"Cruise Cash" as a gift

[Josie2]

Never been on Carnival. My niece is going on a cruise in February and I would like to gift her some "cruise cash". I notice I can select regular cruise cash which it says can be used for anything, or "cruise cash bar" which can be used at any bar. My question, can the regular cruise cash also be used at a bar? Not clear to me why they would have a separate one just for bar purchases. I want ensure she has the flexibility to use it at a bar, or for tips, or specialty dining, or whatever she wants.

 

TIA.

[sparks1093]

Yes, Cruise Cash can be used anywhere, even though they also offer Cruise Cash Bar and Cruise Cash Photo. Some people like to have the different kinds. Be mindful that it is non-refundable so if for some reason she doesn't use it all it would be forfeit. You could also buy her a Carnival Gift card that she could use onboard instead.

[PrincessArlena'sDad]

Just to add to the above, if you get a carnival gift card, she could add it to the sail and sign account, and it would operate just like cruise cash, EXCEPT if she doesn't use it all, she will get the money back in the form of a (new) carnival gift card.