Norwegian Cruise Line welcomes you to participate in our exciting 8th Annual Norwegian Poker Challenge onboard Norwegian Joy starting November 11, 2023. During this 7-Day cruise we will host the Main Event plus additional tournament events, as well as daily cash games. For more information or to book your cruise and reserve your seat, please call Casinos At Sea at 1.877.PLAY.NCL (752.9625) or contact your travel professional.
Guests may enter the 2023 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 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)
6:00-6:20 — Player introduction, basic poker strategy and rules
6:20-6:30 — Q&A
6:30-7:50 — Hands on instruction at the tables
7:50-8:00 — Last remarks
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 | Week Day | Day | Port | Tournament Time | Tournament Events |
| 11-Nov-23 | Saturday | 1 | Miami, FL | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Poker Clinic Hosted by Poker Pros |
| 12-Nov-23 | Sunday | 2 | At Sea | 9:00 AM | Main Event Session 1A |
| 6:00 PM | Main Event Session 1B | ||||
| 13-Nov-23 | Monday | 3 | Roátan (Bay Islands), Honduras | 7:00 PM | $200 Rebuy | Add-On |
| 14-Nov-23 | Tuesday | 4 | Harvest Caye, Belize | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Beach Party |
| 6:00 PM | $500 Freezeout | ||||
| 15-Nov-23 | Wednesday | 5 | Costa Maya, Mexico | 6:00 PM | Main Event Session 2 |
| 16-Nov-23 | Thursday | 6 | Cozumel, Mexico | 7:00 PM | $2,500 High Roller |
| 17-Nov-23 | Friday | 7 | At Sea | 10:00 AM | Main Event Final |
| 1:00 PM | Mega Satellite | ||||
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Based on number of entries and will be approximately 12% of field.
ITEM #: PCFEE
Entry fee into the 2023 Main Event on Norwegian Joy
November 11, 2023.
One entry per person.
Price: $1,150.00 USD**No-shows will not be refunded. Ship and sail date required to complete order.
Must be at least 21 years of age to play. Subject to availability. Satellite tournament winner may elect to transfer their entry. This is limited to a one-time transfer. Additional terms and conditions apply once onboard will be available to all participants on the first day of your cruise. Satellite Tournaments: Entry fee is $100 for the satellite tournaments and prize pool must reach a minimum of $3,000 to yield a Main Event package. $2,250 will be deducted from the net prize pool to cover the winner’s Main Event package. Norwegian Cruise Line reserves the right to cancel, alter any structure and/or payout structure, as necessary. The cruise accommodation offer included in the Satellite Winner’s package is only valid for the first and second guest. For additional guests third - eighth guest rates apply. Stateroom upgrades are available, but price difference between offered stateroom and upgrade must be paid by guest. Guest is responsible for the admin fees ($20 per person per day), 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.
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.
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Norwegian Cruise Line Casino Management reserves all rights to change or cancel this promotion without notice.
