iupalum Posted May 30, 2011 #1 Share Posted May 30, 2011 might be a dumb ?, but just wondering...when booking a shore excursion through carnival and the website, do they charge your debit card right away or add it to your s&s acct at the end of the cruise? just need to keep my checking acct balanced. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted May 30, 2011 #2 Share Posted May 30, 2011 If you book on the website, your method of payment is charged immeduately. If booking onboard, it is added to your S&S account balance and settled at cruise's end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted May 30, 2011 #3 Share Posted May 30, 2011 All excursions that you book thru Carnival are charged immediately to whatever credi card you give them. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amylee1178 Posted May 31, 2011 #4 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Book in advance, pay in advance. We had to enter a credit/debit card number. It will still show on your S&S statement, as both a charge and a credit. Also, IIRC, if you have to cancel (24 hour notice, I believe), it'll be refunded to your S&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkscruiser Posted May 31, 2011 #5 Share Posted May 31, 2011 From the Carnival Website What happens after I purchase my shore tours prior to sailing? Guest's will be able to view and print: A shore excursion confirmation with an order number. A full itinerary/schedule of all shore excursions booked for all guests on the booking. Orders can be cancelled or added online, without cancellation charges, until the cut off date (3 days prior to sailing). Shore excursion tickets are delivered to the guests' stateroom prior to embarkation. Keep in mind there are some excursions that have a limited amount of participants and these may be the ones you want to book before you leave... Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted May 31, 2011 #6 Share Posted May 31, 2011 That is one of the reasons I would not book thru Carnival in advance. The other is private tours are generally better, cheaper and less crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyPandora407 Posted June 1, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 1, 2011 That is one of the reasons I would not book thru Carnival in advance. The other is private tours are generally better, cheaper and less crowded. I would not book through the website as you pay in advance and sometimes multiple times. My mother was charged for 5 tours when she booked 2 and my uncle was charged for 4 instead of 2. On Princess you can reserve your tours online and it is billed to your room AFTER you take the tour. I would not wait for a refund from Carnival if the tour was cancelled that is BS. They should change their policy...... I am waiting to book our tour for when we are on the ship, I sure hope the one we want is still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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