I go on a cruise, can't I just do that and then join the group once we are onboard the ship?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately no. This is the most important rule that the cruise lines give to the group leader/Poker Escapes that we have to comply with. To be a part of the poker group and be eligible for any and all poker games in the poker room, you have to book your cabin through Poker Escapes/MTA Travel. There are no exceptions.

Question 3

I play poker but my partner/family doesn't, can they be a part of the group?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely! All partners, friends, children, grandparents, family of any kind are welcome to join the group even if they don't play in the poker events. Everyone who is in the group, is welcome to visit the poker room at any time. Everyone who books a cabin, whether they play poker or not, will receive all of the inclusions in the poker cruise package. There is no limit on how many cabins you can book in this group.

Question 4

Do I need a passport to book a poker cruise?

Accepted Answer

For all poker cruises that stay in Australian waters, and don't go to any other countries, then no you don't need a passport. It is only if we sail to another country then all persons will need a valid passport.

Question 5

Do I need a passport if we stop at Willis Island in North Queensland?

Accepted Answer

No you do not need a passport if the ship drops anchor at Willis Island. That is because the ship only stays for an hour, and no-one gets off the ship.

Question 6

What poker rules does the Tournament Director refer to on a poker cruise?

Accepted Answer

As we are sailing in International waters, the Tournament Director refers all poker rules to the TDA (Tournament Poker Association).

Question 7

Why is there an admin fee for each tournament game?

Accepted Answer

An admin fee is to cover the costs of hiring a Tournament Director and/or dealers for the duration of the cruise, storage and delivery costs of poker tables to/from the ships and ability to replace tables and accompanying equipment as required from general wear & tear.

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