ATM on board

[mcnabb3801]

Can someone tell me if it is safe to use atm on board and what bank is it backed by I understand it is 5.50 fee per transaction but id rather pay that then use a machine in a foreign country

Thank You

[KenMo]

From Carnival's FAQs:

 

Is there an ATM on board?

Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. Please note: The supply of money may be depleted prior to the end of the cruise. Following is a list of major credit cards and Networks accepted: Visa (Plus), Master Card (Cirrus, Maestro), American Express, Pulse, NYCE, Discover/Novus, Quest.

There is a $6.00 fee per transaction for this service which is controlled by the bank sponsoring the ATM's, Bank Atlantic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

[katiepe]

From Carnival's FAQs:

 

Is there an ATM on board?

Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. Please note: The supply of money may be depleted prior to the end of the cruise.

 

Has this happened to anyone? The ATM machine running out of money?

Just wondering if if it better to take out a lot at the beginning of the cruise or just as needed.

Is there an alternative on board if you need cash for port?

[okgirl]

From Carnival's FAQs:

 

Is there an ATM on board?

Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea. Please note: The supply of money may be depleted prior to the end of the cruise.

 

Has this happened to anyone? The ATM machine running out of money?

Just wondering if if it better to take out a lot at the beginning of the cruise or just as needed.

Is there an alternative on board if you need cash for port?

 

Yes, it has happened on several cruises that I have been on as well as the machines are frequently out of service.

 

You can get cash in the casino by downloading money to your Players Bank on a slot machine then cashing out at the casino cage. The only rule you have to follow is to spin the reels at least one time before you cash out.

 

There is no fee for doing this.

 

Other than having a little cash for small purchases off the ship, I think it's much better to use a credit card for larger purchases.

 

And get all my gambling cash before I leave home. I've never had an issue with it being secure in the safe on the ship.

[elcuchio24]

6 bucks plus whatever your bank charges. I have seen them run out of $ by the last couple days of longer cruises. We usually bring $500 cash just to use in port, etc.