Casino Cruise News! 2/8/2024

2/8/2024 -  Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas will be undergoing a modernization project during its drydock in early 2025. The project was originally planned for 2020, but, well, we all know what happened to the cruising industry that year. President and CEO Jason Liberty said that the $165 million upgrades are both for guest experience, as well as environmental friendliness. Cruisers on the Allure can expect new waterslides, dining venues, bars, lounges, and aspects that have proven successful on Quantum and Oasis class ships. Learn more.

2/8/2024 -  Margaritaville at Sea will be launching its second vessel, Islander, this coming June. It will be sailing to Key West and Mexico. Additionally, Margaritaville at Sea will be extending its “Heroes Sail Free” program to the Islander, with President and CEO Kevin Sheehan Jr. stating, “To show our sincere gratitude for their ongoing service, we wanted to offer these frontline heroes a chance to kick off their boots and work shoes and flip-flop into a relaxing getaway.” So if you’re one of our weekly freeplay winners for Margaritaville, be sure to check out the new dining experiences, adults-only poolside lounge, 12-story atrium, and three-story poolside bar that will debut on the Islander. Learn more.

2/8/2024 - A two-story Whataburger has opened on the strip, open 24/7. For those unfortunate to have not experienced Whata, which is undoubtedly the best fast food in the world. Learn more.