Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted March 28, 2007 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2007 We haven't traveled on Celebrity for almost 2 years. Are passengers still able to get cash advances from the casino, charged to ship board accounts with no fees? Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkjretired Posted March 28, 2007 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2007 We haven't traveled on Celebrity for almost 2 years. Are passengers still able to get cash advances from the casino, charged to ship board accounts with no fees? Thanks very much. Yes, and they go on your credit card as a purchase not a cash advance so if you are inclined to play in the casino you can pile up those miles, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legospice Posted March 28, 2007 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Does Celebrity charge a 3% charge for doing so, as other cruiselines ive been on have. We are off to Hawaii in 4 weeks and i would be good to know that we dont have to carry lots of cash around on our pre cruise in LA. Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karynanne Posted March 28, 2007 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2007 If you get cash at the Casino, then it's treated as a "regular" purchase onboard. The same as if you purchased an item in the shops...but I'm not sure if obtaining cash at the "Bank" or Pursor's desk is the same. I haven't done that in the past. Karyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwally Posted March 28, 2007 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Wow, that's pretty cool! Can you get local currency (ie: € in the Med) on the same basis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karynanne Posted March 28, 2007 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Wow, that's pretty cool! Can you get local currency (ie: € in the Med) on the same basis? You can't get local currencies at the casino...just at the "Bank" onboard. There is a fee charged for the exchange, but I don't remember the rates. I plan on ordering foreign currencies through my own local bank, before my cruise. Karyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wineguys Posted March 28, 2007 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Just a word of advice. While it is true that the Casino Bank is a great place for obtaining extra cash on your cruise, it is usually much less eager to dispense cash on the last night or two of the cruise (depending on length) because they don't want you to use them as a bank for cash for tips. On my 11 night cruise, I had no problem on nights 3 and 7 but when I tried to take out $300 on the last night, they tried to make me use my "room card" to gamble at the tables, until I insisted. I am pretty sure it is always US dollars, ie, the currency used in the gaming casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted March 28, 2007 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2007 Cash from the bank will accrue cash advance fees from your bank. Casino is much better but try not to be too obvious.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PescadoAmarillo Posted March 29, 2007 Author #9 Share Posted March 29, 2007 Thanks everyone. We have been cruising Princess for the past few cruises and they charge 3% for casino cash advances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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