Sc Casino Cruise
Here players can find a combination of a luxurious cruise down-river with the excitement of real money gambling. There are two large cruise ships that depart from Little River, near Myrtle Bay in South Carolina, and these are the Big M Casino Cruise I and II. Both of these vessels cater for upwards of 400 passengers.
Casino Cruise in Columbia on YP.com. See reviews, photos, directions, phone numbers and more for the best Cruises in Columbia, SC. This ship SAILS YEAR ROUND and departs from 4491 Mineola Ave., Little River, SC 29566. In order to clear the security check point and ensure the prompt departure of each cruise, the Parking Lot & Ticket Office close 5 minutes prior to each departure from our docks in Little River, SC just minutes from Myrtle Beach. Dinner cruises in Myrtle Beach range from quiet, dinner-only trips along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to more lively buffet feasts aboard a casino ship that prowls the area's coastline.
The below schedule and dining options have been temporarily suspended.
Our buffet service has been temporarily suspended and only à la carte service will be available.
À la carte must be purchased on the ship.
We are voluntarily closing on Mondays and Tuesdays, on a temporary basis,
in order to provide ample opportunity for additional deep cleaning of all Victory facilities.
The departing and arrival times, listed below, for Wednesday thru Sunday cruises remains the same.
Victory I Cruise Schedule: Boarding is one hour prior to departure | ||
| Departs | Returns | |
| Monday thru Saturday AM Cruises | 11 AM | 4:15 PM* |
| Sunday thru Thursday PM Cruises | 7 PM | 12:30 AM* |
| Friday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1 AM* |
| Saturday PM Cruise | 7 PM | 1 AM* |
| Sunday Day Cruise | Noon | 6 PM* |
| *All return times are approximate. | ||
Victory I Pricing Per Person For Cruise (Includes Port Fee/Parking/Federal Tax) | |||
| Boarding | Advance Dining | Dining Purchase On Ship | |
| Monday thru Saturday AM Cruises | $13 | $15 | $17.50 |
| Sunday thru Tuesday PM Cruises | $13 | À La Carte Menu Available Only | |
| Wednesday and Thursday PM Cruises | $13 | $15 | $17.50 |
| Friday and Saturday PM Cruises | $13 | $20 | $22.50 |
| Sunday Noon Cruise | $13 | $20 | $22.50 |
| Buffet may have special pricing on holidays and special events. Atlantic Café is available on the Sunday Noon cruise, Monday AM cruise, Tuesday AM cruise and Wednesday through Saturday AM & PM cruises. Buffet is not available on the Sunday, Monday and Tuesday PM cruises. À la Carte menu is available, for your dining needs, on Deck 1 everyday. | |||
Minimum Age: 18 years of age to sail and/or gamble, 21 years of age to consume alcohol. Valid Government I.D. Required.
Proper attire required (shoes and shirts).
Wheelchair and handicap scooter accessible (except for Transportation for scooters). We have 3 elevators on board and we also have a marine crew that will be happy to assist you up and down the ramp; if necessary. If you require a wheelchair during the cruise, you would need to provide your own.
| Private (Owned by Aquasino Partners of South Carolina, LLC) | |
| Industry | Transportation |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 |
| Headquarters | Little River, South Carolina |
Area served | Horry County, South Carolina |
| Products | Cruises, Gambling |
| Website | http://www.suncruzcasino.com |
The SunCruz Aquasino is a 220 foot long, 600 passenger, 5 hour gambling cruise ship based in Little River, South Carolina. The SunCruz Aquasino offered 'Cruises to Nowhere,' legally transporting passengers into international waters beyond federal and state gambling laws. SunCruz Aquasino offers classic table games such as blackjack and craps, as well as a live poker room and slot machines.
History[edit]
SunCruz was founded by multimillionaire Konstantinos 'Gus' Boulis (who also founded the Miami Subs sandwich shop franchise). Boulis purchased eleven luxury yachts which he remodeled into casinos. These would conduct 'Cruises to Nowhere', consisting of a three-mile cruise from the Florida coast into what was then considered international waters.[1] While in international waters, passengers could gamble on poker, blackjack and slot machines. Boulis named the fleet the SunCruz Casino line. By the time of its sale in 2000, SunCruz was earning tens of millions of dollars of profits annually, and had over 2,000 employees.
In September 2007, SunCruz discontinued operations at Palm Beach,[2] and service has subsequently been discontinued at Daytona and Treasure Island as well. On December 16, 2009, SunCruz Casinos was reported to be closing amid allegations that it owed $300,000 to the Canaveral Port Authority.[3] Less than two weeks later, on December 28, parent company Ocean Casino Cruises filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy.[4] At the time of the filing, there were approximately 300 full and part-time employees.[5] In May 2010, SunCruz returned to Little River, South Carolina under a new name, SantaCruz Casino, and under new ownership by Casino Partners of South Carolina, LLC.[6]
Lawsuit by Horry County[edit]
In 2011, Horry County sued the operator of SunCruz Aquasino for breach of contract, alleging that SunCruz had failed to make payments to Horry County for passenger fees received during the months of August and September 2011. Horry County was supposed to receive a fee of $7 per passenger instead, of collecting taxes based on the boat's revenue. The suit asked for $165,000 in back payments plus legal costs.[7][8][9] Aquasino asserted they had stopped making payments due to the county not enforcing a ban on illegal gambling, which was also part of the agreement. The company's position was that it had protested the boarding fees from the beginning of their relationship with the county, stating they were onerous. Even so, they had continued to pay those fees in good faith. However, when the county did not seem to be doing enough regarding the illegal gambling, they suspended payments, entering into negotiations with the county to reach a compromise. It was during these negotiations when the county filed its lawsuit.[10]
On July 23, 2012, Horry County Circuit Judge Benjamin Culbertson ordered SunCruz Casino to start paying the passenger boarding fees as stipulated in the agreement, but did not issue a ruling on any alleged past due amounts. On July 29, the county received a check for $20,202.[11]
Cruz/Gambling Features and Options[edit]
SunCruz Aquasino offers players Vegas-style slots ranging from $0.02 to $25.00, including ticket-in and ticket-out machines. Blackjack, Poker, Texas Hold ’Em, Rummy, Roulette, Craps, and sports-book wagering are also offered.
See also[edit]
- SunCruz Casinos, a former casino boat company that went bankrupt in 2009.
Charleston Sc Casino Cruise
Footnotes[edit]
Myrtle Beach Sc Casino Cruises
- ^New York Times retrieved Sept. 19, 2012
- ^'Port of Palm Beach statement'.
- ^NBC News
- ^http://www.cfnews13.com/Business/LocalBusinessHeadlines/2009/12/29/suncruzs_parent_company_files_for_bankruptcy.html
- ^Price, Wayne T. (11 January 2010). 'SunCruz offers apologies'. Florida Today. Melbourne, Florida: Florida Today. pp. 14A.
- ^'New owners buy Sun Cruz, sending casino boat to SC'. Carolina Live/ WPDE-TV. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: Carolina Live/ WPDE-TV. 4 April 2010. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^Naquin, Ryan (2011-11-16). 'Horry County sues casino boat for not paying passenger fees'. WPDE-TV. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^Naquin, Ryan (2011-11-16). 'Casino boat gets reality show, still owes county $500,000'. WPDE-TV. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^'SunCruz Casino responds to lawsuit'. WMBF-TV. 2011-11-16. Retrieved 2012-09-25.
- ^Naquin, Ryan (2012-11-16). 'Horry County sues casino boat for not paying passenger fees'. CarolinaLive.com. Retrieved 2014-03-03.
- ^Naquin, Ryan (2012-08-02). 'Sun Cruz Casino ordered to pay Horry County taxes'. WPDE-TV. Retrieved 2012-09-25.