What Cruise Ship Poker is REALLY Like

All aboard the World Poker Tour Cruise! We depart from Miami, en route to the Dominican Republic, and before we get there we have a full day of cash game poker! $2/$5 no limit texas hold'em on the high seas. It all takes place on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship.
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[@AndrewNeeme]

Hey. Need a podcast to listen to? I gotchu. Check this one out: spoti.fi/3Owd6D2

[@TheFluffypanda808]

While we’re speaking podcasts. When you gonna go on ETG😏 would love to see you on Johnnie’s podcast!

[@toledotoyota]

Was a dealer named Nikki on the cruise?

[@BallmerPeakPoker]

I miss Tells!

[@s.d.3236]

most fun game I ever sat in was on a cruise. The 2-5 "bucket game" where anyone that wins a 200+ pot, buys the table a bucket of beer. It was the stuff of legends.

[@rajahferrier7475]

That sounds fucking awesome. Would loosen up the table big time.

[@tonetwotimes]

If they don't buy a bucket, they get tossed overboard?

[@vegasmitch1472]

i Don't Drink Beer Sooo Guess y'all wouldn't want Me that Game!! 🤨🤪

[@Rubaduck]

@@vegasmitch1472 not as the only sober person sorry mate

[@vegasmitch1472]

@@Rubaduck i doooo drink a Lil Liquor though!!

[@glennnewman1568]

Ok it’s GLENN! To my friend Andrew, thanks for the Vlog. Great WPT cruise. Had a blast with you and hope to meet up in Vegas WSOP or sooner WPT . Everyone was super fun and nice to me. Won 2K 1st night and 2nd night 2.3K PROFIT baby! K,K hand trapping check then bing an Ace. Live, Laugh, play poker lol you guys. Made my thanksgiving day when wife saw vid. Thanks “ All in Glenn “ weeeeeeee! Don’t mess with my patented $7.00 bet, it freezes people from raising cause it’s so stupid lol.

[@AndrewNeeme]

🤣 A genuine pleasure, even in the hands I wasn’t involved in thanks to the table talk. GG Glenn.

[@joeingram1]

You sound like a legend Glenn

[@SethCorbinMusic]

Glenn is the goat! Just ask his wife

[@klownkilla3]

Who the shit was the kid next to you Glenn?? Was that face real? That stache 15:46

[@andrewwinkelman6210]

Never thought a poker vlog would make me want to take a cruise for the first time lol

[@Stocky1]

and the advertising has worked

[@thejourneyofwhat]

Making me want to live on a ship 🤣

[@jolaz69]

Wait until you the size of the cabin YOU get, and you might have different ideas.

[@hq3473]

That means advertising is working

[@ALMOSTMACROSWAG]

@@jolaz69 I rarely spent time in the cabin the time I cruised to be fair

[@sfjeanfrancois]

“Save water Drink Champagne” now that’s my motto in life 😂 And the rockstar on this ship is Andrew Neeme 🎉

[@AndrewNeeme]

Didn’t they put champagne in your Cheerios growing up as a young boy in France, Jean-Francois?

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

Champagne is the only wine I'll drink.

[@KelleyKat]

I grew up sailing and my dad taught us poker in the cozy cabin when we were anchored at night...my brother and I lost many toothpicks to that man! Thanks for the memories.

[@Mr.Rick989]

That ride out of Government Cut in the Port of Miami is such an epically beautiful experience. Especially at night. Glad you got to experience my old stomping grounds. Thanks for the content as always.

[@torsloke]

King size bed! Couch! Chair! Hammock! But the best piece of furniture on the cruise ship was that incredibly soft $2-$5 seat!

[@markstevens3078]

Thank you for the Norman Chad quote regarding how you raised to get rid of "the crumb bums". Should have added "and janitors". Really funny!

[@jakemiller663]

Hey man. Love how positive you are about other players, even when playing some others who may be not as good as you are. Keep the love going and continue to be an ambassador for this sport!

[@willisisawesome]

Damn I've been on a few cruises before but maybe I need to look into a Virgin Cruise. A legit poker table on a cruise that is so nice. I always hate poker on cruises because its the electronic tables. Awesome vlog.

[@Toesexperiment]

Andrew deserves all of this. He’s a legend of the game.

