mfs2k Posted March 11 #1 Share Posted March 11 I want to book a few Carnival excursions for our September Mediterannean cruise. I have AARP Gift Cards which I got at a 10% discount and am considering using these I'm afraid if the excursions get cancelled by Carnival at the last minute due to any number of possible reasons, I will be refunded by gift card, which I don't want. Should I pay for excursions by credit card so I get refunded by credit card if they are cancelled? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starstruck05 Posted March 11 #2 Share Posted March 11 Yes, they always refund to the original payment method. I've never had to do a gift card refund but I believe others have said Carnival usually issues a new gift card since they can't be reloaded. A safe bet, I would use the GC for on board spending and use your CC to prepay the excursions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted March 11 #3 Share Posted March 11 Yeah if you pay with a gift card you’ll be refunded with a gift card. I use the carnival credit card for excursions. They give you a 10% statement credit. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted March 12 Author #4 Share Posted March 12 Thank you. Assumption confirmed. I’ll use the gift cards for final payment, drinks, and Wi-Fi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundloop Posted March 12 #5 Share Posted March 12 ALSO, I've had it take a L-O-N-G time to get a new gift card when I've cancelled something on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyxie Posted March 12 #6 Share Posted March 12 If the excursions are canceled while the cruise is underway, you actually get OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted March 13 Author #7 Share Posted March 13 14 hours ago, Pyxie said: If the excursions are canceled while the cruise is underway, you actually get OBC. That’s not bad I can cash out OBC in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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