Royal Caribbean Cruise Casino

[preacher]

Hi all. Recently went on a 7 day cruise and wanted to give a data dump on what I experienced as a way of introducing myself.

My wife and I played all but the last night. There were about 6 blackjack tables - 2 were single deck (paying 6-5) and the rest were 8 decks (paying 3-2). They were all "dealer hit on soft 17." The limits were pretty small. They had a $3 table most of the time and a $6 table. They would also open a $10 table as things got busy. There were two tables that would have a $25 min with a $300 max that would be available but usually not being used. The max limits seemed moe a suggestion than a hard and fast rule in that there were times I bet $250 each on two different hands and split with no raised eyebrows.

I found most nights I could go head-to-head on the $25 table and never have any company. I think two or three times I played with one or two other people.

The penetration was about 75% (6 decks out of 8). Though 2 sessions I hit dealers that cut to 7 decks!

Overall, it was a very positive experience with no heat even though we walked away with over $1,500 for the week.

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A little about myself. My wife and I saw the movie "21" when it came out and it sounded interesting. I am a member of Mensa and my wife was looking for a Christmas gift for me on the Mensa web site. She found "Mensa Guide to Blackjack." I read it, memorized the tables, learned the hi-lo system and headed for the casinos on New Years Day. We are pretty close to one of the main gambling sites. We spent most of Jan at the $10 tables with groups of people.

Then I bought and read "Blackbelt in Blackjack" and "Burning the Tables in Las Vegas." I am now at the chunky green tables and trying to play mostly head-to-head. Our bankroll is doing pretty good (slowly growing) and we get a chance to go to the tables about 2 or 3 times a month.

Thanks for a great web site. I look on here every chance I get to see if there is something new to learn.

[tribute]

preacher,
I was on Voyager of the Seas a year ago. I had a very good blackjack experience. Do you mind telling which ship you sailed on? If you prefer, send a PM.

[flysrb]

I too am planning a RC trip, so if anyone has more info on some of their ships, it would be nice.

Thanks!!

[FLASH1296]

You said: "The max limits seemed moe a suggestion than a hard and fast rule in that there were times I bet $250 each on two different hands and split with no raised eyebrows."

The Table Max [anywhere] refers only to an in initial bet on a single spot.

If the Table Max is $500 and you bet 2 spots of $500 each - with splits and doubles you can quickly have several thousand dollars riding on that round.

[nj45lady]

We are taking a cruise on November 21. We were offered a $400 rebate from Casino Club Royale in exchange for agreeing to $50 a hand average for 4 hours a day. I have agreed, yet, I realize the only thing that happens if I dont meet the requirement, I dont get the rebate. They checked with my casino host to see if I rated to be rated with them. If anyone has even more info please let me know. The last time I cruised RC (the only line I will cruise) I also did QUITE well..
Thanks!