dana, I just had a look at one of my Princess brochures. This is what it says in the "Tips for Your Trip" section.
"Do I Need Cash On My Vacation?,/b> One of the best things about Princess is the convenience of being able to sign for all your shipboard expenses, excluding stamps. Casino chips, slot tokens, and bingo cards can also be obtained on a casino room charge (for a nominal charge). You'll receive an itiemized list of all charges (and you can settle your account on the day of disembarkation). We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Diners Club, Catrt Blanceh and American Express/Optima. U.S. currency, Canadian currency, British currency, personal checks for limited amounts, and traveler's checks are also accepted."
I think the catch here is "limited amount"!
I just called Princess because you got my interest with your question and the answer is that Princess will accept personal checks made payable to Princess Cruises in the amount of $250.00 per cruise.
Hope that helps. Though $250.00 wouldn't go it might help you in a pinch.
Post Edited (05-17-04 12:10)