readsontheship Posted February 6, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 6, 2018 We are on the Pride with four at sea days. We will be off ship in all three ports. How much can we expect to spend on board during the cruise? Probably four smoothies and 4-6 alcoholic beverages a day - total - among the four of us (2 adults, 2 children). We have on board credit, but I am trying to figure out how much to buy in gift cards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted February 6, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 6, 2018 IIRC, Carnival Pride should have milkshakes around $5 and alcohol will run anywhere from $5-$10 and up depending on if its beer, wine, liquor, etc. Don't forget the gratuity that will be added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 6, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Any and everything you buy on the ship goes on your account. If you are using a credit card to "link" your account, then you won't need much cash for ON the ship at all....of course, if you're planning on gambling, cash is best for that! You will want some cash for ashore...smaller purchases and such are faster and easier with cash. For larger purchases, a credit card is best. Tips to room service (not included in the daily tips) or for porters when boarding...and cab drivers, etc..... We bring about $1500 for a week...and that includes our gambling money...rarely do we spend it all. Don't buy too many "gift" cards unless you can get your money back from them without fees! You will have a safe to store cash and valuable onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nevada Jen Posted February 6, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Are your tips prepaid? Get at least enough gift cards to cover the tips, if not. It really depends what your spending habits are. I don't pay attention to money on vacation. We had cheers for me and bottomless bubbles for the kid. For two of us, not including the tips that got added I think we spent about $200 bucks on a 4 day cruise. Basically on souveniers and a couple of fru fru drinks for the kid. No specialty dining included. So assuming you have prepaid your tips and it is a 7 day cruise, I can't see you coming in at under $500 on your sail and sign. I wouldn't be suprised if you hit $1,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readsontheship Posted February 6, 2018 Author #5 Share Posted February 6, 2018 Thanks all! So if i get gift cards and buy cruise cash, I could use that to pay for everything on board, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtwien Posted February 7, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Thanks all! So if i get gift cards and buy cruise cash, I could use that to pay for everything on board, right? On the cruise cash if you don’t spend it all you will lose it; however, what I do is take what is left over to casino and convert it to play on the slot machine and then cash out and get my cash back from casino cage Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted February 7, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 7, 2018 What ever you are currently thinking,,,, double it and you're good. With clothes, pack everything you plan to take 2 days before you leave. The next day, unpack everything, then repack only half the shoes, half the shirts, half the jewelry, half the pants, half the dresses, half the shorts, keep all the underwear,,,, you're good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herfnerd Posted February 7, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 7, 2018 (edited) JMHO but unless you are somehow purchasing gift cards and cruise cash at a discount (e.g. paying $20 for $25 worth of OBC) or you just want to have all the OBC you think you will need bought and paid for, not sure if I see any advantage doing this. You could just set aside cash to replenish at Guest Services/kiosk or your credit card - that way you won't have to worry if you have too much leftover and get the balance the night before debarkation Edited February 7, 2018 by Herfnerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readsontheship Posted February 7, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I purchase gift cards at a 10% discount, so I am using them to buy Cruise Cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM1984 Posted February 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I purchase gift cards at a 10% discount, so I am using them to buy Cruise Cash. Do you know if Carnival Gift Cards can be used on Holland ships? Since Carnival owns HAL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readsontheship Posted February 8, 2018 Author #11 Share Posted February 8, 2018 I do not believe they can be used on any other brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Do you know if Carnival Gift Cards can be used on Holland ships? Since Carnival owns HAL? Carnival Corporation owns HAL and Carnival Cruises Line. They are separate subsidiaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydresh Posted February 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2018 We had $550 on our S&S last Jan. It was 5 of us, 2 adults and 3 kids. We got the internet for 4 of us, bought a cake for our son's birthday, got a few froo froo drinks, gave the kids each $20 on their own S&S for the arcade, got candy at Cherry on Top, bought a TON of pics (over $300 worth) and we were still trying to figure out what to do with the leftover money before the end of the cruise. This time around it is just dh and I and we got a $500 gc for our S&S and I am not worried at all that it won't be enough, I won't be buying a ton of pics of just the 2 of us like last time. I actually plan to cash out a good chunk at the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athankfulheart Posted February 17, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2018 No need to buy cruise cash (which is non refundable) Simple add your carnival gift cards to your onboard at either guest services or one of the kiosks. Hang onto giftcards until after your account is reconciled at the end of the trip. Money left comes back to you in gift card form. Much better than non refundable cruise cash. Sent from my SM-N920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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