Daytona Beach Casino Cruise
Private (Owned by Ocean Casino Cruises) | |
Industry | Transportation |
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Founded | 1994 |
Defunct | 2009 |
Area served | Florida, Myrtle Beach, SC |
Robert Weisberg, Chairman & CEO | |
Products | Cruises |
Number of employees | 1,000 |
Website | http://www.suncruzcasino.com |
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SunCruz Casinos was one of many cruise lines that offered 'cruises to nowhere,' legally transporting passengers into international waters beyond the reach of federal and state gambling laws.
Four ships operated out of four ports including Jacksonville (SunCruz VII), Key Largo (SunCruz I), Myrtle Beach (SunCruz VIII), and Port Canaveral (SunCruz XII).[1]
On December 16, 2009, SunCruz Casinos was reported to be closing amid reports of owing $300,000 to the Canaveral Port Authority.[2] Parent company Ocean Casino Cruises filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy December 28.[3]
- This romantic dinner cruise takes place on the St. John’s River in nearby Sanford, Fla., which is located about 30 miles from Daytona Beach. On Saturday evenings, the Moonlight Dining and Dancing Cruise occurs. It features an appetizer buffet, full-service bar and seated dinner, as well as scenic river views and live entertainment.
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At the time of the filing of bankruptcy, there were about 300 full-time and part-time employees.[4]
History[edit]
In 1994 Gus Boulis, already a multi-millionaire by founding the Miami Subs sandwich shop franchise, bought a number of luxury yachts. He remodeled the yachts as casinos, and began to operate his 'cruises to nowhere,' sailing three miles from the Florida coast into what was then considered international waters.[5] There, out on the sea, passengers would gamble on poker, blackjack and slot machines. Boulis called his fleet of 11 ships the SunCruz Casino line. By the time he sold the company in 2000, SunCruz Casinos was earning tens of millions of dollars in annual profits, and employed over 2,000 people.
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In September 2007, SunCruz discontinued operation at Palm Beach.[6] Service was subsequently discontinued at Daytona and Treasure Island.
Investigation[edit]
In the 2000s, lobbyists such as Jack Abramoff became involved illegally with the sale of the line. Boulis was murdered in 2001.
See also[edit]
Footnotes[edit]
- ^'SunCruz website'. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
- ^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 York Times retrieved June 8, 2008
- ^'Port of Palm Beach statement'. Retrieved 15 January 2018.
Travel South on Atlantic Avenue 5 miles south of Dunlawton (Port Orange) Bridge to the four-way Stop Sign at Beach Street in the Town of Ponce Inlet. Turn right two blocks to the river.
Exit at number 256 and travel East across the Dunlawton (Port Orange) Bridge to Atlantic Avenue. Turn right 5-miles to the four-way Stop Sign at Beach Street in the Town of Ponce Inlet. Turn right two blocks to the river.
INTRACOASTAL or SUMMER SUNSET CRUISE
Reservations Required
ADULTS: $25.00
CHILDREN 2 – 12: $16.00
CHILDREN UNDER 2: FREE
SENIOR CITIZENS: $22.00
Boarding at “Down The Hatch” Seafood Restaurant
All Major Credit Cards Accepted
Advance Booking Required For CHARTER CRUISE
Charter Fee: $750.00 + Tax 2-Hrs. $300.00 + Tax For Every Additional Hr. Private Charters Are Subject To An Additional 15% Gratutity
Passenger Capacity: 38
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Private Charter Includes the Following:
* Private Indian River Cruise * All Safety Equipment * Fuel * Insurance *
* Experienced, Knowledgable, US Coast Guard Licensed Captains *