Tourism
of Goa
Entertainment
& Recreation
CasinosThe
first live-game floating casino in India is located on board the MS Caravela
(named after the first Portuguese ship that came to Goa in the 16th
century). This is a joint venture between Advani Hotels & Resorts India
Ltd and Casinos Austria International.
The MS Caravela is a
catamaran, twin-engine vessel and can accomodate 270 passengers with 30 crew
members. The Caravela is specially designed to sail the river waters of Goa.
The Caravela is built with fire retardant interiors and houses a
lavish restaurant with multi-cultural cuisine, a bar, sundeck and a swimming
pool. Two suites and four rooms are also provided for the VIP guests. The
plush interiors of the vessel gleam with chandeliers from Italy and
fire-resistant rugs from the US. The restaurant on board serves a
multi-cultural cuisine.
The decor of The Caravela is very modern
with vibrant colours and exudes a relaxing effervescent, congenial
atmosphere. Glimpses of Goan culture are visible at the restaurant that
sports bright pastel shades.
Everything works in numbers here, and
tension is thick amid the clinking of coins and glasses. Money changes hands
faster than you can imagine, with the cash registers ringing round the
clock. The tables offer American roulette, blackjack, Indian rummy complete
with slot machines. The 1000-tonne vessel even has a private gaming room for
high-fliers.
Among additional convenience are: acceptance of
credit cards, travelers cheques Digital security lockers State-of-the art
survelliance system.
The entrance fee for the Dinner Cruises
includes meals on board together with soft drinks and beverages along with
non negotiable chips.
Access to The Caravela is on a jetty just
near the Mandovi Hotel in Panaji. Guests are even picked up from the airport
and dropped off either at the cruise ship or at the Renaissance Goa Resort.
Live gaming is between 8.00 p.m and 02.00 a.m.
Goa has a
few other casinos, which are basically gaming halls in which are installed
typical slot machines and a bar.
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