[@Ver5587]

Do cruises still require that experimental corporate covid vaccine poison to go on them?

[@gurrts]

Andrew you continue to dominate the youtube space as the best poker youtuber. Thank you for all that you do for poker

[@MustangScott]

"The Solver in My Mind" could be a great name for an album or autobiography.

[@PeteJohnsMusic]

I want to see the behind the scenes of vloggers putting upbeat cameras in a room and pretending to come in. Gold.

[@julianhodgson1961]

Both Andrew and Brad have the one quality that is truly priceless: we trust them😀

[@manuelguerraphotography7168]

that departure time lapse is probably the finest clip you have ever dropped! top

[@AndrewNeeme]

Quite pleased with that one. 😌

[@kencompton1454]

I made the VLOG! Great to meet you on the cruise. Both you and Brad were great to have and play with. Next time bring a significant other with you! More fun dancing by the pool!

[@JeffThompson]

10 years of New year Cruises on NCL has been some on my highest win rates. Even with the high rakes, all the action and drinking makes the game super beatable.

[@blubb2514]

that king high call is so brutal

[@wrenlinwhitelight3007]

The overall quality and content of your Vlogs keeps improving with every upload. Loved to see you enjoying your life and success you deserve 🤪 I feel like I'm happy for a friend!

[@Tormlar]

Your Vlogs are like art dude

[@AndrewNeeme]

Thanks man. Appreciate that comment a lot.

[@gamboolman]

Really like the format for showing hands/action. Glad you had fun - hella nice room !

[@Kid.Poker33]

So now that brad and Andrew are sponsored. Look to see them making deep runs in tourneys and run hot. Not to discredit all of the work they have out in to the game. Which is vast. But these guys will be drinking champagne from now on. And they deserve it.

[@TimothyChang]

interested to know how they raked the poker cash games on a cruise... Reasonable rake structure?

[@BallmerPeakPoker]

The sheer style of your vlogs is unparalleled. Love it.

[@griffdog141]

casey neistat really is such a huge influence on youtube. we got poker players trying to make casey vlogs, insane.

[@gdr38515]

My God, this looks like such fun. Way to go Andrew.

[@AndrewNeeme]

Thanks Gareth. Confirmed very good time. :)

[@VegasPokerNomad]

"How many people do you lose on a normal cruise? 30? 40?" -Costanza

[@hello7027]

I’ve cruised twice, I would say yessir you are being spoiled with that room!! Very nice dude

[@kevinmcd5578]

And to think…all our boy Andrew just wanted to do was low key film a couple hands at Bellagio and talk about it….

[@elyivy0204]

Congratulations brother, you guys deserve every blessing, to be as humble and dedicated has rewards 🙏🙏

[@leehjones]

Marvelous to see you living the good life.

[@spencerlee7603]

Hahahahah your videos are getting funnier. Love it

[@cableguy8093]

Wow, that room is ridiculous!

[@chkrazr9918]

Your appreciation for what have been gifted is applauded.

[@Jared2324]

Damn that room is insaneeee for a cruise.

[@joeshome3047]

Cruising is the best going on one in a week!! Can't wait!

[@AndrewNeeme]

Enjoy Joe.

[@ThelegendAtlas]

Going on my first cruise in march. I wish it were a WPT cruise though. Earned yourself a new subscriber Mr Neeme.

[@hockeyhalod]

I love vicariously living my poker life through you.

[@stevemitchell4238]

Yeah we’d all enjoy Glenn’s company 😂

[@glennnewman1568]

Ditto Steve back to you were a cool cat. Glenn

[@agauci2010]

room understatement is like a royal flush is an ok hand. Nice!

[@teamsportsafrica]

Did anyone else notice the chessboard at 1.55 was set up incorrectly? The top left square should always be white - does my head in, when I see it incorrectly laid out. Anyway - looks like a great cruise - I could suffer the chess, with the rooms you got.

[@ImTheSecretSquare]

Although the pieces are all set up right at least, so it wouldn’t make a difference to the game. I’ve seen a few where they swap the black king and queen, which would just make for a weird game.

[@garysonofgary1325]

First ever MUG on a cruise ship is too cool!! Someone call The Guiness Book of Wolrd Records!! This needs to be solidified!!

[@AndrewNeeme]

Right?!

[@IamJ007]

Glen was in over his head. Back to the 1/2 streets Glen.

