Jodi

Has anyone out there ever taken one of those casino cruises while in Florida? If so, any comments on it? We are thinking of taking one in June while we are there. A company called Seascape seems to be pretty nice. Any thoughts?

jo

I've been 3 times- got sick twice! For me if the seas are CALM, they're fun!

HHH

I took one several years ago and it was the PITS. Talk about feeling like you are part of a cattle drive.

yes

This advice comes second-hand, as I've never taken one of these but know people who have: don't.

HHH seems to have hit the nail on the head -- you're herded around and hustled for drinks. I've never heard anyone say they'd do it again. Obviously, one poster here disagrees, but I'm just giving you what I've heard.

karl

Took one from the gulf coast a few years ago..... I enjoyed the boat ride, but the gambling was awful; no one was winning. They played Bingo games as the boat traveled out to the gambling waters.

sj

Did Seascape from Ft lauderdale a few years ago -- it was AWFUL! We could not wait to get back in! It really was a cattle car, the ship was dirty, small, in need of repairs and a facelift. Crew was surly, food was gross. Don't believe the brochures or be fooled by the "great" prices sometimes advertised in local FL papers.

Lenore

I've never gone, but my husband and brother-in-law went once. They both said it was just okay as far as the gambling goes. Food was NOT good and it was VERY SMOKY. Neither seemed too thrilled about going again. If you want to gamble, go to one of the Indian Casinos. At least that way you can get up and leave once you run out of money!

Linda

I got stuck on one of these in the Tampa area a few years ago. I would never do it again. I enjoyed seeing the gulf scenery for about 20 minutes and that was it. I couldn't wait to get off and have since thought I would never enjoy a cruise because of this experience.

suzanne

I did one out of Fort Lauderdale about 7 years ago - it was AWFUL!!! Extremely smoky, too-loud music, too-loud people, and very crowded.