Derek78216 Posted February 13, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2018 We usually cruise with Royal Caribbean but a member of our family is going on a Carnival cruise for her birthday and we’d like to surprise her with onboard credit. I went to Carnival’s website today and found Cruise Cash as well as Cruise Cash Bar. Can anyone explain the difference? It seems like Cruise Cash would cover any charges to the account (which I assume would cover drinks as well) so I’m confused why someone would pick Cruise Cash Bar instead. Thanks! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Spirit Posted February 13, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Go with cruise cash.... it can be used for anything, drinks, shops, casino etc. don't have to worry. Also Carnival has gift cards you can buy at places like Kroger etc. and take with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted February 13, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Our bar budget for our upcoming trip will be $700, so I'll probably buy cruise bar cash a few days prior to the cruise to lessen the hit on the credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted February 13, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Only problem with cruise cash is that it is non refundable if she doesn't use it. If you get gift cards, she can apply it to her on board account and of she doesn't use it she'll get it back on a new gift card. Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaxsMama Posted February 13, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Only problem with cruise cash is that it is non refundable if she doesn't use it. If you get gift cards' date=' she can apply it to her on board account and of she doesn't use it she'll get it back on a new gift card. Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Supposedly you can do casino trick with regular cruise cash. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted February 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Supposedly you can do casino trick with regular cruise cash. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Yes, you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PrincessArlena'sDad Posted February 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Supposedly you can do casino trick with regular cruise cash. Sent from my SM-G928V using Forums mobile app Yes, but if this is a surprise for the family member, family member probably won't know this trick, and the OP may not be able to instruct said family member how to get the money back via the casino, as it would be a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggy_D Posted February 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I don't understand why people would choose cruise cash over a Carnival Gift Card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schoifmom Posted February 13, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I don't understand why people would choose cruise cash over a Carnival Gift Card. If you are purchasing as a gift, it enables you to give an amount less than $100, which is the minimum gift card. I, personally, purchase a little bit of CC so that I can bypass Guest Services with my gift cards until a little bit later in the cruise (next day, usually) when they aren't so busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek78216 Posted February 13, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Thanks for the advice! I just assumed the gift card could only be used toward the purchase of a cruise. I’ll check around, we were thinking $60 so it sounds like we may have to stick with CC. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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