Casino on Sensation

[papa60]

Does the casino remain open on the Sensation when it is in port in the Bahamas?

[Cruise Fanatic]

Casinos are always closed when in port.

[Dwayne]

I haven't been on a cruise that stayed overnight to Nassau recently. On previous cruises Carnival has opened the Casino while docked at Nassau.

Dwayne

[papa60]

The Sensation's registry is in the Bahamas. I thought that might allow the casino to be open.

[Dave]

I learn something new around here all the time.

I also thought the casino would be closed, but I just looked at some Capers for Carnival ships which overnight in Nassau. They show the casino opening at night. I don't know how current it is since these Capers were from a couple years ago.

Carnival isn't the only line with ships registered in The Bahamas, so I doubt that is a factor.

[papa60]

Well... it seems we have conflicting answers between the cruise fanatic and everyone else... I wonder if Carnival could answer the question?
Thanks, Steve

[Dave]

I wonder if Carnival could answer the question?

You will probably get a "no", but if you call a second time will quite possibly get a "yes". It is best to call at least 5 times and the answer that gets to three first wins.

Not trying to be a wise guy, that is how it often works when you call a cruise line.

[Cruise Fanatic]

It's possible since the ship is in port overnight that they get special permission to open. I would see it as a concession by the Bahama's. The ship stays overnight bringing potential business to the Bahamas, but the ship doesn't want to lose all their potential business onboard either.

[Dave]

Here is an image of the Carnival Capers for a January 2007 overnight in Nassau. Note it shows the casino open from 7pm to 3am.

[papa60]

Thanks Dave...I was hoping it was open...I think the cruise fanatic might be on to something about the overnight.
Steve