How much per day held for American Express

[sugcarol]

I'm planning to use American Express for onboard account, does anyone know how much is held each day?

[Wheeling_family_of_3]

We used Visa debit card, so I don't know if it's different for AmEx, but they didn't put a hold on at all. We made purchases throughout the day, then they processed one charge for the exact total amount each night around 11 pm.

Edited January 8, 2015 by Wheeling_family_of_3

[sugcarol]

Thanks for your quick answer, we do pre paid grats, pay specialty dining in advance and are Diamond so there won't be much charged on the ship, was hoping they weren't going to hold 100.00 day or something like that.

[cb at sea]

The will "pre authorize" any charges you make...but it's not really a "hold"...unless it's a debit card...then the holds can last for days!

Edited January 8, 2015 by cb at sea

[Clarea]

Thanks for your quick answer, we do pre paid grats, pay specialty dining in advance and are Diamond so there won't be much charged on the ship, was hoping they weren't going to hold 100.00 day or something like that.

Never noticed any holds or pending charges on our credit cards.

[Ashland]

I use my Amex to secure my onboard SeaPass account always and no holds done at all...don't worry about it. You also have the choice to pay cash towards your account in part or full before you disembark the ship if you choose to.

[nolesrule]

On our Visa, we get an authorization each night overnight in the amount spent on the Sea Pass that day. They would drop off a day or two after the cruise. The final single charge for the full amount of onboard spending usually showed up a around the time that the authorizations dropped off.

Edited January 8, 2015 by nolesrule

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

I always use my AMEX charge card and never see any holds.

 

Don't worry about it and like others have said, if you have cash you can use it pay off part of all of your onboard account. But use the AMEX... get the points! ;)

[PLEIKU68]

I use my Amex card and Amex gives me $300 to spend on the cruise . :)

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

I use my Amex card and Amex gives me $300 to spend on the cruise . :)

 

Yep! Love the OBC with the AMEX Platinum card. A little upset they took away the free specialty restaurant for two. :(

[PLEIKU68]

Yep! Love the OBC with the AMEX Platinum card. A little upset they took away the free specialty restaurant for two. :(

 

I agree with you. Since we cruise several times during the year the car pays for itself. I wonder who was behind the specialty take a way. I would be RCL. :)

[cruzecontrol]

On our Visa, we get an authorization each night overnight in the amount spent on the Sea Pass that day. They would drop off a day or two after the cruise. The final single charge for the full amount of onboard spending usually showed up a around the time that the authorizations dropped off.

 

^^ This has also been our experience with AMEX.

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

I agree with you. Since we cruise several times during the year the car pays for itself. I wonder who was behind the specialty take a way. I would be RCL. :)

 

I have always wondered who pays for the OBC and specialty dinners (when we had them)... was it Royal or was it AMEX? I assume is Royal.

 

At least they increased balcony OBC to $200, but I hated that JS OBC went from $300 to $200. We are usually in a balcony or JS and the extra $100 was often enough for us to go to the JS.

 

But I agree that the card pays for itself if you know how to use it. We love going to the Delta lounge when we fly Delta and the $200 yearly airline credit is a nice plus.

[PLEIKU68]

I have always wondered who pays for the OBC and specialty dinners (when we had them)... was it Royal or was it AMEX? I assume is Royal.

 

At least they increased balcony OBC to $200, but I hated that JS OBC went from $300 to $200. We are usually in a balcony or JS and the extra $100 was often enough for us to go to the JS.

 

But I agree that the card pays for itself if you know how to use it. We love going to the Delta lounge when we fly Delta and the $200 yearly airline credit is a nice plus.

 

I have a cruise in Feb & March, both in JS and the OBC is $300. Looked on Plat benefit site and it still says $300. Where did you see $200 ??? :)

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

I have a cruise in Feb & March, both in JS and the OBC is $300. Looked on Plat benefit site and it still says $300. Where did you see $200 ??? :)

 

Trying to find the email from my TA, but cannot find it. They recently changed the OBC for new bookings.

 

GS and above... $300

Balconies and JS... $200

 

And I remember inside cabins get $100, but don't remember what ocean views get.

 

I'll dig a little deeper for the email from my TA. Maybe they changed it back???

 

[uPDATE]

 

Found this on AMEX site...

