Casino Cruise Canaveral
| Type | Private (Owned by Ocean Casino Cruises) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Defunct | 2009 |
| Florida, Myrtle Beach, SC | |
Key people | Robert Weisberg, Chairman & CEO |
| Products | Cruises |
| 1,000 | |
| Website | http://www.suncruzcasino.com |
SunCruz Casinos was one of many cruise lines that offered 'cruises to nowhere,' legally transporting passengers into international waters beyond the reach of federal and state gambling laws.
I visited the Victory Casino Cruise (Port Canaveral) twice while down in Florida visiting family. This review will reflect my overall opinion from my 2 different experiences. Although my first visit was awesome, the second was a nightmare and I will more than likely NOT to this again. First visit (Sunday 10/4). Port Canaveral is located on the east coast of sunny central Florida. The surrounding area offers many exciting attractions, dining options and entertainment. With more recreational opportunities than all of Florida’s 13 other seaports combined, you’re sure to find something you love. On the Victory Casino Cruise at Cape Canaveral, you can gamble and have all kinds of fun on the water. Imagine Las Vegas on an ocean-going cruise ship and you’ll have a close idea of what it’s like aboard this casino cruise near Orlando. Known as one of America's biggest casino cruise ships, the mammoth Victory.
Four ships operated out of four ports including Jacksonville (SunCruz VII), Key Largo (SunCruz I), Myrtle Beach (SunCruz VIII), and Port Canaveral (SunCruz XII).[1]
On December 16, 2009, SunCruz Casinos was reported to be closing amid reports of owing $300,000 to the Canaveral Port Authority.[2] Parent company Ocean Casino Cruises filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy December 28.[3]
Sun Cruise Casino Cape Canaveral
- SIGN UP FOR PROMOTIONS AND UPCOMING EVENTS. About Us; Gaming; Events; Victory Card; Groups; Transportation.
- Casino-Cruise Package for One or Two with Food, Drinks, and Slot Play from Victory Casino Cruises (Up to 49% Off) Select Option Casino-Cruise Package for One with Lunch or Dinner, Two Drink Tickets, and $10 in Slot Credits.
At the time of the filing of bankruptcy, there were about 300 full-time and part-time employees.[4]
History[edit]
In 1994 Gus Boulis, already a multi-millionaire by founding the Miami Subs sandwich shop franchise, bought a number of luxury yachts. He remodeled the yachts as casinos, and began to operate his 'cruises to nowhere,' sailing three miles from the Florida coast into what was then considered international waters.[5] There, out on the sea, passengers would gamble on poker, blackjack and slot machines. Boulis called his fleet of 11 ships the SunCruz Casino line. By the time he sold the company in 2000, SunCruz Casinos was earning tens of millions of dollars in annual profits, and employed over 2,000 people.
In September 2007, SunCruz discontinued operation at Palm Beach.[6] Service was subsequently discontinued at Daytona and Treasure Island.
Investigation[edit]
In the 2000s, lobbyists such as Jack Abramoff became involved illegally with the sale of the line. Boulis was murdered in 2001.
See also[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^'SunCruz website'. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^NBC News
- ^http://www.cfnews13.com/Business/LocalBusinessHeadlines/2009/12/29/suncruzs_parent_company_files_for_bankruptcy.html
- ^Price, Wayne T. (11 January 2010). 'SunCruz offers apologies'. Florida Today. Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today. pp. 14A.
- ^New York Times retrieved June 8, 2008
- ^'Port of Palm Beach statement'. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
Victory I Cruise Schedule: Boarding is one hour prior to departure | ||
| Departs | Returns | |
| Wednesday thru Saturday AM Cruises | 11 AM | 4:15 PM* |
| Sunday, Wednesday & Thursday PM Cruises | 7 PM | 12:30 AM* |
| Friday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1:30 AM* |
| Saturday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1:30 AM* |
| Sunday Day Cruise | Noon | 6 PM* |
| *All return times are approximate. | ||
Victory Casino Cruise Cape Canaveral Florida
Victory I Pricing Per Person For Cruise (Includes Port Fee/Parking/Federal Tax) | ||
| Boarding | Dining Purchase On Ship | |
| Wednesday thru Saturday AM Cruises | $13 | À La Carte Menu |
| Sunday Noon Cruise | $13 | À La Carte Menu |
| Wednesday and Thursday PM Cruises | $13 | À La Carte Menu |
| Friday and Saturday PM Cruises | $13 | À La Carte Menu |
| Sunday PM Cruise | $13 | À La Carte Menu |
Minimum Age: 18 years of age to sail and/or gamble, 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Valid Government I.D. Required.
Proper attire required (shoes and shirts).
Wheelchair and handicap scooter accessible (except for Transportation for scooters). We have 3 elevators on board and we also have a marine crew that will be happy to assist you up and down the ramp; if necessary. If you require a wheelchair during the cruise, you would need to provide your own.