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Baystate
Guest
Would we be able to put about $700.00 in cash or travelers checks down on our sail and sign instead using a credit card? Thanks in advance.
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Sunny7
Guest
Yes...you are able to put cash on your sail & sign account. Whatever you dont use is refunded to you and end of your trip. I'm not sure about travelers checks though. You could check w/Carnival themselves by phone.
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jedgar
Guest
What about money?
Sail & Sign
"Sail & Sign" is Carnival's cashless onboard credit program which allows guests to charge their purchases directly to their personal account for convenience throughout the cruise. Registration will take place during the embarkation process or onboard at the Purser's Office.
The following deposits are required per guest:
2 - 4 Day Cruises - $100 deposit per guest
5 - 8 Day Cruises - $200 deposit per guest
9+ Day Cruises - $350 deposit per guest
Cash
U.S. currency and traveler's checks are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign account at the start of the cruise. As the guest approaches the deposit limit, the Information Desk will notify the guest that additional money must be deposited.
Any remaining available cash balance will be refunded via check, printed and delivered to the guest's cabin on the morning of debarkation.
Credit Cards
The completed Sail & Sign application form (included with your cruise documents) must be presented along with a VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Guests may also use a Check/Debit Card, as long as it is a registered VISA or MasterCard.
Please note:
- Regular ATM debit cards are not acceptable.
- Parents' credit cards are not acceptable, even with the parents' written permission.
With each approval, a credit hold will be placed on the credit card. All charges will be automatically billed to the guest's credit card at the end of the voyage. For Check/Debit Cards, the funds will be withdrawn from the guest's account. On the final morning of the cruise, a detailed statement will be delivered to the guest's cabin. The total amount will be charged to the credit card presented during registration. In addition, the Purser's Office can provide the guest with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise.
Check Cashing
Guests may cash one personal check up to $250.00 in U.S. funds, from a U.S. bank, accompanied by an American Express card. A check from a Canadian bank will be cashed at the current exchange rate onboard, not to exceed $250.00 U.S. Traveler’s checks may be cashed at the Purser’s Office. Canadian traveler’s checks will be cashed at the current exchange rate.
Cash Advance
Guests can get a cash advance on their credit card either at the Purser's Office or in the Casino. Carnival uses Comdata Corporation for cash advance services. Comchek will accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card. In order to obtain a cash advance the guest's credit card must be activated through the Sail and Sign system. The maximum cash advance permitted will depend on the credit limit authorized by the specific credit card company, and there will be a nominal fee based on the amount of the advance.
ATMs
There are ATMs located on the Promenade Deck of all Carnival ships. The ATMs are controlled by Bank Atlantic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and there is a $5.50 fee per transaction. Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea.
Sail & Sign
"Sail & Sign" is Carnival's cashless onboard credit program which allows guests to charge their purchases directly to their personal account for convenience throughout the cruise. Registration will take place during the embarkation process or onboard at the Purser's Office.
The following deposits are required per guest:
2 - 4 Day Cruises - $100 deposit per guest
5 - 8 Day Cruises - $200 deposit per guest
9+ Day Cruises - $350 deposit per guest
Cash
U.S. currency and traveler's checks are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign account at the start of the cruise. As the guest approaches the deposit limit, the Information Desk will notify the guest that additional money must be deposited.
Any remaining available cash balance will be refunded via check, printed and delivered to the guest's cabin on the morning of debarkation.
Credit Cards
The completed Sail & Sign application form (included with your cruise documents) must be presented along with a VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. Guests may also use a Check/Debit Card, as long as it is a registered VISA or MasterCard.
Please note:
- Regular ATM debit cards are not acceptable.
- Parents' credit cards are not acceptable, even with the parents' written permission.
With each approval, a credit hold will be placed on the credit card. All charges will be automatically billed to the guest's credit card at the end of the voyage. For Check/Debit Cards, the funds will be withdrawn from the guest's account. On the final morning of the cruise, a detailed statement will be delivered to the guest's cabin. The total amount will be charged to the credit card presented during registration. In addition, the Purser's Office can provide the guest with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise.
Check Cashing
Guests may cash one personal check up to $250.00 in U.S. funds, from a U.S. bank, accompanied by an American Express card. A check from a Canadian bank will be cashed at the current exchange rate onboard, not to exceed $250.00 U.S. Traveler’s checks may be cashed at the Purser’s Office. Canadian traveler’s checks will be cashed at the current exchange rate.
Cash Advance
Guests can get a cash advance on their credit card either at the Purser's Office or in the Casino. Carnival uses Comdata Corporation for cash advance services. Comchek will accept Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card. In order to obtain a cash advance the guest's credit card must be activated through the Sail and Sign system. The maximum cash advance permitted will depend on the credit limit authorized by the specific credit card company, and there will be a nominal fee based on the amount of the advance.
ATMs
There are ATMs located on the Promenade Deck of all Carnival ships. The ATMs are controlled by Bank Atlantic of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and there is a $5.50 fee per transaction. Guests are able to withdraw funds and make balance inquiries on their checking and savings accounts while the ship is in port or at sea.
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LizaMM
Guest
Additionally....
You can "pay down" your sign and sail anytime. I gave them my credit card but did go to the info desk and gave a combination of cash and travelers checks toward my total toward the end of the cruise. let the balnce ride on my credit card.
You can "pay down" your sign and sail anytime. I gave them my credit card but did go to the info desk and gave a combination of cash and travelers checks toward my total toward the end of the cruise. let the balnce ride on my credit card.
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Suziequzie
Guest
Jedgar....
Thanks for that info!!!
Thanks for that info!!!
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Camelia
Guest
I understand Carnival put the tipping amounts ($9 per person per day) on the Sail and Sign card. Can I reduce that amount to zero and do my own tipping?
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jedgar
Guest
Carnival does put your tips on your S&S card. The amount is $9.75 per day per person, which is broken down to $3.50 for room steward, $5.50 for dining room wait staff, and $0.75 for alternate dining staff. On some ships Carnival provides you with an envelope for the Maitre d' if you so wish to tip him. Also 15% is added to your bar tabs. You can go to the pursers desk and adjust your tips up or down or have them removed and tip in cash.
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ljeanbrown
Guest
I put down cash for my sign and sail card and I got back cash at the end of the cruise not a check.Is this something new in the last few months?
Laurie :wave
Laurie :wave
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marilole
Guest
I just came back from Carnival Celebration and i put in 300 dollars in travelers check in a joint account for me and my boyfriend, i kept every receipt and at the end of the cruise i knew i had gone over for about 15 dollars so I went to the Pursers office and paid the 15 dollars.