 

Valid for new bookings of voyages of at least five nights made through American Express Travel. May not be combined with other offers unless indicated. Blackout dates, category and fare restrictions may apply. Payment must be made with an American Express Card in U.S. Platinum Card Member or Centurion® Member's name. Card Member must travel on itinerary booked. Benefits listed require double occupancy and are non-transferable. If you are a resident of Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, Cruise Privileges Program benefits may not be available in your home market. Card Members receive $100 USD shipboard credit for inside and outside staterooms; $200 USD shipboard credit for balcony, verandah, and mini-suite staterooms; and $300 USD shipboard credit for suites on Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, and Royal Caribbean Cruise Line. Card Members receive $300 USD shipboard credit for all staterooms category C or higher on Cunard Line. Card Members receive $300 USD shipboard credit for all stateroom categories on Oceania, Paul Gauguin, Regent, Azamara, Seabourn, Crystal, Silversea, Uniworld, and Windstar. Centurion Members receive an additional $200 ($500 total) USD shipboard credit on Crystal Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, and Silversea. Centurion members receive up to $500 USD shipboard credit and will be credited to the guest stateroom folio upon checkout. Credits cannot be used for casino charges and gratuities. Unused portion of credit is non-refundable and is not redeemable for cash. Other restrictions may apply, see onboard cashier for details. Cruise Privileges Program benefits not available on Celebrity Xplorer. Additional amenity not available on the Silversea Expedition Fleet: Silver Explorer, Silver Galapagos, and Silver Discoverer. Limit one benefit package per stateroom; three-stateroom limit per Card Member, per sailing. To obtain benefits, travel agents must visit americanexpress.com/asdonline. Participating providers and benefits subject to change.

Must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcohol; please drink responsibly.

Edited January 8, 2015 by Tennessee_Cruiser
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[PLEIKU68]

I checked my bookings. Got the $300 for JS on the Brilliance on 3/9/15. My feb cruise on the FOS is in a GS & $300 OBC.

 

In the wording you attached it uses the word Mini-Suite. The only cruise line I know of using that term is Princess, so maybe on Princess it is $200. So far I am cool with RCL & $300 on JS. Let me know if you hear differently. :)

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

I checked my bookings. Got the $300 for JS on the Brilliance on 3/9/15. My feb cruise on the FOS is in a GS & $300 OBC.

 

In the wording you attached it uses the word Mini-Suite. The only cruise line I know of using that term is Princess, so maybe on Princess it is $200. So far I am cool with RCL & $300 on JS. Let me know if you hear differently. :)

 

I was getting $300 for a JS for a March 2015 cruise, but I canceled and changed to the Oasis and lost the $300 and had to settle for $200. So as long as you keep booking GS you will get the $300. But any new bookings with a JS will sadly only be $200.

 

Happy sailing!!!

[PLEIKU68]

I was getting $300 for a JS for a March 2015 cruise, but I canceled and changed to the Oasis and lost the $300 and had to settle for $200. So as long as you keep booking GS you will get the $300. But any new bookings with a JS will sadly only be $200.

 

Happy sailing!!!

 

I am starting to look at Princess where you can use the Amex and also stack some OBC's like stockholder, military. Adds up after awhile . :)

[counsdr]

Did you book the cruise thru Amex to get the credit? I made my final payment with my Amex card, but I'm not getting any perks for it. :confused:

[PLEIKU68]

Did you book the cruise thru Amex to get the credit? I made my final payment with my Amex card, but I'm not getting any perks for it. :confused:

 

The perks come with the Amex Platinum card. I have been using a TA lately and she is able to get the perks. :)

[counsdr]

Ahhhhhh, I have a lowly Aqua colored one!

[Tennessee_Cruiser]

Ahhhhhh, I have a lowly Aqua colored one!

 

As it was said, we have the Platinum Charge Card, and I think you have to go through a TA to get the AMEX perks, but I am not 100%.

 

Royal Caribbean is starting to crack down what promos are combinable with the AMEX perks. :(

[PLEIKU68]

As it was said, we have the Platinum Charge Card, and I think you have to go through a TA to get the AMEX perks, but I am not 100%.

 

Royal Caribbean is starting to crack down what promos are combinable with the AMEX perks. :(

 

There is a number at Royal to call for the benefits but as usual I can't find it. I find going through my TA works better because she always gives an additional OBC. :)

[Clarea]

There is a number at Royal to call for the benefits but as usual I can't find it. I find going through my TA works better because she always gives an additional OBC. :)

Royal Rewards: 888-305-4626.