How long does it take Carnival to bill a credit card?

[Cruiser@Heart]

Hi, I booked my Sensation cruise on Monday. As of tonight, my credit card still doesn't reflect the purchase of the cruise. Just wondered how long it typically takes Carnival to bill for a cruise? When I access my credit card info it shows a hold reflecting the cruise price, but it was showing the hold on Tuesday morning when I checked my current credit card activity online.

 

I know it isn't my TA's office, because my credit card has always been billed within 10-24 hours for other purchases/reservations.

 

NCL Sunward 1992

Premier (Big Red Boat) 1998

Sovereign of the Seas 2000

Fascination 2001

Carnival Spirit 2002

Carnival Conquest 2003

Enchantment of the Seas 2003

Sensation 2004

[steveaaaa]

It can take a while. CCL must clear the batch file for cc payments. The hold or temp authorization is exactely that, a hold. When they clear the batch, it turns into a charge.

Steve

[Cruiser@Heart]

Thanks. I am one of those people that like to pay charges on my card as soon as possible, so I typically make online payments as soon as charges post. Guess I'll keep my $$$ in my savings account a little longer.

 

NCL Sunward 1992

Premier (Big Red Boat) 1998

Sovereign of the Seas 2000

Fascination 2001

Carnival Spirit 2002

Carnival Conquest 2003

Enchantment of the Seas 2003

Sensation 2004