Went on one last year and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Both me and the wife can't remember the name of the one we went on, but would imagine they're all pretty much alike. We think we paid 1600 rupees each but spent a long time on there. Whilst on-board, all the drinks and food are free and I have to say the food was excellent.

There was even 'entertainment' provided on the top-deck by way of some girls dancing. Strange, but all part of the experience. My wife has just thi minute said she thinks the casino was called 'Kings'.

You can embark and dis-embark whenever the launch turns up which seemed to be roughly every 30 mins or so. As I say we all thoroughly enjoyed it and it gave us all a chance to dress up for a change. Word of warning, no cameras or video's allowed on the casino floors. Anywhere else on the ship it's allowed.

You'll get to see some of the Indian 'high-rollers' as well, betting extreme ammounts of money !!

sounds good hubby and I want to go on this trip in November if we can find the time its getting now 3 weeks is not enough let alone 2 weeks ....colleen

Definitely going to take a trip to the casino in November, we enjoyed it last time we went especially as I won

Well worth the trip and as Knobsy said once you pay the entrance fee the food ( which is excellent ) and all the drinks are free !

Steve

we did the one called carvala, had a great night (didnt win though!!!) J

Hi,

thanks to everyone to replying, we are definetely going now, but how much does it all cost etc.
How much did everyone take for the night?

Many thanks

Think they've just increased the entrance fee from 200Rp to 2000Rp

What is the dress code aboard the floating casinos? (male and female)thanks Paula

Smart casual, but I've seen people get aboard that don't fit that criteria

but dont wear flip flops or ploppers of any description... they definitely wont let you in!! shoes only!! I have seen loads of guys turned away because of this..
chilly

my best birthday ever was 2 years ago on the caravela. roll on 20 march 2010 - i shall definitely be there again!

count me in Wendy !!
chilly x

Sorry to sound thick Chilly, but what are ploppers?

Is the "no flip flops or ploppers(whatever they are!!!)rule"for men and women?I usually only take flip flops,although mule type for evenings. Paula

This all sounds good we will deffo go on it in March something to look forward too colleen

Think they've just increased the entrance fee from 200Rp to 2000Rp

This is true Gooner fan. Although they do give you 1,000 rps worth of chips to make a one-off bet with.

Maybe someone out there now can confirm one way or the other.
I read on an Indian news site that there is only one casino boat working this season and that it only works as and when.
One has no licence, one is out of service for a refit, one is out of service for repairs and the other has financial difficulties.
can't remember the name of the one still operating but sure it wasn't the Caravela.
I have done a search but can't find the relevant site again
anyone have up to date news?

And
Does "ploppers" incude crocs?

edit. found the link
http://oheraldo.in/news/Main%20Page%20News/Casinos-stop-rolling-dice/32649.html

just got back

there are 6 casinos now, we went on Pride and had to pay 2500 rps each to get on it and the casino royale 3500rps whicjh looking at my credit card has worked out for 3 people £150 and that is just to get on it.

Vagasone when you pay the 2500 or 3500 do you get any casino chips to place a bet with inc with your fee to go on the boat ....colleen