Credit card charge

[lizboyle]

Do Carnival charge a percentage when you settle your onboard account using credit cards? I just got my tickets in and it states there will be a 1.5% charge. I am not sure if this just applies to UK citizens.

[klfrodo]

I've never seen it, but, it could be something new or it could be a UK thing

[I Am Canadian, Eh]

Do Carnival charge a percentage when you settle your onboard account using credit cards? I just got my tickets in and it states there will be a 1.5% charge. I am not sure if this just applies to UK citizens.

 

 

Are you sure it's Carnival adding it, and not your credit card company? Many North American credit cards charge somewhere between 1-3%, but we don't see it until the transaction goes through & it's added to the amount that goes onto our statement. Perhaps your cards are just better at disclosing the amount.

[lizboyle]

Are you sure it's Carnival adding it, and not your credit card company? Many North American credit cards charge somewhere between 1-3%, but we don't see it until the transaction goes through & it's added to the amount that goes onto our statement. Perhaps your cards are just better at disclosing the amount.

 

Yes, it definitely was on our Carnival paperwork. That is why I was questioning it as I have never had it before with P&O, RCCL or Celebrity.

[trock]

Do Carnival charge a percentage when you settle your onboard account using credit cards? I just got my tickets in and it states there will be a 1.5% charge. I am not sure if this just applies to UK citizens.

 

I went to the FAQ section and I do not see any mention of it.

You should write to them at the department listed below:)

 

 

 

 

 

What is Sail & Sign?

 

Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program which allows guests to charge purchases directly to a personal account for convenience throughout the cruise.

Registration will take place on sailing day at embarkation or on board at the Information Desk. The completed application form (included in the cruise documents) must be submitted along with a 1) credit card, 2) U.S. currency, or 3) traveler's checks.

Personalized Sail & Sign cards will be provided to all guests on a booking (including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship.

The Information Desk can provide guests with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise.

All charges will automatically be billed to the guest's credit card at the end of the voyage. On the final morning of the cruise, a statement detailing all purchases made with the Sail & Sign card will be delivered to the guest's stateroom. The total amount will be applied to the credit card presented during registration. For those guests who put down a cash deposit, if there is an overpayment at the end of the cruise, the guest will receive the overpayment in the form of a check attached to their detailed statement on the final morning of the cruise.

Any inquiries regarding a Sail & Sign Account made after the cruise, need to be referred to the Guest Relations Department (71551) for researching.

Deposit with a Credit Card

 

Credit Cards are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign Account at the start of the cruise. The following credit cards are accepted

 

Visa

 

MasterCard

 

Discover® Network

 

American Express

 

Diner's Club

 

Optima Card

 

Note:

 

The American Express "Persona Select" is not an acceptable credit card.

Regular ATM debit cards are not acceptable.

Guests may use a checking account debit card as long as it is a registered MasterCard or Visa card.

A guest traveling without his/her parents cannot use the parents' credit card even with the parents' written permission

The cardholding guest must be an authorized signer by the card issuing bank.

Upon completion of the Sail & Sign Application Form, the cardholder agrees to pay for the individuals indicated on the form; it is not necessary for these individuals to be booked in the same room as the cardholder.

Important Note: A hold will be placed on the credit card or checking account debit card at the beginning of the cruise as a deposit for an onboard purchases. This will reduce the amount of available credit on the credit card or restrict the availability of cash in the checking account. The hold will be released and actual charges will be billed at the end of the cruise.

 

The following dollar amounts, per guest, are used as a deposit when the Sail & Sign Account is opened:

2-4 day cruises: $100 deposit pp

5-8 day cruises: $200 deposit pp

9 + day cruises: $350 deposit pp

 

Deposit with U.S. Currency or Traveler's Checks

U.S. Currency and traveler's checks are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign Account at the start of the cruise. As the guest approaches the deposit limit, the Information Desk will notify the guest that additional money must be deposited.

Uses for the Sail & Sign Card The Sail & Sign Card must be utilized for the following; cash will not be an accepted form of payment:

Beverage purchases: A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to the bill which the guest may adjust appropriate to the service received.

Shore excursion tours

In-room calling charges

Infirmary charges

Valet laundry charges

Photo purchases: On debarkation day, cash is only accepted.

Video service

Gift Shops

Steiner's spa and salon

Formality Shop (flowers; tuxedo; chocolates)

European Cafe (specialty coffees and pastries)

Supper Club

Camp Carnival babysitting fees

Gratuities for shipboard staff

Casino: to purchase chips for the tables and coins for the slot machines.

Note: Cash is also accepted in the casino.

 

BOARDING CARD

 

Your Sail & Sign Card will serve as your Boarding Card. This card identifies you as a Carnival guest and must be carried with you along with picture identification when you go ashore. Because the ship is closed to the public while docked at the various ports-of-call, you’ll have to show your Sail & Sign Card and picture I.D. to the officer on duty in order to return on board.

[MyImagination]

Do Carnival charge a percentage when you settle your onboard account using credit cards? I just got my tickets in and it states there will be a 1.5% charge. I am not sure if this just applies to UK citizens.

Yes, there appears to be a charge 1.5% charge to use Mastercard for UK passengers.

 

This is from the uk carnival site

http://www.carnivalcruise.co.uk/CMS/Static_Templates/Termsandconditions.aspx

 

To make a booking with Carnival Cruise Lines, complete the Booking Process on the website. Your chosen Travel Agent and Carnival Cruise Lines will automatically be informed by email of your booking details. Your chosen Travel Agent will revert back within 48 hours with confirmation that all aspects of your booking have been secured. Upon the confirmation of your booking an invoice will be sent to you.

The following additional charge to your total holiday cost will be made when you pay by the following credit cards:

MasterCard - 1.5%

Visa - 1.5%

American Express - 2%

Switch/Delta - No charge

[trock]

OH THE UK Site... forgot about that.. Probably something to do with an exchange rate, i would guess???:confused:

[Rallytime1975]

Every company that accepts credit cards is responsible for paying anywhere from 1.5 % to 4% to accept credit cards (even debit cards)

 

With the US money being so bad, this is a way to get more money for the exchange rate i would think so