Using Carnival Gift Cards for onboard spending

If you use a Carnival gift card for on board spending and have money left on it, how do they refund it? Do they

refund in cash or give you another gift card and apply what was left?

I doubt very seriously we will have any left, but I was just curious as to how they would handle it.

Thanks!

You can always wait until the end of the cruise then pay your on-board balance then. 1 trip to GS, 1 payment, be done with it. No worrying about cashing out at the casino, no worrying about going to GS or a kiosk every day to load cards, none of that.

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2004

Cash Back, Card Returns And Return of Merchandise

Q: Can I receive a refund on funds I have placed in my Carnival Cruise Line Gift Card?

A: No, Gift Cards are not refundable or redeemable for cash, except where required by law. Gift Cards are redeemable for cruise reservation or onboard spending only, and there is no cash back.

Q: Can I receive a refund on any unused portion of the Carnival Gift Card amount that was applied towards my Sail and Sign account while onboard?

A: Any unused portion or overage of the Gift Card that was applied toward your Sail and Sign account will be issued in the form of another Carnival Gift Card.

Q: Can I return an item purchased using a Carnival Gift Card?

A: Yes, Gift Cards are not refundable or redeemable for cash, except where required by law. Return the item along with the receipt and the purchase value will be credited to a new Carnival Gift Card.

Q: What is the Carnival Gift Card Return Policy?

A: Once activated, Gift Cards may not be returned or resold; resale or attempted resale is grounds for seizure and cancellation of the Gift Card without compensation. Gift Cards are not refundable or redeemable for cash, except where required by law.

Thanks so much!

You can always wait until the end of the cruise then pay your on-board balance then. 1 trip to GS, 1 payment, be done with it. No worrying about cashing out at the casino, no worrying about going to GS or a kiosk every day to load cards, none of that.

Great idea! Didn't think about that - we have FTTF too - so wouldn't have to wait in line as long - win, win!