sign and sail cards

[awesomemamma]

Can someone help me out, I thought I had an answer to this, but when questioned by a friend today, I started to doubt myself.

 

Does EVERYONE get a sign and sail card? Even kids? Do they put a $300 hold on the Credit card for EACH person? So, does that mean my teens and my12 year old can run around the ship and spend $300 on whatever they want? I'm sure this isn't true...... can someone tell me how this works with families?

[PINEVIEW01]

Yes, everyone gets one. It is also your key to the room on most ships. You can have the kids set up without the $$$ and that they can't charge, blocked. Or you can sit them down and say, you can spend XXX amount of dollars a day and check up on them daily:)

 

FYI from the Carnival web site; 5-8 day cruises: $200 deposit pp

[awesomemamma]

phew! Okay, so with me, dh, and 5 rugrats on the cruise, we would just put $ on the cards for dh and me, so I wouldn't be looking at an over 2 grand hold on my card, or who know what surprises when I unpack the luggage. Thanks!

[PINEVIEW01]

He he! I never let my kids charge until they could understand limits

[krystalkruzer]

Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program which allows guests to charge purchases directly to a personal account for convenience throughout the cruise.

Registration will take place on sailing day at embarkation or on board at the Information Desk. The completed application form (included in the cruise documents) must be submitted along with a 1) credit card, 2) U.S. currency, or 3) traveler's checks.

Personalized Sail & Sign cards will be provided to all guests on a booking (including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship.

The Information Desk can provide guests with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise.

All charges will automatically be billed to the guest's credit card at the end of the voyage. On the final morning of the cruise, a statement detailing all purchases made with the Sail & Sign card will be delivered to the guest's stateroom. The total amount will be applied to the credit card presented during registration. For those guests who put down a cash deposit, if there is an overpayment at the end of the cruise, the guest will receive the overpayment in the form of a check attached to their detailed statement on the final morning of the cruise.

Any inqiries regarding a Sail & Sign Account made after the cruise, need to be referred to the Guest Relations Department (71551) for researching.

Deposit with a Credit Card

Credit Cards are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign Account at the start of the cruise. The following credit cards are accepted

Visa

MasterCard

Discover® Network

American Express

Diner's Club

Optima Card

Note:

The American Express "Persona Select" is not an acceptable credit card.

Regular ATM debit cards are not acceptable.

Guests may use a checking account debit card as long as it is a registered MasterCard or Visa card.

A guest traveling without his/her parents cannot use the parents' credit card even with the parents' written permission

The cardholding guest must be an authorized signer by the card issuing bank.

Upon completion of the Sail & Sign Application Form, the cardholder agrees to pay for the individuals indicated on the form; it is not necessary for these individuals to be booked in the same room as the cardholder.

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.

Uses for the Sail & Sign Card The Sail & Sign Card must be utilized for the following; cash will not be an accepted form of payment:

Beverage purchases: A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to the bill which the guest may adjust appropriate to the service received.

Shore excursion tours

In-room calling charges

Infirmary charges

Valet laundry charges

Photo purchases: On debarkation day, cash is only accepted.

Video service

Gift Shops

Steiner's spa and salon

Formality Shop (flowers; tuxedo; chocolates)

European Cafe (specialty coffees and pastries)

Supper Club

Camp Carnival babysitting fees

Gratuities for shipboard staff for ships with "Reverse Gratuity" program.

Note: Ships with the traditional gratuity program must be paid with cash.

Casino: to purchase chips for the tables and coins for the slot machines.

Note: Cash is also accepted in the casino.

BOARDING CARD

Your Sail & Sign Card will serve as your Boarding Card. This card identifies you as a Carnival guest and must be carried with you along with picture identification when you go ashore. Because the ship is closed to the public while docked at the various ports-of-call, you’ll have to show your Sail & Sign Card and picture I.D. to the officer on duty in order to return on board.

[awesomemamma]

Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program which allows guests to charge purchases directly to a personal account for convenience throughout the cruise.

Registration will take place on sailing day at embarkation or on board at the Information Desk. The completed application form (included in the cruise documents) must be submitted along with a 1) credit card, 2) U.S. currency, or 3) traveler's checks.

Personalized Sail & Sign cards will be provided to all guests on a booking (including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship.

The Information Desk can provide guests with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise.

