This Isn’t Just a Cruise. It’s a Spades Experience Like No Other.
About
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Serious Play, Real Prizes – Compete in structured tournaments with cash rewards.
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Divisions for All Levels – From Novice to Championship, there’s a seat for you.
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Luxury + Leisure – When you’re not playing, enjoy shows, fine dining, spa time, and island excursions.
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Community & Culture – Spades is more than cards. It’s connection, tradition, and bragging rights at sea.
Tournament Structure
Skill Divisions We've carefully designed our tournament structure to ensure fair competition and maximum enjoyment for all skill levels:
Novice Division
•Perfect for beginners and casual players
•Emphasis on learning and fun
•Simplified scoring system
•Dedicated tutorial sessions
Intermediate Division
•For players with solid fundamentals
•Standard tournament rules
•Competitive but welcoming atmosphere
•Strategy workshops included
Advanced Division
•Serious competitive play
•Experienced players only
•Complex bidding strategies
•High-stakes rounds
Championship Division
•Elite-level competition
•Invitation or qualification required
•Professional tournament conditions
•Substantial prize pool
Prize Structure
Total Prize Pool: TBD
Intermediate Division
•1st Place: TBD
•2nd Place: TBD
•3rd Place: TBD
Novice Division
•1st Place: TBD
•2nd Place: TBD
•3rd Place: TBD
Tournament Schedule
Day 1 (Monday)
•Welcome Reception & Registration
•Casual Games & Networking
•Division Placement (Optional)
Day 2 (Tuesday - Sea Day)
•Novice Tournament
•Beginner Tutorials
•Advanced Exhibition Match
Day 3 (Wednesday - Costa Maya)
•Intermediate Tournament Begins
•Shore Excursion Options
•Evening Tournament Rounds
Day 4 (Thursday - Cozumel)
•Advanced & Championship Preliminaries
•Port Exploration Time
•Semifinal Rounds
Day 5 (Friday - Sea Day)
•Championship Finals
•Awards Ceremony
•Farewell Celebration
Rules & Regulations
General Tournament Rules
•Teams consist of two players
•Standard spades rules apply
•Games played to 500 points
•No table talk allowed during play
•Disputes resolved by the tournament director
Registration Requirements
•Must be 21+ years old
•Cruise booking required for participation
•Division placement based on self-assessment
•Registration deadline: 30 days before cruise
Code of Conduct
•Respectful behavior is required at all times
•No alcohol during tournament play
•Proper attire required (smart casual)
•Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification
