Casino Question on Hawaiian cruise

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marigail

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Hi!!

Does anyone know if the casino tables are open the 5 nights we are in Hawaii on the LA-Hawaii cruise on Diamond Princess? When I researched cruises, many lines said that the casino was not open while in Hawaii, but I don't recall Princess saying that. We leave on the 19th and can't wait!!! Thanks for any input you might have on this.
Marigail
 
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Flamomo

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The casino is closed the whole time the ship is in Hawaiian waters. Apparently Hawaii laws do not permit gambling, even in their territorial waters. However the casino is open nearly all day and into the wee hours on all the sea days.
Have a wonderful cruise. We did the same one last year and are going again in March.
 
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marigail

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Thanks so much for the information. Hearing that you did the trip and liked it so much you are doing it again makes me even more excited than I already am!!! Maybe you know the answer to this one---on non-formal nights are crop pants and a nice top appropriate attire in the dining room?

Thanks so much!! I know we are going to be spending a considerable amount of time in the casino on sea days!!

marigail
 
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Flamomo

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Princess terminology for appropriate dress in the dining room on non-formal night is to dress as you would if you were going to a "fine dining restaurant". They suggest dresses, skirts, and slacks, and sweaters. But to answer your actual question - I think you will see everything from the above listed clothing to capris with a nicer top. They do specifically say no shorts, cutoff t-shirts and halter tops. I have seen gals wearing dresses that have a halter style top. I think they don't want to see bare midriffs in the dining rooms.
If what you are considering wearing is what you'd wear to one of the nicer restaurants where you live, you should be fine.
Be aware that the dining rooms tend to be cool, so a pashmina or a sweater could be handy. I usually pack both. Someone on the roll call for our November cruise who just got home fron the Diamond said the temperature in the public areas was quite chilly, and there were lots of people wearing sweaters, stoles and light jackets during the day. The cabins have their own temp controls, so no problem there.
I don't know when your cruise sails, but the first couple of days out of LA and the last couple of days before returning to LA were cool enough to need long pants and a light jacket when out on deck. From about the 3rd day it gets gradually warmer. We went in February last year and the temps in Hawaii were lovely, both daytime and evenings.
 
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marigail

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Thanks again for your help!!! I will be sure to pack warmer clothes for the public areas.

We leave next Thursday!! Can't wait.

Marigail
 
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