Cash advance question

[losuds63]

Do I have this right ---when I go into the casino on the ship and need cash they will advance me this and put it on my S$S card and bill it to my room like it was a purchase ,then it makes it onto my credit card in the end as a purchase is this correct thanks :confused:

[crookedhalo]

Yep, that's the way it works. Just make sure you understand, there's a fee for this - I think it's like 3% of whatever you get out. There are ATM's on the boat, but seem to be out of cash a few days into most cruises. Funny - they always seem to be near the casino. Wonder why that is:rolleyes:

 

Karen

[losuds63]

Yep, that's the way it works. Just make sure you understand, there's a fee for this - I think it's like 3% of whatever you get out. There are ATM's on the boat, but seem to be out of cash a few days into most cruises. Funny - they always seem to be near the casino. Wonder why that is:rolleyes:

 

Karen

Any limit on how much you can take out, it almost seems better then buying travels checks or carring a big waad of cash threw the miami pier,ill just wait intill i get in the casino thanks again:)

[crookedhalo]

We didn't take out much, but I'm sure there's a limit. Seems to me around $500/day maybe? Call Carnival - they should know. 3% seems like a lot to me when I could use that money to buy drinks or play slots. JMHO.

 

Karen

[tankersbabe]

I don't know what the limit is, but I did watch a guy get $300 on his S&S, play two rounds of roulette, lose it all, and walk away. We were still playing with our original $20 that we won out of the nickel slots...LOL!

 

We use traveler's checks to avoid the fees, but that is personal preference.

 

Stef

[SAYHEYRENEE]

If you are a AAA member you get free travelers checks. You can cash them at the Pursors desk at no charge. Also if you put cash on your sign and sail card you can get cash from your card at no cost at the pursors desk.

[losuds63]

If you are a AAA member you get free travelers checks. You can cash them at the Pursors desk at no charge. Also if you put cash on your sign and sail card you can get cash from your card at no cost at the pursors desk.

I thankyou all for your input 3% not going to sink me whats a few xtra more pennys ,the time this cruise is over ill have spent 5-6000 so easy come easy go!:) :o :eek:THE ONLY CRUISE IAM TIRED OF IS TOM CRUISE!

[CruiseCentric]

Any limit on how much you can take out, it almost seems better then buying travels checks or carring a big waad of cash threw the miami pier,ill just wait intill i get in the casino thanks again:)

 

I believe the limit is $1000 per day. I always just take some cash and travelers checks since everything onboard just goes to the card and I prepay the majority of my excursions.

[losuds63]

Sounds good to me!:)