Sail & Sign Card vs. Cruise Cash Bar

[cruiser7056]

First time cruising Carnival. Purchased some water in the Fun Shops and while there saw the Cruise Cash Bar. Since we do not drink a lot, I purchased a small amount of the Cruise Cash bar. Later when finishing my sign in, I attached a credit card to my Sail & Sign card. Can anyone tell me the difference in the Cruise Cash and the Sail & Sign? Also, can we use the Sail & Sign anywhere, even at the specialty coffee shop? Thanks.

[coevan]

your S&S is card is your lifeline to the cruise ship. It's your room key, ship's identification, you get on and off the ship with it, and it the only form of cash on the ship. Want a candy bar, you need the S&S card.

[cruizinisthebest]

First time cruising Carnival. Purchased some water in the Fun Shops and while there saw the Cruise Cash Bar. Since we do not drink a lot, I purchased a small amount of the Cruise Cash bar. Later when finishing my sign in, I attached a credit card to my Sail & Sign card. Can anyone tell me the difference in the Cruise Cash and the Sail & Sign? Also, can we use the Sail & Sign anywhere, even at the specialty coffee shop? Thanks.

 

Cruise cash is a credit you buy for yourself or someone else that goes on ones sign and sail card. Any non-refundable credits (which cruise cash is) on your s&s card will be used first before any charges are placed against your credit card. You use your s&s for everything. It's also your room key.

[cruiser7056]

Thanks, I understand it now. I want to thank everyone on this board for answering all my questions in a very timely manner. I think we are about ready to cruise.

[firemanbobswife]

If you're getting Cruise Cash, get the General kind. The Bar cash can ONLY be used for Bar purchases, Photo, ONLY for photos, etc. General CC can be used for anything.