# Princess Launches Sports Betting At Sea On All MedallionClass Ships *By James Hills — Updated October 2026* Written by: [James Hills](https://cruisewestcoast.com/james-hills.html) Published: 15 October 2026 Last Updated: 15 October 2026 Top BlogHits: 8842Reading time: 02:41 We often get questions about watching sports events while on a cruise. The general answer to that is sure, most games are usually available in the sports bars found on many different ships and "Big Games" are often featured on the jumbo screen pool side. Now however, Princess Cruises has taken sports to the next level. Not only can you watch the games but you can bet on them too! For the first time ever, sports fans will have the opportunity to wager on sports from the comfort of their cruise ship. Princess Cruises today unveiled Ocean Sportsbook, a new, real-time sports wagering option onboard its [MedallionClass](https://www.princess.com/en-us/ships-and-experience/princess-medallionclass) ships, giving guests the opportunity to bet on major sports competitions like professional and college football, basketball, baseball, and hockey as well as a wide variety of other exciting domestic and international events. MedallionClass is currently available on: Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sky Princess. MedallionClass is Coming soon to: Coral Princess, Diamond Princess, Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess, Emerald Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Majestic Princess, and Sapphire Princess. For folks sailing Princess on California Coastal, Mexican Riviera, and Alaska cruises that means you'll be able to have one more reason to sail. When the ship is in international waters, or wherever permitted by law, guests can use the MedallionClass app to wager on a host of major sports competitions, as well as place prop bets during live events taking place during their cruise. Guests also will have the opportunity to place bets on future competitions that occur well after their voyage. “On Princess MedallionClass cruises our guests can stay connected with their friends and family around the world, and now with Ocean Sportsbook, they can also stay connected to their favorite teams and wager on a host of events whenever they sail with us,” said Jan Swartz, president of Princess Cruises. “Taking a cruise vacation no longer means being disconnected from a big game, an iconic event or friends and family.” With more than $20 billion in wagers placed with U.S. sportsbooks in the past two years, sports betting is experiencing extraordinary growth and is expected to reach more than $155 billion by 2024. Built in partnership with software developer, Miomni, Ocean Sportsbook will be available on all Princess MedallionClass ships upon approval to return to service in 2021. The new sportsbook is part of Ocean Casino - a digital experience that lets wagers be placed beyond the casino - stateroom, poolside, spa, and more - on an assortment of games that include blackjack, slots, poker, roulette, bingo, keno and lottery. ## Cruise Pick of the Month October's Pick Virgin Voyages (affiliate) ### Virgin Voyages Mexican Riviera, October 2027 Why we picked it: adults-only, with tips and most dining included. 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Additional contactless capabilities accessible using smart phones and tablets, include shipboard on-demand service delivery; way-finding; family and friends locator; first-run movies and live TV; an interactive events and activities planner; and interactive fun. Note: Due to Carnival Corporation’s affiliation with the Miami Heat, bets cannot be placed in Ocean Sportsbook on NBA events involving the Heat. --- ***Thanks for reading. We hope this was helpful!*** Why stop now? 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