Payment of on-board account

[CrosNest]

When completing on-line check in I am required to input credit card details and a daily holding sum will be requested in advance.  When it comes to payment time am I able to utilise a different card? The reason for this question is that I have a multi currency debit card, which will be pre loaded with dollars, but this could not be used for a holding sum, but using my credit card would incur transaction charges.  Any advice appreciated.

[Mary229]

Yes, simply go to the office onboard and pay you bill prior to departing the ship or alternatively change the card as you board or at any time during  the cruise

[cruisermsoon]

On a recent HA cruise I merely went to the bureau on the day prior to arrival and paid in cash, so you should have no trouble paying with a debit card.

[CrosNest]

Brilliant, thanks both for your advice 😀

[richwmn]

A couple of notes here.

 

A debit card can be used for online check in. The hold is not placed on your account until the first day of the cruise.

 

If you wish, you can select the cash option and provide the debit card to the front desk when you arrive.

 

If you use your credit card for online check in, the hold will be placed for the entire cruise. If you change to another card (credit or debit) a hold will be placed on that card for however many days remain on your cruise.

 

If you buy on board credit ahead of time it will not change the amount of the hold.

 

 

[CrosNest]

On 9/12/2023 at 12:48 PM, richwmn said:

A couple of notes here.

 

A debit card can be used for online check in. The hold is not placed on your account until the first day of the cruise.

 

If you wish, you can select the cash option and provide the debit card to the front desk when you arrive.

 

If you use your credit card for online check in, the hold will be placed for the entire cruise. If you change to another card (credit or debit) a hold will be placed on that card for however many days remain on your cruise.

 

If you buy on board credit ahead of time it will not change the amount of the hold.

 

 

That’s really helpful, thanks so much, I will go with selecting cash and then providing card on arrival 👍🏻