CRUISE CASH

[sparks1093]

1 hour ago, ray98 said:

 

So....how is that different than walking on the ship with $200 which you deposit at check-in?  It gives the same $200 'onboard credit'.

If I walk on the ship with $200 I have to go to guest services to get it on my account. I'd rather not do that.

[NRichard10]

47 minutes ago, ray98 said:

 

So....how is that different than walking on the ship with $200 which you deposit at check-in?  It gives the same $200 'onboard credit'.

 

 

The only difference for me, I guess, is that I collect points on my credit card and I use these points to reward my myself with discounted travel.

So... it is more advantageous for me to use my credit card instead of cash. I basically live on a cash-less system and do not carry much money on me.

I think everybody has their own way of doing things and that is the way it should be. You have your way, and I have mine.

I only asked a question about purchasing cruise cash before I board the ship and having the option to cash out any leftover credit in the casino so I don't lose it to a "non-refundable" onboard credit.

 

 

 

[jdoc2007]

On 10/16/2019 at 11:39 PM, NRichard10 said:

 

If I were to purchase $100 in cruise cash and I still have some cash left on my account toward the end of the cruise, can I use my sail pass in the ship's casino to buy chips and then cash in whatever chips I have left for cash in order to use up my "onboard credit"?         

Do not convert your cruise cash by purchasing casino chips ... there is a 3% charge fee at the tables to get chips.  Its best to transfer money from your sail & sign account to your casino account via the slot machines, then cash out your players bank at the casino cage.  

[NRichard10]

On ‎10‎/‎20‎/‎2019 at 10:53 PM, jdoc2007 said:

Do not convert your cruise cash by purchasing casino chips ... there is a 3% charge fee at the tables to get chips.  Its best to transfer money from your sail & sign account to your casino account via the slot machines, then cash out your players bank at the casino cage.  

 

Thank you for that advice. I never thought of that. Slot machine it is.

[crochetcruise]

On 10/18/2019 at 5:40 AM, pacruise804 said:

 

I don't personally use cruise cash but did once use a gift card.  Here are a few reasons someone might want to use Cruise Cash:

• Gift card balances are refundable to another gift card (or cash out with the same casino trick).  Another gift card is only good if you will take another Carnival cruise
• Gift cards usually require at least a $100 purchase ($90 with discount), while cruise cash starts at $25.  Lower levels can be easier for some with budgeting or make a nice gift while the higher amount might be too much.
• Since it is purchased on-line, you don't risk forgetting your cruise cash at home.

 

Very good point about not forgetting to pack your cruise cash . I have a special bag that anything cruise related goes into, and it travels in my carry on bag when I fly to the cruise. With the lower minimum purchase, it's easier for me to buy cruise cash each time I go to the travel agent to make a cruise payment, other people may have a different and just as practical routine.

 

Counting down the days until I embark the Carnival Splendor, oh, price OTC anti-nausea medication, while it's more expensive than prescription, I won't have medication left over that I might not use in time. That's now on my To Do For Cruise list.

 

[cruizergal70]

On 10/20/2019 at 6:38 AM, sparks1093 said:

If I walk on the ship with $200 I have to go to guest services to get it on my account. I'd rather not do that.

Actually,  you don't. The kiosks will take the cash and add it to your account.  No waiting.

[sparks1093]

1 minute ago, cruizergal70 said:

Actually,  you don't. The kiosks will take the cash and add it to your account.  No waiting.

Don't really want to take the time to do that, either, but yes, it is an option.

[cruizergal70]

1 hour ago, sparks1093 said:

Don't really want to take the time to do that, either, but yes, it is an option.

Most people pasd by the kiosks a couple of times a day. So a special trip isn't needed. But if you aren't a cash person, you just aren't.