please help, sailing mariner 5-1...

[isis2k2]

so I know that when I first get on the ship, I give them a credit card and they give me a "SeaPASS." My question is at the end of the week do they automatically charge the card I gave them, or do they give me a bill and let me pay however I choose? Could I pay some of the bill with cash, or 2 diff credit cards if I spent more than is on the card I gave them to hold? THANKS FOR ANY INFO:D

[CruisinCouple]

You get a bill on the last night of the cruise. You can go to the purser and pay it off or you can let go through your credit card. Some people even leave a cash deposit and get the balance when they leave.

[megr1125]

They submit the charges daily-at least that's what people have said before. They will get an authorization for more if needed, and will contact you if there is a problem. BUT if you want to split payment on cards, or cash, do so a couple days before the end of the cruise. The pursers desk is IMPOSSIBLE once you get into port, as well as the last night. WAY too many people in line.

 

Save some aggravation.....if you want to do part in cash, then do it the first or second day.