tlovesdis Posted June 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2015 (edited) I hope this isn't a dumb question! I have only been on two cruises and it was a while ago, when I used credit cards and now I don't. Anyway, once my cruise is booked, can I begin to add money to my S&S account online before I go on the cruise? I would rather have it all on there ahead of time instead of giving them my debit card. Any help/advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Tina Edited June 19, 2015 by tlovesdis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocF Posted June 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2015 The short answer is yes. Be aware that getting a refund can take awhile and it may come in the form of a check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20somethingguy Posted June 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2015 My understanding is that you can buy Cruise Cash through the online fun shops, up to $500 per stateroom. The money will be automatically loaded onto your S&S card at embarkation. It won't show up on your billing for the cruise, so print out receipts and bring them with you just in case there is an issue. Not sure if they still require a deposit when you check-in at the terminal. :-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bases5 Posted June 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I hope this isn't a dumb question! I have only been on two cruises and it was a while ago, when I used credit cards and now I don't. Anyway, once my cruise is booked, can I begin to add money to my S&S account online before I go on the cruise? I would rather have it all on there ahead of time instead of giving them my debit card. Any help/advice would be appreciated! Thanks, Tina You can buy cruise cash and it will post to your as account. However it is a use it or lose it option. There is a way of cashing it out in the casino. You just have to watch your account Option 2 you can buy gift cards. You can apply money from your gift card to your ss account. Any unused money will be put on another gift card for future use. Those are your option as I know them. Other may add more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
20somethingguy Posted June 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) A downside to gift cards is that you do have to give them cash or a debit/credit card at embarkation. During the cruise, you can apply gift cards to settle the balance, but it will take time (1-7 days after Carnival settles that transaction) for the card holds to be cleared. I have no idea how long it would take to get a cash deposit back, but I've heard refunds are in the form of a check mailed after the cruise. Edited June 20, 2015 by 20somethingguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violets Mommy Posted June 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2015 A downside to gift cards is that you do have to give them cash or a debit/credit card at embarkation. During the cruise, you can apply 7gift cards to settle the balance, but it will take time (1-7 days after Carnival settles that transaction) for the card holds to be cleared. I have no idea how long it would take to get a cash deposit back, but I've heard refunds are in the form of a check mailed after the cruise. I used only gift cards for my S&S account in april. I did not have to give any cash, or card info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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