Cruise Lines to Offer Louisiana Guests Huge Casino Incentives

Louisiana cruise line guests who sail out of the Port of New Orleans or the Port of Galveston in Texas generally have one question as soon as the huge ships have cleared the dock and are underway. That question, "What time does the casino open"?

You see, besides eating, lounging, drinking, and sightseeing what else is there to do on a cruise ship besides gamble? Most Louisiana cruise guests seem to mix in a little of all of the above on their cruise vacations but based on news that is being reported many of you might want to spend a little bit more time in the casino, both on the ship and on land.

You're familiar with rewards programs, right? Most cruise lines offer them to their guests as a way to build brand loyalty. Typically on a cruise, you earn rewards points for the nights you stay and the activities you participate in.

Most cruise lines have a separate rewards program set up for their casinos though. Usually, those points add up while you're playing and the cruise line lets you roll them over for the next calendar year.

Again the hope is that you'll want to use those points on one of their ships when you sail on your next cruise. But much like the vessels that they are stationed on, cruise ship casinos can tend to feel as if they are islands. Not only in the literal sense of the word but isolated from one of the perks that land-based casinos have.  Among those perks is the ability to earn rewards points and win high progressive jackpots.

Carnival Cruise Lines Announces Partnership with Bally's

For cruise guests who prefer to sail under the Carnival Cruise Lines masthead, there is good news for you regarding gambling. The cruise line has announced a partnership with Bally's. That means both customers of Carnival and Bally's can earn perks and discounted travel for their time in the casino either on land or at sea.

Bally's operates fourteen casino properties across the country as well as a stand alone horse track and a golf course. The Bally's properties many of you might be familiar with include Bally's Shreveport, Bally's Vicksburg, and Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Biloxi.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Announces Partnership with Hard Rock

The details on what exactly you can expect in this just-announced partnership is a little vague but according to a report by the Sun Herald in their online edition some of the perks include discounts on cruises and vacations and some members might qualify for complimentary cruises.

Also, members of the Club Royale and Blue Chip Clubs can earn complimentary trips to select Hard Rock Properties too. The partnership is thought to be particularly advantageous since many Hard Rock Properties are located very close to ports where Royal Caribbean vessels call home.