Virgin Voyages Casino: Games, Deck & Sea Rollers Rewards

By the Pixie Vacations cruise team — Virgin Voyages First Mates who book Virgin sailings at no added cost. Last updated: July 2026.

Yes — every Virgin Voyages ship has a casino. It’s called simply The Casino, it sits on Deck 6 between The Red Room theater and The Roundabout, and it packs in about 115 slot machines plus a full lineup of table games. Virgin keeps it intentionally small and modern rather than a sprawling Vegas floor — and because the whole ship is adults-only, it plays like a stylish lounge, not a smoky gaming hall.

Does Virgin Voyages have a casino?

It does, and it’s a real casino — not just a handful of slots tucked in a hallway. Because Virgin Voyages is an 18+ (adults-only) cruise line, the gaming vibe skews boutique and design-forward. The trade-off Virgin makes on purpose: a compact footprint so the ship can hand prime real estate to its many restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues. If you’re a high-roller used to a mega-ship casino with hundreds of machines, expect a smaller room — but a nicer one to play in.

The Casino at a glance

Detail	The Casino (Virgin Voyages)
Location	Deck 6, between The Red Room and The Roundabout
Slot machines	~115 (Lightning Link, Buffalo Gold, Adventure Alley, Little Asia and more)
Table games	Blackjack, roulette, craps, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, three-card poker, baccarat
Size / style	Intentionally boutique — smaller and more modern than most cruise casinos
Age to play	18+ (the whole ship is adults-only) — confirm the current minimum in the Sailor App
Loyalty program	Sea Rollers Rewards
Payment	Tap your Sailor Band on slots; charge to your band or buy chips with cash at tables

What games can you play?

On the slots side you’ll find roughly 115 machines spanning classic reels and modern video slots at a range of denominations, including fan favorites like Lightning Link, Buffalo Gold, Adventure Alley, and Little Asia. On the tables, Virgin runs the cruise-casino staples with a few nice touches:

• Blackjack — including single-deck games and the Perfect Pair side bet
• Roulette — both single-zero and double-zero wheels
• Craps
• Ultimate Texas Hold’em
• Three-card poker
• Baccarat

Table minimums, open hours, and which games run on a given night vary by ship and sailing. As a rule, the casino is open when the ship is at sea and closed while it’s in port (a licensing requirement, not a Virgin quirk). Check the daily schedule in the Sailor App once you’re onboard.

How do you pay — is the casino cashless?

Mostly, yes. On the slot machines, you tap your Sailor Band (the wearable that acts as your room key and onboard wallet) and play straight off your account — no bills, no TITO tickets to carry around. At the tables, you have a choice: charge chips to your Sailor Band, or hand over cash for chips the traditional way. Winnings can be cashed out or credited back to your account. It’s one of the smoother cashless setups at sea, which fits the rest of the Virgin experience where the band handles nearly everything. For more on how onboard spending works, see our guide to what’s actually included in a Virgin Voyages fare.

Do you get free drinks in the casino?

Yes — Virgin serves complimentary drinks while you’re actively playing in the casino. That’s a genuine perk on a line where most drinks aren’t bundled into the base fare: you can nurse a martini or a glass of wine (typically up to a set value) while you’re at a machine or a table without it hitting your bar tab. Two honest caveats: the free pours only apply while you’re actually playing in the casino — they don’t extend to the other bars and lounges — and the most generous drink and comp perks scale with your Sea Rollers tier as you play more. If drinks outside the casino matter to you, our Virgin Voyages Bar Tab guide breaks down how the drink pricing really works.

Sea Rollers: the casino rewards program

Every player is automatically enrolled in Sea Rollers Rewards, Virgin’s casino loyalty program, starting at the entry-level Showstopper tier. You earn Tier Points as you play — roughly 1 point for every $5 wagered on slots and 1 point for every $10 on video poker — and the more you climb, the better the perks. Higher tiers (such as Star, reached around 5,000 points) unlock extras like a dedicated casino booking line and stronger complimentary-drink and comp offers, plus future-voyage deals based on your play. If you cruise Virgin more than once and enjoy the tables, ask the casino host how your play is being credited — it’s easy to leave value on the table if you don’t. Sea Rollers is separate from Virgin’s main Sailing Club loyalty program, so frequent players can benefit from both.

