???? about S&S card on Carnival

[TexasMel]

I understand that there is a minimum hold amount on a debit and credit card when you board.

 

What if you want to pay for the entire amount in cash? Is there a minimum you have to put on the card per person at the time you board?

[Plant]

Hi TexasMel,

 

It took some hunting :) , but here's the info from the Carnival site:

 

"Important Note: A hold will be placed on the credit card or checking account debit card at the beginning of the cruise as a deposit for an onboard purchases. This will reduce the amount of available credit on the credit card or restrict the availability of cash in the checking account. The hold will be released and actual charges will be billed at the end of the cruise.

The following dollar amounts, per guest, are used as a deposit and placed as a hold on the credit card when the Sail & Sign Account is opened:

 

2-4 day cruises: $100 deposit pp

5-8 day cruises: $200 deposit pp

9 + day cruises: $350 deposit pp

Deposit with U.S. Currency or Traveler's Checks

U.S. Currency and traveler's checks are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign Account at the start of the cruise. As the guest approaches the deposit limit, the Information Desk will notify the guest that additional money must be deposited."

 

Here's the link: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Sail_And_Sign_On_Board_Account.aspx