Overview

Founded in 1997, Palm Beach Casino Line operated two unique vessels featuring Class III casino gaming, food and beverage, and live entertainment, on twice daily coastal cruises from the Port of Palm Beach, Florida: M/V Palm Beach Princess and Big Easy (started operations in 2005). M/V Palm Beach Princess was an eight deck, 421 foot, 6,659 GRT, 800 person capacity passenger vessel, offering twice daily, five-hour cruises, featuring a 15,000 square foot, Class III gaming casino, with 400+ slot machines, 30+ table games (blackjack; craps; roulette; Three Card Poker, and; Let It Ride), poker, sports book (with satellite televisions) and bingo. In addition, the cruise experience featured a lavish buffet and gourmet à la carte dining; live revue shows; two live musical performance venues; skeet shooting; New York-style deli; five lounges; facial and massage spa services; swimming pool and sun decks; cabins and VIP special events. In 2005, Palm Beach Casino Line introduced a second vessel, Big Easy Casino, a 1,200 capacity vessel offering twice-daily, five-hour cruises, featuring 40,000 SF of public space, including a 30,000 SF casino. The Class III casino featured 550 slot machines, 23 table games (blackjack; roulette; craps; Three Card Poker; Big Raise Hold 'Em; mini baccarat and a Big 6 Wheel), poker (seven tables), and sports book (with satellite televisions). Three distinctive food outlets were offered: SWIMPS (a full service restaurant featuring dining with a Cajun flair); Gators on The Quarter (full service casual dining), and; Po Boys (self service New Orlean's-style sandwich, beignet and coffee stand). Four highly-themed beverage outlets were available, including Gators on The Quarter (located on the outdoor top deck, with live music); Bar Absinthe ( a throwback, seductive cocktail area); The Bead Bar (honoring New Orleans' Mardi Gras tradition), and; Hurricanes (featuring dueling pianos).