What to Know about the New Casino Cruise
Want to set sail on the floating casino in John's Pass? Find out the information about it here.
The new casino cruise is coming to John's Pass and will be setting sail for the first time from John's Pass at the end of this week.
If you're looking to get on the cruise for the grand opening on August 24th, make sure to contact the Tradewinds Cruise Lines at (727) 394-1000.
To get on, there's a general boarding fee of $10 for each person.
If you're hungry and want to get some grub on the cruise, there'll be a buffet on all day and evening cruises for $14.95.
The times the cruise will set sail are as follows:
Monday: No Sail
Tuesday: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Thursday: 7 p.m. to 12 a.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Do you plan on hitting up the grand opening this week? Let us know in the comments!
CJ
10:33 am on Monday, August 20, 2012
Does anyone know the aproximate size of this ship and how many people it holds, etc? tks
Leigh Armstrong
12:09 pm on Monday, August 20, 2012
The boat is three stories and 200 ft. long. It's supposed to hold 500 passengers. It looks pretty big to me!
CJ
4:01 pm on Friday, August 24, 2012
Thanks. That info was perfect...sounds like a lot of fun just to ride it. Do you have to gamble on it?
Cindy Pio
10:35 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
I plan to board the ship on Saturday 8/25/12. Do I need to make a reservation or something?
Cindy
cpio4@tampabay.rr.com
Cindy Pio
10:36 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
Please let me know if I need a reservation
Leigh Armstrong
11:36 pm on Thursday, August 23, 2012
It would be wise to make one. You don't have to put any money down when you do.
Bob Doyle SR
2:49 pm on Saturday, August 25, 2012
The Epicurian Fare will be of import to many locals. Any notice in the Food Service on the Vendor(s) or Staff ?
CJ
12:34 pm on Sunday, August 26, 2012
...what did you just ask...lol? Are you saying they are going to have great food on it? Sorry, but it sounded like you were saying they are serving horse meat.
CJ
12:04 pm on Thursday, August 30, 2012
...sorry...my bad...I just looked up epicurian...guess I was thinking of equestrian..lol
Horse meat has been in the news lately, due to many world cultures who eat it like we do beef...and many stores have mentioned they may start selling it. I think I will stick to the usual such as beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.
ruth cooper
12:18 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
I would love to go on this ship. I will be going on soon. I would like to know where to purchase tickets
Leigh Armstrong
12:40 pm on Wednesday, August 29, 2012
The ticket booth is right next to the parking garage in Johns Pass.
Lyn Connolly
11:01 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012
Shuttle Buses?
CJ
11:55 am on Thursday, August 30, 2012
I think there are already various buses that go to the St John's Pass area...once there...the walk to where you board the Casino cruise is just a very short walk.
Harold Driver
1:11 pm on Friday, August 31, 2012
Can't park there, way too crowded. Where will the shuttle buses operate?
Debi M
2:03 pm on Wednesday, October 10, 2012
I am interested in any shuttle service also. We have a group that would love to go, but we are staying at the Sheraton Sand Key in Clearwater and not sure how to get there and back.
Mal
3:27 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013
lol
Mal
3:36 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013
I would not recommend this ship to anyone. My husband and I went on this cruise this past week. We attempedt to go on Tuesday but were told they cancelled due to weather, attempted to go on Wednesday only to board eat (horrible food) and be told we had to disembark the ship, came back on Thursday to again board, eat (horrible food again) and then told to disembark again due to mechanical problems. Came back on Friday finally get to leave dock to have the boat crash into the dock and part of the boat fall into the ocean. Not sure what is going on with these people but this is the most disorganized company ever! I would be really careful about going on this boat, with all the mechanical problems, and captain not being able to drive the boat, you are risking your life! (We watched the boat leave from John's Pass again on Saturday night only to watch the captain back it into the bridge)
I will be telling everyone I know not to ever go there.
By the way the staff is very rude from the ticket staff all the way to the managers. Customer service skills they do not have.
CJ
8:44 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013
Mal. When I made my ealier posts here, we had not taken the cruise yet. We have taken one now, and simply can't see how your claims are true. You should never hold it against a ship for cancelling due to weather. Are you serious? You should be glad the Captian was looking out for your safety. As for the mishaps you spoke of...I think you should cut them some slack. That is a very big ship for the very confined area they dock at. You must have just had bad luck, but that is no reason to make such bad comments about the ship. We thought the food was fine and the people were very wonderderful and it looked like everyone on board was having a very good time, Have you forgot what a tremendosu low priced bargain this is? What are you expecting for the prices they charge? Due to you comment about the food and the service...i think you are just a liar. Just being honest...
Adam Campbell
11:25 am on Monday, April 8, 2013
Mal, I agree with everything you've said and it appears to me CJ is likely an employee..The Captain wrecks the boat and parts are falling off, but cut the captain some slack? WOW! The food tasted like it was from a can and the staff was for the most part very rude, especially the women..mainly the blonde stumpy hobbit looking lady from the ticket office and the cage attendant. Mal, i think the repeat posters on here are the liars...kind of odd they check this site so frequently to post responses to others so quickly. Seems as tacky as the actions of the employees. In all fairness the slot attendant was very pleasant and kind, Security guards had nice personalities as well.