Hi , you can use either sterling or charge to your on-board account for the casino , there is a cashier you go to and he will give you a chit (credit note) which you can exchange for chips at your table of choice , it's a small casino and usually pretty busy , they have roulette (where i lose my money ) , blackjack and Poker as well as a number of slots.

We go on the 3rd of July for two weeks , so we'll be on our 2nd week when you arrive and we're doing Monte Carlo from Villefranche during our first week , so can't comment on that particular excursion you are planning , the general consensus seems to be that they are over-priced but well organsied , plus if you go with an organised Thomson excursion the ship won't leave without you should it be delayed , not so if your on your own and get held up !!!

We were on the Destiny last year for a week , enjoyed it that much we've booked for two weeks this year - can't comment on your deck as we are down in the bowels of the ship in order to keep costs down for a family of 4 - you'll find you spend very little time in your cabin.

Hope you enjoy your trip and who knows tyou might bump into an old 40-something jock moaning about losing at the roulette table (again )