about paying your bill on board..what are my options please?

[Camelia-]

I usually just charge everything to my credit card but do I have the option of switching and paying the bill off in cash at the end of the cruise? It would be nice to have one less bill to pay off at Christmas if it's all taken care of then!

 

many thanks,

 

Camelia

[KenMo]

Yes, you can pay in cash at the end.

 

You can put cash on your account throughout the cruise as well.

Edited November 21, 2013 by KenMo

[Camelia-]

do they also take any currency? I have some leftover euros that I would love to get rid of!!

 

Camelia

[Georgiagolfer]

do they also take any currency? I have some leftover euros that I would love to get rid of!!

 

Camelia

 

I would check with Carnival before I used Euros. Never tried to use in US, but they may allow.

[RuthlessBoss]

Keep it simple. No credit card to start with. Start with a cash deposit in your account. Then change to cc later if you use up the cash or don't wish to add more. If you put a large amount into your account, you'll get the balance back if you don't use it all.

[Camelia-]

Wonderful suggestions which I will definitely use..I find that though I think I know alot about cruising..there is always so much more to learn!!

 

Camelia

[bills blasters]

We always give them a credit card when we check in. Then, the last night we go down to guest services and hopefully pay it all off with cash.

I like to keep the cash just in case we need it for an emergency or something during the cruise.

Claudia

[missdebi]

We also used our credit card and then on the last night when we were done we cashed out in the casino went to Guest Relations and had won enough to pay off our sail and sign! But we also had 425.00 in credits going in our balance was 130.00 and we were up 125.00 in the casino!

[beargrass1]

All ways use credit card to check-in. Then the last night go to the guest services desk and pay with cash. I have FTTF and get to us the short line:D.

[mlrm]

I usually just charge everything to my credit card but do I have the option of switching and paying the bill off in cash at the end of the cruise? It would be nice to have one less bill to pay off at Christmas if it's all taken care of then!

 

many thanks,

 

Camelia

 

You can also pay your bill at the "reverse ATM machine". They have a couple throughout the ship.

[QTPieRye]

Keep it simple. No credit card to start with. Start with a cash deposit in your account. Then change to cc later if you use up the cash or don't wish to add more. If you put a large amount into your account, you'll get the balance back if you don't use it all.

 

I would recommend this too! If you put a credit card or debit card to start with, CCL with put authorization holds on it throughout your cruise.... we once had authorizations stay on for over a week after our return after we paid cash at the end.

[RuthlessBoss]

I would recommend this too! If you put a credit card or debit card to start with, CCL with put authorization holds on it throughout your cruise.... we once had authorizations stay on for over a week after our return after we paid cash at the end.

Me too. Sure made us a mess once at a theme park trying to buy tickets and got denied because of a hold.

[soulsistah007]

do they also take any currency? I have some leftover euros that I would love to get rid of!!

 

Camelia

 

I'm not sure about Euro's but I have used Canadian currency to make payments on board so maybe it's a possibility. I was also able to exchange Canadian money for US (instead of getting cash from the ATM and racking up service charge and exchange rate fees) so maybe you can do the same with Euros.

[Crusin Hogs]

We put 300 to 500 on account in cash 1st day on ship , you can check your balance on the TV in your cabin , If you need more on your account go to front desk and deposit more , Night before departure ,go to guest services and get remaining cash back .

[djhsolara]

How much does Carnival require you to put down if you are doing cash? On HAL we are required to put down $60/pp/day which for the two of us for a 7-day is $840.

 

Thank you!!

 

 

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[Greysea74]

They don't have a required amount. I put $500 down on a 7 day for me and my mom. Asked at GS when doing this and they told me there was no certain amount.

[qwertysue]

How much does Carnival require you to put down if you are doing cash? On HAL we are required to put down $60/pp/day which for the two of us for a 7-day is $840.

 

Thank you!!

 

 

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From carnival.com FAQ:

 

Cash Deposit

 

U.S. Currency and Traveler's Checks may be used to open your Sail & Sign Account. Once on board, please visit our Guest Services Desk who will gladly assist you in opening your account. Throughout the cruise, as you approach the deposit limit, our Guest Services Desk will notify you that additional money must be deposited.

 

"Recommended" deposits per sailing duration:

 

2-4 day cruises: $100 USD deposit pp

5-8 day cruises: $200 USD deposit pp

9+ day cruises: $350 USD deposit pp

[RuthlessBoss]

From carnival.com FAQ:

 

Cash Deposit

 

U.S. Currency and Traveler's Checks may be used to open your Sail & Sign Account. Once on board, please visit our Guest Services Desk who will gladly assist you in opening your account. Throughout the cruise, as you approach the deposit limit, our Guest Services Desk will notify you that additional money must be deposited.

 

"Recommended" deposits per sailing duration:

 

2-4 day cruises: $100 USD deposit pp

5-8 day cruises: $200 USD deposit pp

9+ day cruises: $350 USD deposit pp

Recommended, yes, but not required. My Liberty cruise recommended the $200 for a 7 nighter. I'm not a big spender, so got some back. This is great because my debit card remained free of any holds. The length of holds varies from bank to bank. Not all of us have limitless credit/debit cards, so we plan accordingly.

[Jenny in TX]

I always put a credit card on my account and then go down to guest services on the last night and pay off my balance in cash.

[Buckeyefn31]

I put cash down on day 1 and then cashed out my balance on the last night.

 

 

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