[@AndrewNeeme]

Glenn is living his best life. I hope to be Glenn one day.

[@thejulien911]

@@AndrewNeeme 💯💯 Hahahaha

[@torsloke]

Not even 1/2. This reminds me of before poker was legal in Ohio, playing in charity games that were $1-$2, $2-$4 spread limit with a kill. If you had the barest inkling of how to play poker, those games were as soft as could be.

[@KronoTrade]

Kept waiting for you to get a boat on a boat 😂

[@joelopez3785]

I still have to search for your video's, but worth it. I am subscribed to your channel, love watching your videos.

[@AndrewNeeme]

They don’t pop up on your feed?

[@joelopez3785]

No but worth the search. I have watched and like all your newer videos and enjoy watching the older videos as well

[@flounder1960]

How bad did they rake? Norwegian cruiseline took up to $25 per pot.

[@AndrewNeeme]

Not positive but I believe it was $10 max.

[@ericnerenberg7064]

I live in SoFla and me and my wife cruise the Caribbean about every 6 weeks. Normally getting games going with vacationers is hit or miss but the 2/5 200/500 start then match format is at least something on the table. The drawback is the rake! It’s a full 10% up to $15. Outrageous!!! High seas robbery, for poker they are all pirate ships.

[@AirWouldBeGood]

Overhand cornhole shot at 1:56, oh my 😮

[@darrenoatley6597]

Another fantastic vlog Andrew. You have certainly helped me with my game over the last year. And the cruise looked awesome. Keep up the great work bud. From Darren in Oz

[@nickmegert4662]

I was surprised you called the back raise. I was trying to think of hands you had beat but I couldn't think of any. But hindsight is 20/20 it's easy to get trapped in the moment of things. Plus you would have made more money than me that hand. Well done

[@AndrewNeeme]

It is probably not my greatest preflop call. AK suited though!!

[@ryanbahnsen6429]

Omg he called all in with a 62 honey!

[@PointSevenOut]

Wow, Tubular Bells on Vinyl. Very cool. Not impressed with the cornhole though. They could have painted them.

[@juliosegarra3625]

that looks like a lot of fun. hope I can do that in my life.

[@ObsethedSkierJayPeak]

At 1:57 you witnessed a crime. An overhand toss. I bet his kids adjust the thermostat.

[@Metzler923]

Meet Up Game at Sea rolls off the tongue a little better!!

[@sumdaze100]

Great VLOG! And your Instagram posts from the cruise were awesome as well. The WPT poker cruise was a great time. We’re looking forward to the next one! And…just for the record.. Glenn won enough playing cash the first two nights to cover the cost of the cruise. He had a blast and enjoyed meeting and playing with you and Brad. “Glenn’s wife”

[@MC-gj8fg]

I've always wanted to take a poker cruise, but as I understand it the rake on a cruise is basically insurmountable in the long run. Ship casinos also appear to typically be in the middle of the boat with no windows looking out over the sea. So, the experience is basically similar to playing in a casino on land, only with an outrageous rake. If anyone knows of a ship or line where this isn't the case I would be grateful for the heads up!

[@AndrewNeeme]

Not positive but I believe it was $10 max.

[@MrAgmoore]

A vinyl record player on a cruise ship seems strangely anachronistic. The music collection made me laugh. Oh well at least you got Tubular Bells 1... Mike Oldfield.

[@MikeGervasi]

I've been on 2 cruise lines, Norwegian and Royal. No poker on either.

[@Raiders1234]

That's pretty unique. Good shit man.

[@themusicman4u46582]

The best part about cruises are the Hep C

[@jdlutz1965]

I love the felt closeups, notice the pattern?!

[@robertwilkinson8421]

Good stuff, Sea Breezes, Poker. Life is Good, especially when relaxing and having a Great time on one of those Luxury Cruise Ship.

[@idiocracy_G]

1:03 ...that Sofi Tukker album tho

[@DBENDEL]

So sick Andrew. Been watchinging you since July 2017 and this is the first time I wish I was you.

[@cameronandrew1853]

That guy with pocket kings soul read you on that turn lol

[@marceloimperialjr4627]

Keep up the great work bud and happy thanksgiving to you and your family cheers Andrew ☺️

[@mackymintle7806]

Great to see how much fun you were having!

