MONETA BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Riverboat Roulette: Two Hours of Cocktails, Craps and Prizes Aboard the Virginia Dare
A two-hour riverboat casino experience in Moneta with all-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvres, cocktails, table games and prize play—this guide explains what to expect.
Riverboat Roulette: Two Hours of Cocktails, Craps and Prizes Aboard the Virginia Dare.
For one night the Virginia Dare transforms into a riverboat casino: a two-hour cruise from Moneta where the boat’s salons become gaming tables and the bar pours cocktails while guests play craps, roulette and blackjack. Tickets include access to an all-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvres buffet and gambling chips; at the end of the evening those with the most chips trade them for prizes.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Table play: craps, roulette and blackjack
The cruise centers on live table games—craps, roulette and blackjack—played aboard the Virginia Dare using gambling chips provided with your ticket.
Heavy hors d'oeuvres and cocktails included
Your ticket grants access to an all-you-can-eat hors d'oeuvres buffet and cocktails throughout the two-hour cruise, keeping the evening social and energetic.
No cash—win prizes with your chips
There is no cash gambling aboard; chips are provided with admission and those with the most chips at the end of the night can exchange them for prizes.
What the day feels like
What the night feels like
Expect an energetic evening cruise: boarding a riverboat that for two hours functions like a floating casino, alternating between rounds at the tables and mingling over cocktails and hors d'oeuvres. The rhythm is social and competitive—play the games on offer, sip a drink, and compete for top chip counts before the boat returns to dock.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits—and who should check details first.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No special gear is required; the ticket includes gambling chips and access to the hors d'oeuvres buffet and cocktails—note that no cash is used aboard.
The experience is a two-hour cruise.
There is no cash play on board; guests use provided chips and top chip holders can trade them for prizes.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Casino Cruise?
The cruise runs for two hours.
What does my ticket include?
Ticket includes two hours of cruising, access to the hors d'oeuvres buffet and gambling chips.
What games are offered on board?
The event features craps, roulette and blackjack.
Can I use cash to gamble on the boat?
No—there is no cash play; guests use provided chips and those with the most chips at the end can exchange them for prizes.
Are food and drinks provided?
Yes—there is an all-you-can-eat heavy hors d'oeuvres buffet and cocktails are available as part of the event.
Who operates the Casino Cruise?
The event is run aboard the Virginia Dare by Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina.