Summer Road-Trip - Day 5 & 6: Savannah GA We checked out of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando and started heading back north. Today, Savannah is a popular tourist destination, including riverboat gambling cruises. Along the way, we were. Head just over an hour south of Savannah to Brunswick, Georgia, to visit the. Play slots, table games, and win BIG MONEY while enjoying a scenic cruise on the Atlantic! Since the ship is in Georgia- gambling is illegal-it has to be in international waters for the casino to open. Tour the two Queens of the Savannah River! Hop aboard the Savannah River Queen or Georgia Queen to virtually navigate through each vessel's stunning ballrooms. While Georgia has strict laws on gambling, the boats head a few miles. Built in as a luxury floating casino for 14 million dollars, the majestic s paddlewheel-style riverboat spent several years traveling the Mississippi. The Emerald Princess Casino offers over slot and videos machines, live blackjack tables, Emerald Princess Stud Poker, Triple Time poker. The Big "M" Casino is the only place for gambling in South Carolina. . ( minutes into cruise). Roulette, craps. Savannah, GA, Georgia, Savannah River, Millionaire Casino Cruise, Cruise ship. Riverboat Casinos in Savannah, Georgia · Emerald Princess II Casino.