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Minybear
August 25th, 2004, 08:07 PM
Hi everyone
We are packing for our cruise coming up ths Saturday to Alaska on the Zaandam for 8/28. Wondering if we need to carry cash for the casinos or is there a ATM on board or can we charge it to our room? How does HAL do this?

Thanks.
Minybear
WindyCity
August 25th, 2004, 08:21 PM
We took cash. There is no ATM on board. You can charge it to your account, but there is a 3% surcharge.
Minybear
August 25th, 2004, 08:23 PM
Thanks WindyCity. Looks like I am going to the ATM tomorrow for some extra cash.
Cruiseoften
August 25th, 2004, 08:36 PM
You can cash travel checks in the casino or at the front desk. Actual cash is not used in the casino - you buy tokens or chips.

Good Luck!!!!!! :D
Minybear
August 25th, 2004, 08:47 PM
You can cash travel checks in the casino or at the front desk. Actual cash is not used in the casino - you buy tokens or chips.
:D


Can you purchase the tokens or chips with cash or do you have to use travelers checks? Sorry for asking this stupid question.
Nebraska Admiral
August 25th, 2004, 09:40 PM
there are several ways to play at the casinos. you can buy chiips with cash, or you can sign for them using your onboard account. there is a 3% service cahrge for using the onboard account/
Dick
Minybear
August 25th, 2004, 10:01 PM
there are several ways to play at the casinos. you can buy chiips with cash, or you can sign for them using your onboard account. there is a 3% service cahrge for using the onboard account/
Dick

Thanks Nebraska Admiral. That's what I thought. To the ATM I go tomorrow :).

Minybear
WindyCity
August 26th, 2004, 12:34 AM
Have a great trip Miny - the Zaandam is beautiful. We were on her for our first cruise last year to Alaska and loved every minute.:D
stever
August 26th, 2004, 05:31 AM
you could buy them in advance as a gift. I believe there is no charge. There is usually a card in you stateroom upon arrival, which you redeem in the casino. We have done this several times. Works out great
jazzsea
August 26th, 2004, 07:26 AM
Buying them in advance through Ship Services is a great way to stick to your gambling budget. Of course there are ATM machines in Alaska and you can get cash in port and almost any bank.
Krazy Kruizers
August 26th, 2004, 08:14 AM
There is also a limit as to what you can charge to your ship baord account when in the casino - I think it is $1000 per day.