Norwegian Cruise Line casinos
Norwegian's casinos go by the name Casinos At Sea, and its rewards program also covers sister lines Oceania and Regent. Higher tiers come with big onboard credit.
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On the casino floor
NCL says it has more than 4,800 slot machines across the fleet, from penny games up to $100 a spin, with table minimums that go up to $5,000. Every ship has a casino except Pride of America, which sails in Hawaii, where gambling is banned.
Linked table jackpots
Starting in late 2024, NCL began adding linked progressive jackpots (A jackpot that keeps growing as people play the linked games, until someone wins it.) to blackjack, Let It Ride, Three Card Poker and Ultimate Texas Hold'em on 18 ships.
Limits
Slots run from 1¢ to $100. Credit lines start at $5,000 for players who qualify.
No casino
Pride of America (Hawaii) has no casino.
Casinos At Sea Rewards
Casinos At Sea Rewards covers Norwegian, Oceania and Regent Seven Seas. The tier year runs April 1 to March 31, and points expire after 18 months. You must be 21 to join and to get casino cruise offers.
How you earn
- Slots: 1 point per $5 played
- Video poker: 1 point per $10 played
- Table games: based on average bet, time played and game
Free and discounted cruises
Points to Paradise trades points for $250 or $500 off, or a free fare on 3–14-night sailings (you still pay $20 per person per day plus taxes and fees). Casino Cruise Certificates offer a free cruise for you and a guest. New players can send in a land-casino offer at casinosatsea.com for a "First Cruise On The House." Caesars Rewards members get tier-based discounts on NCL fares.
| Tier | Tier points | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl | 4,000 | $75 onboard credit (Money added to your cruise account to spend on board, for example on drinks, dining or the spa. It usually can't be withdrawn as cash.). |
| Sapphire | 15,000 | $200 onboard credit. Convenience fee (A charge some lines add when you move money from your cabin account into casino play.) waived on up to $600 of charged play. |
| Ruby | 35,000 | $400 onboard credit. Fee waived on up to $1,000. |
| Elite | 100,000 | $1,000 onboard credit. Fee waived on up to $1,500. |
Higher tiers add perks such as internet, shore excursion credit and service charge waivers. Fee-waiver amounts went up in September 2025.
Run your own numbers in the rewards finder → · How casino comps work → · Free casino drinks by line →
Ships to know
Where the casino action is biggest or newest.
Norwegian Bliss
Breakaway Plus class
NCL's own blog lists 310 slots and 25 tables, plus a separate smoking room with 117 slots and 6 tables (2018 figures).
Norwegian Joy & Encore
Breakaway Plus class
Like Bliss, these have a separate smoking room inside the casino. Joy hosts the December 2026 "$1 Million Takeover."
Prima class
Prima, Viva, Aqua & Luna
NCL's newest ships. Luna, delivered in 2026, has a casino laid out as smaller connected rooms.
Every Norwegian (NCL) ship
Casino figures for the whole fleet. Select a ship for its full profile and sources.
| Ship | Class | Year | Slots | Tables | Sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Prima | Prima | 2022 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Viva | Prima | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Aqua | Prima Plus | 2025 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Luna | Prima Plus | 2026 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Aura Coming | Prima Plus | 2027 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Escape | Breakaway Plus | 2015 | 357 | 28 | 19,000 |
| Norwegian Joy | Breakaway Plus | 2017 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Bliss | Breakaway Plus | 2018 | 310 | 25 | — |
| Norwegian Encore | Breakaway Plus | 2019 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Breakaway | Breakaway | 2013 | 300 | 26 | — |
| Norwegian Getaway | Breakaway | 2014 | 300 | 26 | 18,000 |
| Norwegian Epic | Epic | 2010 | 300 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Jewel | Jewel | 2005 | 200 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Jade | Jewel | 2006 | 220 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Gem | Jewel | 2007 | 200 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Pearl | Jewel | 2006 | 200 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Dawn | Dawn | 2002 | 199 | 19 | — |
| Norwegian Star | Dawn | 2001 | 200 | 20 | — |
| Norwegian Sun | Sun | 2001 | 191 | 14 | — |
| Norwegian Sky Left fleet | Sun | 1999 | — | — | — |
| Norwegian Spirit | Spirit | 1998 | 158 | 20 | — |
| Pride of America | Pride of America | 2005 | 0 | 0 | — |
Cruise lines rarely publish per-ship casino counts. Dashes mean we found no reliable figure. See all ships →
Good to know before you play
- HoursNCL doesn't publish hours. Casinos open at sea, or in the few ports that allow it.
- PayingCharge play to your onboard account with your key card, at the game or the cashier. Convenience fees and limits apply, and casinos have ATMs.
- Age18 and over to play, but 21 and over to join Casinos At Sea Rewards or get casino cruise offers.
- SmokingBliss, Joy and Encore have a separate smoking room. On other ships, active players may smoke cigarettes and e-cigarettes during gaming hours. Cigars and pipes aren't allowed.
What's changed recently
- Linked table progressives. Light & Wonder began adding linked progressive jackpots to table games on 18 ships.
- Bigger fee waivers. Higher fee-waiver amounts for Sapphire, Ruby and Elite.
- First Cruise On The House. NCL began matching land-casino offers for new players.
- Norwegian Luna delivered. The second Prima Plus ship joins the fleet.
- Tailgate slot tournament. A tailgate-themed slot tournament on Norwegian Viva.
- $1 Million Takeover. On Norwegian Joy: a $200,000 winner-take-all slot tournament, a $100,000 blackjack tournament and a poker main event.
Slots players have spotted on Norwegian
From dated player videos and reports, October 2026.
Sources
Items marked Reported come from press or player reports and haven't been confirmed by Norwegian (NCL).
- NCL — Casino slots (accessed Oct 2026)
- NCL — Casinos At Sea Rewards (accessed Oct 2026)
- NCL — Points to Paradise (accessed Oct 2026)
- NCL — Casino special events (accessed Oct 2026)
- NCL — Smoking policy FAQ (accessed Oct 2026)
- NCL — Norwegian Bliss casino (May 30, 2018)
- Casino.org — NCL taps Light & Wonder (Jan 1, 2025)
- Caesars Rewards — Norwegian Cruise Line partner (accessed Oct 2026)
- MilesTalk — NCL offer matching (Nov 22, 2025)