E-Gift card use

[phoneman69]

I received a Carnival E-Gift card from my daughter after doing some work at her home. I had to print it out. My question is can i apply it to my May sailing (all ready fully paid) on line or do i just bring it to the Service desk after we board.  I assume the gift card would just be used to reduce our total cruise bill first.

Thanks

[joepeka]

You are correct - you can take the printed out e-Gift card to Guest Services and have it applied to your on board account. I've never tried it with e-Gift cards but you should also be able to use the self serve kiosks on board and likewise have the amount applied to your account.

Edit: you're paid in full but anything else pre-cruise that you might want to purchase (internet package, excursions, etc.) can also be paid with the e-Gift card.

Edited February 21, 2020 by joepeka

[Buffalofirsttimer4]

1 hour ago, phoneman69 said:

I received a Carnival E-Gift card from my daughter after doing some work at her home. I had to print it out. My question is can i apply it to my May sailing (all ready fully paid) on line or do i just bring it to the Service desk after we board.  I assume the gift card would just be used to reduce our total cruise bill first.

Thanks

 

Correct-you apply it once on board, either via Guest Services or the kiosk, and it will be used first -after any onboard credits you might have to reduce your total cruise bill.

 

Enjoy your cruise!  

[phoneman69]

49 minutes ago, joepeka said:

You are correct - you can take the printed out e-Gift card to Guest Services and have it applied to your on board account. I've never tried it with e-Gift cards but you should also be able to use the self serve kiosks on board and likewise have the amount applied to your account.

Edit: you're paid in full but anything else pre-cruise that you might want to purchase (internet package, excursions, etc.) can also be paid with the e-Gift card.

never considered using it for pre-cruise cost.  case of water or transfers

thanks

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

If you don't want to do it on board you can use it to buy cruise cash. 

[Buffalofirsttimer4]

4 minutes ago, PrincessArlena'sDad said:

If you don't want to do it on board you can use it to buy cruise cash. 

 

my understanding on cruise cash, it's a use it of lose it situation, correct?

 

But with a Carnival e-gift or gift card if the balance left is more than $10, Carnival returns this to you in the form of a new gift card.

 

….just something to consider.....

Edited February 21, 2020 by Buffalofirsttimer4

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

1 minute ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said:

 

my understanding on cruise cash, it's a use it of lose it situation, correct?

 

But with a Carnival e-gift or gift card if the balance left is more than $10, Carnival returns this to you in the form of a new gift card.

 

….just something to consider.....

Yes, that is basically true, though you can bypass that with the casino. 

 

But I wanted to mention it as an option if they were sure they'd use it (including for gratuities).

 

 

[pinacoladasatpianobar]

Yes, you can apply it once you're on board. If you have other things to purchase pre-cruise, though, I suggest doing that. One less thing you need to worry about when you get on the ship.

[phoneman69]

3 hours ago, Buffalofirsttimer4 said:

 

my understanding on cruise cash, it's a use it of lose it situation, correct?

 

But with a Carnival e-gift or gift card if the balance left is more than $10, Carnival returns this to you in the form of a new gift card.

 

….just something to consider.....

i  think i'll keep it as a E-Gift card if cruise cash is not refundable as a balance. Never know what the total you'll spend on the cruise but don't want to risk it

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

11 minutes ago, phoneman69 said:

i  think i'll keep it as a E-Gift card if cruise cash is not refundable as a balance. Never know what the total you'll spend on the cruise but don't want to risk it

Did you pre-pay your gratuities?  If not, cruise cash can go towards gratuities.  That is something you know you'll spend.

[rukkian]

44 minutes ago, phoneman69 said:

i  think i'll keep it as a E-Gift card if cruise cash is not refundable as a balance. Never know what the total you'll spend on the cruise but don't want to risk it

One thing to note, some have had issues with ships allowing use of e-gift cards, and if they do allow them, there is a wait of up to 2 days.  I think it is all fixed now, but there were issues with them.

[orville99]

Can you use the Carnival gift cards that are sold in retail stores like Publix onboard/ 

[Joe817]

1 minute ago, orville99 said:

Can you use the Carnival gift cards that are sold in retail stores like Publix onboard/ 

Yes. I believe Carnival states that on their website. I use g.c.'s I purchased from Kroger's. 

[orville99]

13 minutes ago, Joe817 said:

Yes. I believe Carnival states that on their website. I use g.c.'s I purchased from Kroger's. 

Thanks.

[phoneman69]

On 2/21/2020 at 2:22 PM, rukkian said:

One thing to note, some have had issues with ships allowing use of e-gift cards, and if they do allow them, there is a wait of up to 2 days.  I think it is all fixed now, but there were issues with them.

Where sailing on the Magic. Anyone know of E-Gift card issues this ship ?

[crusincouple8]

Thank you for the suggestion PrincessArlena'sDad, I had 2 e-gift cards and didn't want to take the extra time to add them to my account once on board.  I just purchased cruise cash with them, problem solved.