Participation in the Main Event
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.
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8-DAY CRUISE ONBOARD NORWEGIAN GEM
November 8, 2025 Schedule of Events
The schedule for this event is based on the ship's arrival and departure times, these are subject to change. More details coming soon.
| Date | Weekday | Day | Port | Tournament Time | Tournament Events |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8-Nov-25 | Saturday | 1 | Jacksonville, FL | 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Poker Clinic |
9-Nov-25 | Sunday | 2 | At Sea | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Main Event Session 1A |
7:00 PM – 3:00 AM | Main Event Session 1B | ||||
11-Nov-25 | Tuesday | 4 | Great Stirrup Cay, BS | 6:00 PM | $200 Rebuy |
12-Nov-25 | Wednesday | 5 | Freeport, BS | 4:00 PM | $500 Freeze Out |
13-Nov-25 | Thursday | 6 | Key West, FL | 6:00 PM | $2,500 High Roller |
14-Nov-25 | Friday | 7 | At Sea | 1:00 PM | Main Event Session 2 |
15-Nov-25 | Saturday | 8 | At Sea | 10:00 AM | Main Event Final |
11:00 AM | $100 Mega Satellite |
*Subject to cancellation based on total amount of players.
Daily Side Events
Satellites
Sit & Go
Daily Cash Games
$2/$5
$5/$10
$10/$20
7-DAY CRUISE ONBOARD NORWEGIAN JOY
December 4, 2026 Schedule of Events
Schedule will be released soon!
Purchase A Qualifier Or Main Event Entry!
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Terms & Conditions
The *$700,000 prize pool is not guaranteed and is estimated using past prize pool payouts. Must be at least 21 years of age to play. Subject to availability. Guests can purchase an entry into the main event for $1,150 plus the cost to cruise. Qualifying Satellite Tournaments: Entry fee is $100 for the satellite tournaments and prize pool must reach a minimum of $3,200 to yield a Main Event package. $2,400 will be deducted from the net prize pool to cover the winner’s Main Event package. Satellite tournament winner may elect to transfer their winner certificate (entry and $1,250 stateroom credit) one time only. Transfers take up to 72 hours and are limited to a 1-time transfer before the booking deadline. To use, guest must book through Casinos At Sea or through their independent casino representative. 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 Gem sailing 11/8/2025 or the 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. Travel protection is strongly recommended. Discretionary onboard service charges are additional and will be automatically added to your onboard account. Norwegian is not responsible for typographical errors or 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 2025 form and click here for the 2026 form.
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