About Us
Play Poker at Sea
Play Poker at Sea is a sister organization of Play Poker Chicago, dedicated to raising funds for Illinois 501c charities through local poker events.
We acted as the foundation, overseeing the poker room during Ante Up Cruises. Our new company will enhance all the aspects you cherish about poker vacations, elevating them to new heights. We will integrate our travel expertise, room management skills, and personal insights to create an unforgettable vacation experience for you and your guests.
Play Poker Chicago
Play Poker Chicago is a charitable fundraising organization that collaborates with various veterans' groups, animal rescues, and numerous other 501(c) organizations to generate essential funds by hosting and managing local poker events throughout the Chicago area.
The event staff from Play Poker Chicago will serve as your hosts throughout all Play Poker at Sea events, overseeing our exclusive poker room to ensure everything operates seamlessly. All of our poker cruises will adhere to TDA rules.
Carnival Cruise Lines
For 50 years, Carnival Cruise Lines has been creating unforgettable vacation experiences. Onboard, you'll find a diverse array of activities catering to every traveler. Carnival boasts more ships and departs from more ports than any other cruise line. The company takes pride in serving as the host for Play Poker at Sea's vacations packages.
Their vessels feature an extensive selection of dining, drinking, and entertainment choices. You'll find yourself short on time before you exhaust all the possibilities.
Play Poker at Sea, LLC
We are a full service travel agency. One of our founders, Kevin La Van, has over 35 years experience, he has been assisting individuals in the Beverly area of Chicago and from all over the nation in planning their perfect vacations.
Besides Poker Cruises, we specialize in unforgettable trips to Hawaii, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Europe, having successfully booked thousands of honeymoons and countless destination weddings. Cruises are another area of expertise, whether to the islands, the Mediterranean, or a scenic European river cruise. We truly are your one-stop shop for all your travel needs.
What sets us apart is our commitment to service, deep expertise, and our knack for “thinking outside the box.” With extensive knowledge of the travel industry, when you journey with us, you’re never alone — we’re just a phone call away, 24 hours a day. Few companies can match that level of dedication.
Allow us to turn your dream poker vacation — or any getaway, for that matter — into a reality and create travel memories you’ll cherish forever. The world is eager for you to explore!