All charges will automatically be billed to the guest's credit card at the end of the voyage. On the final morning of the cruise, a statement detailing all purchases made with the Sail & Sign card will be delivered to the guest's stateroom. The total amount will be applied to the credit card presented during registration. For those guests who put down a cash deposit, if there is an overpayment at the end of the cruise, the guest will receive the overpayment in the form of a check attached to their detailed statement on the final morning of the cruise.

Any inqiries regarding a Sail & Sign Account made after the cruise, need to be referred to the Guest Relations Department (71551) for researching.

Deposit with a Credit Card

Credit Cards are accepted as a form of deposit to open a Sail & Sign Account at the start of the cruise. The following credit cards are accepted

Visa

MasterCard

Discover® Network

American Express

Diner's Club

Optima Card

Note:

The American Express "Persona Select" is not an acceptable credit card.

Regular ATM debit cards are not acceptable.

Guests may use a checking account debit card as long as it is a registered MasterCard or Visa card.

A guest traveling without his/her parents cannot use the parents' credit card even with the parents' written permission

The cardholding guest must be an authorized signer by the card issuing bank.

Upon completion of the Sail & Sign Application Form, the cardholder agrees to pay for the individuals indicated on the form; it is not necessary for these individuals to be booked in the same room as the cardholder.

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.

Uses for the Sail & Sign Card The Sail & Sign Card must be utilized for the following; cash will not be an accepted form of payment:

Beverage purchases: A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to the bill which the guest may adjust appropriate to the service received.

Shore excursion tours

In-room calling charges

Infirmary charges

Valet laundry charges

Photo purchases: On debarkation day, cash is only accepted.

Video service

Gift Shops

Steiner's spa and salon

Formality Shop (flowers; tuxedo; chocolates)

European Cafe (specialty coffees and pastries)

Supper Club

Camp Carnival babysitting fees

Gratuities for shipboard staff for ships with "Reverse Gratuity" program.

Note: Ships with the traditional gratuity program must be paid with cash.

Casino: to purchase chips for the tables and coins for the slot machines.

Note: Cash is also accepted in the casino.

BOARDING CARD

Your Sail & Sign Card will serve as your Boarding Card. This card identifies you as a Carnival guest and must be carried with you along with picture identification when you go ashore. Because the ship is closed to the public while docked at the various ports-of-call, you’ll have to show your Sail & Sign Card and picture I.D. to the officer on duty in order to return on board.

 

When I read this, it sounds like you do not have a choice, everyone must have one, and each person must make a deposit.....

[PINEVIEW01]

I put my kids on mine without the option to charge. Call your TA or PVP and ask them to put your mind a ease.

[klfrodo]

I'm with Pineview on this.

 

We had our kid's S&S card blocked. This way they still had a key to the cabin with NO charging capabilities.

 

Understand though that the kid's $10 per person per day gratuities will be put on your and DH's S&S cards.

[MrsSmith]

Can anyone tell me... if I book our shore excursions (through Carnival) some time within the next couple of weeks, will the cost of the excursions be added to my S&S card, or do I have to pay for them at the time of booking? ... We are on the Victory on Dec. 2nd, but I was thinking of booking shore excursions asap.

...only 38 days!:D

[buddyjo143]

Can anyone tell me... if I book our shore excursions (through Carnival) some time within the next couple of weeks, will the cost of the excursions be added to my S&S card, or do I have to pay for them at the time of booking? ... We are on the Victory on Dec. 2nd, but I was thinking of booking shore excursions asap.

...only 38 days!:D

 

If you book them beforehand, you pay for them beforehand. Only things you charge on board will be put on your S & S card when you are on board.

 

While some excursions book up quickly, we have never booked an excursion beforehand. Too many factors can change and I wouldn't want to be locked into a shore excursion, get on board and find out they now won't let me cancel it.

[MrsSmith]

Thanks, Joanne.:)

Another question... (This is our first cruise... I'm trying to be as prepared ahead of time as possible) on the list of excursions, a lot of them tell you that there is limited seating available for that particular excursion. Has anyone ever had trouble getting into the scuba diving, or the ray runner stingray thing, or the canopy tour? (Those are things that we're considering doing, yet all of them are limited.) Just wondered if anyone is able to give me some advice on wether or not I need to worry about booking ahead of time? I am booking for 4 people, and am not sure how easy or difficult it is to be able to get into the excursion that you really want to do.