Does 3%cash advance fee apply to cash advance from casino

[stuNYC]

On other cruiselines, I was able to "sign" for cash that I used in the casino. In reading my documents that just arrived it indicates that a 3% fee is charged for cash advance from the front desk. Does the 3% fee apply to cash advanced in the casino.

[kathyemma]

I have been on - but I haven't been on HAL yet -(21 more days!!). But from what I have seen on the board if you sign for money at casino it shows up as entertainment expense or something like that - so it's not a cash advance.

[kikiwik]

you do get a 3% charge. I was on the zuiderdam at the end up september and was in the casino and we got charged if we took money out. If we exchanged our cash for coins then no we didn't get charged.

[lougee1043]

On other cruiselines, I was able to "sign" for cash that I used in the casino. In reading my documents that just arrived it indicates that a 3% fee is charged for cash advance from the front desk. Does the 3% fee apply to cash advanced in the casino.

 

yes it does -- i one cruise i was to lazy to walk back to the cabin so i took an advance and paid the 3 % -- i only took 100 bucks and it was worth 3 not to have to give up my seat at the table

[newmexicoNita]

HAL and Princdess are the only 2 lines I know of that do charge the 3%. It isn't that much but it does gripe me. I go to the casino, I get a $100, I gamble and most likely lose and I have to pay them for the money I got from the cashier. I believe I will try to stay away from the casheier cage on my HAL cruise. NMNita

[stuNYC]

I agree that it is ridulous insofar as the more people have eas access to money in a casino, the more likely that they will lose more money. Why add another 3% advance to the house.

 

Casinos advance you cash through especially credit lines which is essence a 14 day interest free loan. Why because the come out in the end ahead

 

I always say that I make deposits not withdrawals when I go to a casino. I don't need a surcharge. I'm glad I read the fine print and asked the right question to the right audience.

 

Now I know that I have to bring cash or travelers checks. I'm not losing another $3/100 if I don't have too. Fortunately, the add the tips to your bill so I won't need cash for that

[boomerSexyK]

I agree with stuNYC!! We're in the casino where they already have a house edge (depending on the game an avg. of 2.5 - 4.5%) then they add 3% to get some cash!! doesn't sound all too fair to me. And this on a line that doesn't have ATM's!! You either bring it with you or use an ATM in port I guess