Norwegian Cruise Line welcomes you to participate in our exciting Annual Norwegian Poker Challenge onboard Norwegian Joy December 4, 2026. During this cruise, we will host the Main Event plus additional tournament events, as well as daily cash games. Pour en savoir plus ou pour réserver votre croisière et votre place, veuillez appeler Casinos At Sea au 1 877.PLAY.NCL (752-9625) ou communiquez avec votre professionnel du voyage.
Guests may enter the Poker Challenge Main Event by calling Casinos At Sea at 1.877.PLAY.NCL (752.9625) or contacting your travel professional and purchasing an entry for $1,150.00.
The Michigan native is best known for winning the 2009 World Series of Poker Main Event (WSOP), making him the youngest Main Event champion. He excelled in 2018, appearing in 4 WSOP final tables, winning 2 bracelets and earning a 5th place finish in the Main Event. Cada has been a Norwegian Cruise Line Poker Ambassador since the inception of the event in 2014. Follow him on Twitter (@JoeCada99) and Instagram (@cada99).
Harwood earned a finance degree in 2012 from the University at Albany, State University of New York. Upon graduation, she moved to Florida and began playing poker, quickly discovering the World Series of Poker Circuit. Her initial poker training came from watching her father, Joel Harwood, play online. Harwood won a World Series of Poker bracelet at the 2013 World Series of Poker. She won two World Series of Poker Circuit events in 2012, then her second WSOP bracelet in 2015. Follow her on Twitter (@Luscious_Lon).
Join Poker Pros Joe Cada and Loni Harwood as they host a 1-hour poker clinic, where you will receive instruction, have the ability to ask questions and discuss key principles as they break down the decision-making process in various scenarios. Space is limited.
Cost: $150 (Purchase onboard only)
Clinic includes:
| Date | Weekday | Jour | Port | Tournament Time | Tournament Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/4/2026 | vendredi | 1 | Miami | 5h00 pm - 6h00 pm | Poker Clinic |
| 12/5/2026 | samedi | 2 | Great Stirrup Cay | 6 h 00 du soir | $200 Rebuy |
| 12/6/2026 | dimanche | 3 | En mer | 9h00 am - 5h00 pm | Poker Main Event Session 1A |
| 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM | Poker Main Event Session 1B* | ||||
| 12/7/2026 | lundi | 4 | Porto Rico | 6 h 00 du soir | $500 Freezeout |
| 12/8/2026 | mardi | 5 | St. Martin | 6 h 00 du soir | $2,500 High Roller |
| 12/9/2026 | mercredi | 6 | En mer | 1 h 00 du soir | Poker Main Event Session 2 |
| 12/10/2026 | jeudi | 7 | En mer | 10 h 00 du matin | Poker Main Event Final |
| 1 h 00 du soir | $100 Mega Satellite |
* Poker Main Event sessions are subject to addition or cancellation depending on the total number of registered players.
N° ARTICLE : PCFEE
Entry fee into the Main Event on Norwegian Joy December 4 - 11, 2026*.
Une inscription par personne.
Price: $1,150.00 USD
Les personnes qui ne se présentent pas ne seront pas remboursées. Il faut saisir le navire et les dates de croisière pour terminer la commande. Âge minimum de 21 ans pour jouer.
* Veuillez appeler au 1.877.PLAY.NCL (752.9625) ou votre représentant indépendant du casino pour réserver votre place lors de l'événement principal à bord du Norwegian Joy.
The *$700,000 prize pool is not guaranteed and is estimated using past prize pool payouts. Âge minimum de 21 ans pour jouer. Sujet à disponibilité. Guests can purchase an entry into the main event for $1,150 plus the cost to cruise. Additional terms and conditions apply and will be available upon embarkation of your cruise. Entry and participation is subject to NCL's sole discretion. Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel, alter any structure and/or payout structure, as necessary. Unclaimed prizes will not be awarded, and prize is not convertible to cash. The $1,250 stateroom credit is applicable towards cruise voyage fare only and towards one stateroom specifically on the $1 Million Takeover sailing aboard Norwegian Joy sailing 12/4/2026. Sailing and staterooms are available based on capacity. Guest is responsible for any remaining voyage fare, government taxes, port expenses and fees. Transportation to/ from the port and onboard folio charges are not included. Cancellation Fees may apply. Nous vous recommandons de souscrire une assurance voyage. Les frais de service à bord sont considérés comme des frais supplémentaires et seront automatiquement portés à votre compte à bord. Norwegian n'est pas responsable des éventuelles erreurs typographiques ou omissions.
To book and for more information, contact Casinos At Sea at 1.877.PLAY NCL (752.9625).
To access the Poker Satellite Winner Transfer Authorization Form, please click here for the 2026 form.
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to charge a fuel supplement. © 2026 NCL (Bahamas) Ltd.. Norwegian Cruise Line Casino Management reserves all rights to change or cancel this promotion without notice.
