Went to a cruise ship recently and of course visited the casino on board.
I think the enjoyable thing about table games is really the crowd dynamic and social aspects. This happens even if you are just an onlooker, but becomes much more intense when you're putting your money on the line.
If you're trying to make a killing, then you got your priorities wrong. With the house edge, that is impossible in the long run. Your only hope is to come out lucky in the short run.
Instead, treat it more as entertainment expenses, like how you spend on an air ticket or watch a movie. Allocate a fixed amount of money that you are willing to spend as entertainment. Then find a table with good dynamics.
It's hard to explain until you experience it yourself.
Trying to play 1 on 1 against the dealer is foolish in my opinion. In this case, there is no social aspect to enjoy (and you also get to lose money much faster).
The feeling of the whole table shouting "PICTURE!" in hope of the dealer busting in Blackjack, or the intensity at the Bacarrats when a player is squeeze-peeking the card. I think there is a funny "bond" that starts to develop among the gamblers. A group of degenerates fighting against the dealer. It also helps when you get a dealer that is entertaining, or at least interact with the players.
If you do visit the casinio, here's my advice.
Find a table with a good group, never fight the house alone.
Enjoy your time - ask for drinks, talk to others if they are friendly.
And most importantly, quit while you are ahead :)
