Can I use my Carnival gift cards to apply to my on board account?

[1$t Time]

Hello,

Excuse this novice question. I just thought it would be easier to apply my gift cards to my onboard account than to try and keep track of how much I have left on each individual card.

Thanks in Advance

Julien

Edited August 8, 2016 by 1$t Time

[BeachLoverstoo]

Yes, we went to Guest Services because there was no line, but I think you can DIY at one of the kiosks in the lobby/atrium. We already had some OBC, but with the addition of the cards our final bill was under $10.

[TrqoisWtrs]

Yes you can, but you can't do it until you are onboard and go to Customer Service or use one of the free-standing kiosks.

 

At Customer Service they will just scan your card and apply, no need to keep track of what is on each, unless you want to make sure you are getting the correct amount of credit. Not sure how it works at the kiosk. I have never done it there.

[tekman26]

Hello,

Excuse this novice question. I just thought it would be easier to apply my gift cards to my onboard account than to try and keep track of how much I have left on each individual card.

Thanks in Advance

Julien

 

My DW and I will by gift cards every 2 weeks up till we leave on the cruise and when we get on the ship we add all of them to the sail and sign card. If at the end of the cruise we have anything really large left I will take this out from the casino. Makes it a lot easier than trying to figure out what is on each card.

[firemanbobswife]

If you're cruising out of Miami they can also apply them at check in before you get on the ship.

[FTLCruiseGal]

Just a heads up -- I tried to use the kiosk to swipe my gift cards, and it wouldn't work. When I went to Guest Services, she told me that you cannot use the gift cards at the kiosk and have to go to them. I don't know if anyone else has been able to do so, but just don't be surprised if it doesn't work. This may be one of those situations where one Carnival person tells you one thing and you get a different answer from someone else.

[firemanbobswife]

Just a heads up -- I tried to use the kiosk to swipe my gift cards, and it wouldn't work. When I went to Guest Services, she told me that you cannot use the gift cards at the kiosk and have to go to them. I don't know if anyone else has been able to do so, but just don't be surprised if it doesn't work. This may be one of those situations where one Carnival person tells you one thing and you get a different answer from someone else.

 

 

I believe so. There's another thread on here and quite a few of us have in fact used the kiosks to apply gift cards. However I had to manually enter the numbers. Sliding the card didn't work.

 

As far as signing for them, when I applied them at GS, the credit card looking machine asked if I wanted a receipt each time one was added. I selected yes and had to sign. But I could have just as easily selected no. So I don't buy the story that lady gave you.

Edited August 8, 2016 by firemanbobswife

[1$t Time]

I really love this site. Since I've been visiting and learning it has taken any apprehensions I was having away.

Thanks again and Happy Sailing

[FTLCruiseGal]

I believe so. There's another thread on here and quite a few of us have in fact used the kiosks to apply gift cards. However I had to manually enter the numbers. Sliding the card didn't work.

 

As far as signing for them, when I applied them at GS, the credit card looking machine asked if I wanted a receipt each time one was added. I selected yes and had to sign. But I could have just as easily selected no. So I don't buy the story that lady gave you.

 

Thanks for the tip about manually entering the numbers. I will try that next cruise!

[ray98]

Yes....I added mine at the kiosk.

[dacsmom]

Hello,

Excuse this novice question. I just thought it would be easier to apply my gift cards to my onboard account than to try and keep track of how much I have left on each individual card.

Thanks in Advance

Julien

 

I thought the only way to use them on the ship was to apply them to your on board account. You use your Sail & Sign pass to pay for everything, I didn't think you could just hand over a gift card to the bar or ships store.

Edited August 9, 2016 by dacsmom

[cherbear4000]

I always add mine at the kiosks toward the end of the cruise. I usually by e-cards online so I have to manually enter the numbers at the kiosks. I have never had an issue.

[firemanbobswife]

I thought the only way to use them on the ship was to apply them to your on board account. You use your Sail & Sign pass to pay for everything, I didn't think you could just hand over a gift card to the bar or ships store.

 

That is correct. All onboard purchases get charged to the S&S card. No other forms of payment are accepted.

[tandemcruzr]

No other forms of payment are accepted.

 

Except cash for tips. :D:D:D

[Schoifmom]

I thought the only way to use them on the ship was to apply them to your on board account. You use your Sail & Sign pass to pay for everything, I didn't think you could just hand over a gift card to the bar or ships store.

 

You are correct. You HAVE to add them to your S&S in order to use them on board. Your S&S is the only currency accepted (other than cash tips) :)

[firemanbobswife]

Except cash for tips. :D:D:D

 

Absolutely!! :D