How The Casino compares to other cruise lines

	Virgin Voyages	Big-ship lines (Royal Caribbean, Carnival, etc.)
Casino size	Boutique (~115 slots)	Large floors, hundreds of machines
Atmosphere	Adults-only, modern lounge feel	High-energy, often larger and louder
Minimum age	18+ everywhere onboard	Usually 18+ or 21+ depending on line/itinerary
Payment	Sailor Band on slots; band or cash at tables	Cards/cash + player’s cards
Free drinks	Complimentary while actively playing	Varies; often tied to tiered play

The takeaway: Virgin’s casino is a lovely place to play casually, not a destination gaming floor. If a big casino is central to your cruise, a mega-ship line delivers more machines and tables. If you want a beautiful, adults-only ship where the casino is one fun option among many great ones, Virgin fits — and it’s genuinely worth weighing against the rest of the experience, which our is Virgin Voyages worth it? breakdown covers in full.

A Pixie advisor’s take

Most of the sailors we book aren’t choosing Virgin for the casino — they’re choosing it for the food, the design, and the included extras (Wi-Fi, tips, group fitness, and most dining are already in the fare). The casino is a fun sea-day add-on, and the complimentary drinks while you play are a nice bonus given Virgin’s drinks-not-included pricing. If gaming is a priority for your trip, tell us up front: we’ll factor it in when we compare Virgin against a line with a bigger floor — at no extra cost, because we’re Virgin Voyages First Mates and there’s never a planning fee. For a sense of the grown-up, no-kids atmosphere the whole ship (casino included) is built around, our Virgin Voyages adults-only guide is a good next read.

Frequently asked questions

Does every Virgin Voyages ship have a casino?

Yes. The Casino is a standard venue on every Virgin Voyages ship, located on Deck 6 between The Red Room and The Roundabout, with about 115 slot machines plus table games.

How many slot machines does Virgin Voyages have?

About 115 slot machines per ship, including popular titles like Lightning Link, Buffalo Gold, Adventure Alley, and Little Asia, alongside table games such as blackjack, roulette, craps, Ultimate Texas Hold’em, three-card poker, and baccarat.

Do you get free drinks in the casino on Virgin Voyages?

Yes — Virgin offers complimentary drinks while you’re actively playing in the casino, which is a real perk since most drinks aren’t included in the base fare. The free pours apply only while you’re playing in the casino (not at other bars), and the strongest drink and comp perks scale with your Sea Rollers tier.

Do you need cash to gamble on Virgin Voyages?

Not for slots — you tap your Sailor Band and play off your onboard account. At the tables you can either charge chips to your band or buy chips with cash, so cash is optional but accepted.

How old do you have to be to gamble on Virgin Voyages?

Virgin Voyages is an adults-only line (18+), so the whole ship — including the casino — is 18 and over. Confirm the current minimum gaming age in the Sailor App before you sail.

When is the casino open?

Casino hours vary by sailing, but it’s generally open on sea days and closed while the ship is in port (a licensing rule). The daily schedule is in the Sailor App.

Does Virgin Voyages have a casino loyalty program?

Yes — Sea Rollers Rewards. You’re auto-enrolled at the Showstopper tier and earn Tier Points as you play (about 1 point per $5 wagered on slots, 1 per $10 on video poker), unlocking better drink, comp, and future-voyage perks as you climb.

Thinking about a Virgin Voyages cruise?

Whether you want a lively sea-day at The Casino or just the best all-in Virgin fare, the no-fee First Mates at Pixie Vacations will quote your sailing free and keep watching for price drops even after you book. Prefer to talk it through? Contact us or call 678-815-1584.

Source: Virgin Voyages — The Casino (official).