Sterling Casino Lines

While Sterling does have a larger and more modern ship than SunCruz does, that is the only positive thing that we can say for them. Our first casino-cruise experience was on Sterling. We called ahead of time to ask about wheelchair accessibility, and were assured that there would be no problems whatsoever, and that IF we required any assistance, the ship's staff would be more than glad to help. Our experience was exactly the opposite. The ship was not very accessible at all, and the one & only time we did ask for any help, the crew member was downright rude to us, telling us he did not have time to help (all we needed was help through a door that had a barrier on the bottom - it would have taken about 30 seconds of his time at most - a fellow passenger ended up assisting us - the crew member was just standing off to the side & simply stood there watching - he wasn't even doing anything) The "elevator" that was pointed out to us for a wheelchair to get from one deck to another was a joke - I think it was some sort of dumbwaiter-type service elevator. My husband had to literally pull his legs up folded into his lap, because the door would not close if he left his legs down in a normal sitting position - the door caught on his feet! Food was mostly awful. There were some delicious muffins & cookies, but the 'sandwiches' they offered tasted like cardboard, and other choices were bad too. I don't understand what the problem was when we took this cruise - even while in the casino, we tried to get drinks & the waitress outright ignored us, even though she was serving the customers on either side of us!! Perhaps they assume that a person in a wheelchair MUST be a poverty-stricken welfare case, and that we were only there for "free food & drinks" - I don't know. All I do know is that we were treated rudely when they did speak to us, and ignored altogether half the time. Nothing could convince us to ever set foot on Sterling again. We were quite hesitant to even try the cruise experience again, but did give SunCruz a shot & it was a world of difference! Maybe 'regular' people are treated well on Sterling, but we had a miserable time & were treated as if we weren't worth speaking to. SunCruz treated us courteously & pleasantly, just like any other customer. more

I have been on the Suncruz casino boat and when I went I got very sea sick because the boat was small. I thought I would have the same problem with the Sterling casino boat but it was much more enjoyable because I didn't feel a thing. The great thing about these casino boats are the free drinks if you continue to gamble, so me and my friends always sit at the slots and drink away. If you get sea sick this boat is not a problem. more

Sterling Casino Cruise ships are a great little getaway. They offer free cruises and they go out 2 times a day. There are a variety of games to play and lots of slot machines. They have a free buffet, although it's not fancy food, but if you're hungry, it's better than nothing. Drinks are free if you are gambling, obviously you will spend more if you are drinking. Nice view, night cruises are nice as well. There is live entertainment going on most of the time. more

This ship sails free. That's just the start. There's also free entertainment, and free food. We generally take $20 each with us, so for $40 we get admission, drinks, entertainment and dinner. There's just no other place you can get that sort of night for just $40. We have found parking to be ample and secure. The port area and the ship are clean, bright, and very inviting. The staff is friendly, and makes the evening even more fun. The food is good, the entertainment is good, the games are fun, and we get several hours out on the water, where we can enjoy quiet time out on the deck, or go inside and play. more

To get on the boat is free. They feed you lots of food. As long as you are gambling you can drink for free. They also have a band on the boat. This place is a lot of fun. It would be fun with a few friends and a bit of money. Dont come thinking you will win big though!! But it is fun and a great trip. more

To get on the boat it is free. They feed you lots of food, about 3 different times in 5 hours. As long as you are gambling you can drink anything for free. They also have a band on the boat. This place is a lot of fun. The chances of winning are high. more