Is there gambling on Disney Cruises?

BINGO! Unlike most cruise lines, there are no casinos on the Disney Cruise Line ships. You won't find an adults-only smoky room filled with blackjack tables and one-armed bandits, instead DCL offers boisterous games of BINGO filled with song, children, and sometimes hefty cash prizes.



No, Disney Cruise Line remains one of the only major cruise lines in the world that does not feature a casino or any form of traditional gambling onboard its ships. From its inception, Disney has intentionally avoided casinos to maintain a strictly family-focused environment and protect its brand image as a wholesome vacation provider. Instead of slot machines and blackjack tables, the space that would typically be occupied by a casino is used for additional youth clubs, theaters, and family-themed lounges. While you won't find a sportsbook or poker room, the ships do offer "family bingo" sessions, which are highly popular and offer non-cash prizes or Disney-themed merchandise. For adults seeking a "casino-like" nightlife experience, Disney provides sophisticated adult-only districts with themed bars, nightclubs, and live music, ensuring there is plenty of evening entertainment without the presence of a gambling floor. This policy applies to all ships in the fleet, including the newest vessels like the Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny.

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Specialty cruise lines like Disney Cruise Line, Paul Gauguin and most expedition cruise ships do not have casinos. Premium cruise lines Oceania Cruises and Cunard have casinos, while Viking, Azamara and Windstar Cruises do not. (Windstar and Azamara actually removed casinos from their ships and repurposed the space.)

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To ensure the comfort of all guests, Disney Cruise Line does allow smoking onboard in designated areas. On the Disney Dream, you can smoke anytime on Deck 13 forward, on the port side near Currents Bar, or on Deck 12 aft, also on the port side in the outdoor area accessible through the Meridian Lounge.

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I'm so glad you thought to sail our way with your question. It's about time for you to step onboard the ship! I'm happy to share that drinking water is free and available in many locations around the ship.

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What is your level at Casino or RCL/Celebrity. If you are Prime Casino, you can get free drinks in the Caino during the open hours. If you are a level Diamond level or equivalent your seapass card will be loaded with 4 drinks every day.

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A: Each Disney Cruise ship features activities and dining experiences open exclusively to guests 18 and older including: Cocktails (see the alcohol policy for Disney cruises), entertainment and dancing at our stylish, sophisticated nightclubs and lounges.

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The cost of a Disney cruise can vary dramatically based on your needs and sailing preferences. However, you should expect to spend at least $1,000 on a cruise for two passengers. The price goes up from there depending on your cabin selection, trip duration and destination choices, among other options.

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It is recommended to bring around $200 to $500 in cash on a Disney Cruise to the Bahamas, Caribbean, Alaska, and the Mediterranean. And if you don't plan on getting off the ship, then you honestly won't need to bring any money.

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If you are caught smoking outside in a nonsmoking area, you will be asked to move to a smoking area. If caught smoking in your cabin or cabin balcony, you will be told to stop and charged a cleaning fee (typically $200 to $250). If you continue to break the rule, you may be forcibly removed from the ship.

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Prohibited items:
  • Prohibited items:
  • Electrical appliances such as rice cookers, hot plates, coffee makers, blenders, bottle sterilizers and bottle warmers.
  • Homemade, precooked or perishable foods or open food containers.
  • Ice chests or coolers, except as noted below.


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Smoking/vaping is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. If a guest is in violation of this stateroom policy, a cleaning fee of $250 USD will be applied to their SeaPass® account and may be subject to further actions*.

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Social media posts and casino announcements would indicate that at least a small handful of people win four- and even occasionally five-figure slot machine payouts on a regular basis. But just as in a land-based casino, it's far easier to lose your stake than it is to win that kind of money.

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