[@sylvainguinepain5624]

Great vlog! I want to go on a cruise now.

[@ogFIEND]

This looked so glorious! Cheers Andrew, hope you have a good holiday

[@AndrewNeeme]

Confirmed glorious, Chaz.

[@IkeStarnes40]

"'Ship' it to the good guys". LOL

[@theodorehsu5023]

At least you got to play cruise ship poker, Andrew, The cruises I have been on either had digital poker (Princess) that I couldn't get a seat or a group for, while the live poker on Celebrity Cruises required you to be on schedule or with a party (and my own party also had me footing the expenses for land excursions, so that meant I didn't have the bankroll either). Add a "good behavior clause" to the cruise and that meant no gambling allowed :(

[@silversteinfan30]

the dude at 1:45 just having a job in the morning on the cruise

[@AndrewNeeme]

Haha wut

[@haroldkline6253]

Great video Andrew

[@AndrewNeeme]

Hey thanks Harold.

[@TheBarkanMethodofHotYoga]

Fun time on the boat! Nice meeting you last week Andrew… thanks again for Subscribing to my Channel… maybe see you in Vegas next March! 🙏🧘‍♀️🙏

[@AndrewNeeme]

Great meeting you! Keep it up.

[@SuicidelG]

sweet ass cruise and room only to it in a dark room and play poker all day 😆

[@claudiamiller7730]

This was nice and good. I hate cruises and despite watching days of tv poker…I don’t really understand or play the game. Yet I enjoyed this immensely! And that sweet looks banging - enjoy!

[@AndrewNeeme]

Thanks Claudia.

[@mosbinatuna]

cool video man....thanks for sharing.....love how you stuck to your guns in the face of pocket Kings back called 👏👌

[@57ofspades]

Still Goating after all these years! Happy Holidays my dude!

[@shoop4040]

One hell of a room- I love cruising-Planning on one with the kids and wife it should be fun- As always great video and continue to have the time of your life.

[@jakeowens1770]

had me saying, "duuude," with the record player

[@DPearls24]

Beautiful accommodations. You are ruined for any non-sponsored cruises. Have a look at one of the inboard rooms and get a feel for what the rest of us commoners generally get. Enjoy!!

[@AndrewNeeme]

I did actually get to experience a more typical cabin. While it did still have a balcony… Spoilage confirmed.

[@michaelperez6216]

Deep stacks as we sail the deep seas. My guy that was a little corny even for you bro. Love it my guy, wish I could've been there.

[@djcruiser9816]

What an amazing first cruise!

[@bluesub1487]

Love the cruise ship vlog. Lets go

[@DougalSAFC]

Glenn is a wild man 😂

[@jf5618]

The 62s dude…he stuck in ~15% of his stack pre, and with only $100 behind…might as well call it off with the additional dead money! Just looking PF…he was 37% to win. 😂. Get some super shorty!

[@DaveFu]

Those are favorable accommodations Mr. Neeme. If there were more missiles than poker dealers on that ship, you'd be sharing that room 30 other dudes. Nevermind, Brad's there. :( Get those Bradley dollars!

[@danniecombs38]

@Andrew, you should contact NCL regarding their annual Poker Championship tournament. You may get sponsored… large turnout (for a cruise) with six-figure prize at top…

[@96kylar]

Been on 3 cruised and your shower was bigger than my entire room on all 3 lol. Well done boss.

[@AndrewNeeme]

Haha yeah spoilt for sure.

[@robolasher]

Pretty fancy trip. Those chairs , however , at the table look terrible.

[@Whodat4126232]

like the style of this video. reminds me of casey neistat. keep it up champ

[@G-y_m]

What a great room Hopefully the wife got to make good use of it

[@robertgreene1755]

Still watching, Still learning. Thanks for all you do for the game!

[@shawnfogelman6847]

The cruise ship that looks amazing! Happy Thanksgiving, Andrew to you and Busi as well as the rest of your family and friends

[@rosarioagosta3795]

So nice Andrew!!!! What a trip!!! Gg dude! I love your vids and this one is very nice and entertaining due to the cruise I guess! Best greetings from Belgium!

[@blindcamel6236]

"I ran the solver through my mind and came up with this $52 wager" 😆😂

[@paulvato]

I definitely want to do this!