Runaway Parent Posted May 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2016 With early save price drops, I'm afraid we'll have too much onboard credit to use on a 4-day cruise. (I know, it's a tough situation to have.) As an experienced cruiser, I know where I could spend it. However, can someone walk me through...step by step for someone who doesn't ever use the casino...how I can "cash out" if we find there's too much left over in our account? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles1209 Posted May 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) go to the casino 1. Insert your sail & sign card into the machine 2. Press set up pin number & follow the directions to set up a pin number (this is for your casino account) follow all prompts until it says you are done. 3. When done, press the button that says charge your sail & sign account 4. punch in the amount you want to get & press enter 5. Wait for the amount to show up on the machine as a credit 6. Either spin or press cash out & it will go on your casino account you set the pin number up for. 7. When it's done uploading your credits, make sure your credit balance is 0 on the machine (so you'll know you did it right) 8. Withdraw your card from the machine, go to the casino cage & cash out. Edited May 29, 2016 by bubbles1209 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted May 29, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2016 At the end of the cruise, simply go to GS to cash out. They'll give you your refundable OBC. If you don't do this they send you a check. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted May 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Go to the shops. Buy anything you want and give them your card. Use until zero credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HawkIVette Posted May 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Go to the shops. Buy anything you want and give them your card. Use until zero credit! WRONG. That way Carnival gets your money, not you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted May 29, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2016 We don't carry much money on our cruises and use a credit card for everything. If for some reason we need to have actual cash for a port, we will also use this method. Whatever you pull from your S&S card is listed as Entertainment and will be charged to your credit card as a purchase and not a cash advance so there is no fee. It's easier than using an ATM and you don't have to look for a "free" one in your port. Never use the ATM on the ship because it is too expensive. Just remember to do this while you are at sea since the casino is closed while in port. All refundable OBC can be gotten from Guest Services but it is the non-refundable OBC that you need to use this method for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnDweller Posted May 29, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2016 Couldn't you get it from the Kiosks on board?? Perhaps get some out everyday? At the end of our cruise, we had funds still in our account and the night before debarkation we simply got our excess funds from the kiosk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted May 29, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2016 (edited) Couldn't you get it from the Kiosks on board?? Perhaps get some out everyday? At the end of our cruise, we had funds still in our account and the night before debarkation we simply got our excess funds from the kiosk. Yes...the Kiosk is the way to go. Swipe your S&S card, create a PIN and withdraw your cash. Takes about 90 seconds if you pay attention to the instructions on the screen. I withdrew over $1200 in OBC from ES price reductions on the Magic a couple years ago via the Kiosk. I would rather have a small balance on my credit card and a handful of cash as opposed to waiting for a check in the mail. No need to fuss around in the smoke-filled casino or wait in line at GS. Plus at the Kiosk you have access to a better statement of account than what is available via the TV in your cabin. Sometimes there is a line...but usually not. Edited May 29, 2016 by Badfinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runaway Parent Posted May 30, 2016 Author #9 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Thanks to all! I didn't know I could use the kiosk for withdrawals. Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nychad10 Posted May 30, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Badfinger, I have some OBC as well as gift cards. If I apply my gift cards can i also use the Kiosk (I read I can do it at the casino) to withdraw both OBC and the gift card balance? And is there a fee to withdraw money from the kiosk? Yes...the Kiosk is the way to go. Swipe your S&S card, create a PIN and withdraw your cash. Takes about 90 seconds if you pay attention to the instructions on the screen. I withdrew over $1200 in OBC from ES price reductions on the Magic a couple years ago via the Kiosk. I would rather have a small balance on my credit card and a handful of cash as opposed to waiting for a check in the mail. No need to fuss around in the smoke-filled casino or wait in line at GS. Plus at the Kiosk you have access to a better statement of account than what is available via the TV in your cabin. Sometimes there is a line...but usually not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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