mr. cruiser Posted May 24, 2008 #26 Share Posted May 24, 2008 I may be wrong but I think they are given to you at dinner the first night, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUZFINDER Posted May 24, 2008 #27 Share Posted May 24, 2008 The Fun Ship Dollars sounds like a great program that everyone here is discussing. How about the following scenario? I buy enough Fun Ship Dollars to build $500 into my obc account. Let's say at the end of my cruise I have spent a total of $400. What happens to my $100 balance? Do they refund my credit card, give me a cash refund, cut me a check for the 100, etc? Or do they keep it on account for a future cruise? Appreciate your answers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted May 24, 2008 #28 Share Posted May 24, 2008 :confused: :confused: :confused: OK, I'm new. 1st cruise will be in August. I don't understand the reason for purchasing funship dollars in advance ???????? Please explain. Seems like the cruise line has your $ for awhile, and probably doing overnight investing and making profits. If you got a few extra $ and want to save it to pay for the on board extras, why not put it in your own savings (or brokerage) account and make some money for yourself ???? I agree - I would rather have that money in my pocket earning interest until after the cruise when I pay off the credit card used onboard with it - but a lot of people will spend it if they have it. I do have a Funship $$ certificate that was a gift - can anyone confirm that I can just take this to the purser's desk and not hassle with mailing it in certified mail like the certificate says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted May 24, 2008 #29 Share Posted May 24, 2008 first, I can't save. It is a character flaw but at least I recognize it. I have a need and a desire to spend every cent I make. Will I regret it in my old age... Of course.. but for now I just accept who I am. Secondly, I have a SeaMiles credit that gives me double points for Carnival purchases. Since I pay this cc in full each month I try to buy as many funship dollars as I can afford each month. The few cents I may make on saving this money is far less than the peace of mind I have knowing I can't spend those funship dollars anywhere but on my cruise. Congrats for recognizing it - most people won't admit it. I see people all the time in my line of work who won't. As long as your spending doesn't come before your bill paying everything is fine. :D Your Seamiles idea isn't a bad one, though - I need to rack up a few more points to cash in and then I'm cancelllng it as soon as I do. Thanks for the idea! I got so fed up with them I only use it for Carnival purchases that I get the double points on now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted May 24, 2008 #30 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Secondly, I have a SeaMiles credit that gives me double points for Carnival purchases. Since I pay this cc in full each month I try to buy as many funship dollars as I can afford each month. The few cents I may make on saving this money is far less than the peace of mind I have knowing I can't spend those funship dollars anywhere but on my cruise. I am with you on this one!!!! I know it is NOT the most fiscally sound way of thinking but I would also rather pay in advance and have a nice OBC waiting for me when I board. So I may lost a bit of money in the interest, my peace of mind is worth more!!!! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr. cruiser Posted May 24, 2008 #31 Share Posted May 24, 2008 The Fun Ship Dollars sounds like a great program that everyone here is discussing. How about the following scenario? I buy enough Fun Ship Dollars to build $500 into my obc account. Let's say at the end of my cruise I have spent a total of $400. What happens to my $100 balance? Do they refund my credit card, give me a cash refund, cut me a check for the 100, etc? Or do they keep it on account for a future cruise? Appreciate your answers. Check at end of cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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