Casino Cruise Review (Canada)

Table of contents

1. Bonus and Promotions
2. Casino Cruise Games
3. Casino Cruise Slots
4. Live Dealer Games
5. Casino Cruise App and Mobile
6. VIP Scheme
7. Customer Support
8. Review Summary
9. FAQs

Casino Cruise Bonus and Promotions

Casino Cruise invites passengers to sit back, relax, and enjoy the onboard service...along with an amazing welcome bonus,' according to its website. However, we'd hazard to guess that this is totally dependent on the 'passenger's ability to stomach the specifics of the incentive in the first place. The welcome package, which has been dubbed a $1000 deal, is spread out over a player's first four deposits:

• First Deposit = 100% Match Bonus Up to $200
• Second Deposit = 50% Match Up to $200. Bonus Code: WCRUISE2
• Third Deposit = 25% Up to $300. Bonus Code: WCRUISE3
• Fourth Deposit = 25% Up to $300. Bonus Code: WCRUISE4

In spite of the 40x wagering rules, the good ship Casino Cruise has a tiny list to starboard.

Even if Casino Cruise's hefty welcome package is not completely watertight, there are a few modest bonuses to keep visitors engaged:

• Monday Breeze
• Tuesday Pool Party
• Weekend Freebie
• Monthly Splash Bonus
• Emoticons
• Win a Cruise

Players can get a 50% reload bonus up to $100 and 20 free spins during the Monday Breeze promotion. In addition, there are two limitations that can be found solely in the T&Cs. A minimum of two deposits totalling $50 must have been made in the previous week. Rather than being a Monday breeze, it's actually more like a zephyr today. Even yet, the 40 wagering rules aren't awful at all.

In a cleverly crafted slab of casino-speak, the Tuesday Pool Party offer is offered in a way that shows how online casinos may deliberately deceive their customers. On Tuesday deposits, gamers can 'receive up to $100 bonus cash,' according to the first lines of their promotional spiel. First impressions may be deceiving. In the end, $100 in free money isn't a bad deal.

The real deal is revealed, though, a few sentences later: Players that deposit $100 will receive a 25 percent bonus. So the "receive up to 100% bonus cash" bilge should really read "get a 25% bonus of up to $100." Even though Casino Cruise goes into great detail about their humorous opening gambit, it's evident that they expect customers to scan their offer and accept it at face value. As a result, some casinos employ ambiguity and double-speak in order to lure new customers into their establishments. Consequently, if you decide to join the pool party, make sure to inspect the pool's contents first.

EmotiCoins, a slot machine that is springing up all over the place right now, has a promotion at Casino Cruise as well. A $10,000 cash prize is up for grabs for everyone who puts in only $10 of their own money to participate. The absence of any wagering requirements is welcome news.

On top of all of that, there's the chance to win cruise tickets with every $50 you put in. To celebrate the winners, MSC Musicia is offering a four-day Mediterranean cruise for the winners. There is a hotel included as part of the package:

• Private balcony with views of the ocean
• Stylish stateroom accommodation
• Free room service delivery including breakfast in bed
• Priority seating for evening dinner

At the time of this review, these offers were still valid. For the most up-to-date information on specials, please visit the Casino Cruise website. Terms and conditions apply in their entirety to the promotion.

Casino Cruise Games

Many top software suppliers have collaborated with Casino Cruise to deliver a wide variety of slots and table games. Each one is subdivided into the following sections:

• All Games
• Jackpot Games
• Live Games
• New Games
• Popular Games
• Table Games
• Other Games
• Video Poker
• Video Slots
• Classic Slots
• Game Providers

Practice and real money versions of the games can be opened on separate pages if possible. Flash game windows embedded on desktops return you to the lobby's top level when you exit a game. The fact that you were already three-quarters of the way down the page makes this a more vexing experience.

Casino Cruise Slots

Additionally, Casino Cruise has a wide collection of casino slots, including popular titles like Starburst and Tarzan. Additionally, Cruise has an extensive assortment of classic slot machines. Here, you'll find an assortment of old and often unappealing-looking video games that many gamers seem to adore. What is it about retro? Whatever your opinion, the Casino Cruise website's selection of casino games cannot be criticized.

Live Dealer Games

Siren-like female croupiers welcome hapless passengers to their gaming tables in the Casino Cruise live portion. Because the Cruise's live games are powered by Netent and Microgaming, there is no need for players to tie themselves to the mast of the ship. In addition, it's an instant-play live casino, so there's no need to download it. Every game is also available 24 hours a day.

Casino Cruise App and Mobile

With a dark color scheme and style similar to its desktop counterpart, the Casino Cruise mobile website bears a striking resemblance to its desktop cousins. Even while some features have been pared back in order to make room for smaller devices, the general experience remains the same. In spite of the fact that there are just about 200 mobile casino games to choose from, this should be more than plenty for those who like to gamble while on the go rather than sitting at their desks. Even on a tablet, the site works perfectly, providing a smooth and straightforward gaming experience.

VIP Scheme

Casino Cruise promises a VIP program 'beyond their wildest fantasies' for their loyal customers. As a result, we decided to take a closer look underneath the surface. The three tiers of their bundle are as follows:

• Deluxe Suite “25% extra” – personalised email support, exclusive promotions, birthday bonuses, 12 hour response time
• Royal Suite “50% extra” – exclusive VIP events, personal VIP account manager, personal gifts, higher withdrawal amounts
• President Suite “100% extra” – exclusive ‘Presidential’ withdrawals, personal cashback, exclusive structures

As it stands, we don't know what the percentages above actually mean.

Points are awarded for every C$10 spent in the VIP zone, which may be used to earn a variety of rewards, including gifts and privileges. As long as it's placed on a slot machine, of course. The following is the point weighting for the rest of the games:

• 1 point = $15 on classic slots
• 1 point = $50 on table games
• 1 point = $50 on live dealer games

We have good reason to be critical of Casino Cruise's VIP offer, especially in light of the fact that the conversion threshold is a hefty 1000 points. A normal casino points system, this one is aimed at high-rollers who play as often as they do to breathe oxygen.

Customer Support

The customer service at Casino Cruise is excellent, and they have a comprehensive FAQ area that answers most of the often asked topics. There is also a live chat option, multiple email addresses, and two phone numbers available. However, there is no contact form, and no indication of the hours that their support team works is made. They should include these things.

Casino Cruise Review Summary  

To sum it up, Casino Cruise is a typical casino. Aside from the weekly promos, the T&Cs and welcome bonuses and VIP packages offered by this casino are a rather normal fare. Despite this, the live part is excellent, albeit a little disorganized, and the portability to smaller devices has been handled perfectly. Those hoping to embark on a 'journey' with this group, however, should be wary of the cleverly-worded ads. Ensure that you read the fine print and you'll have no problems. If you don't, your gaming budget will sink like a Spanish Galleon infested with woodworm.

Casino Cruise FAQs

Article by:Dale Shelabarger

Dale is an author for InsideCasino and an expert in the iGaming sector, with his specialist areas in online casinos, iGaming and slot games. Dale has written hundreds of casino reviews and expert iGaming articles over the last 15 years.

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