partycruiser27 Posted August 6, 2008 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I know that when you initially set up your S/S card, you give them a credit or debit card to start the account. What im wondering is, do they charge you as you buy stuff or do you just get charged one lump sum at the end of the cruise? I just need to know what card i should be using. :) I searched around but didnt see a thread on this. TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted August 6, 2008 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2008 The don't put charges on your card, but they do put a hold on it at the beginning of the cruise then increase it as necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partycruiser27 Posted August 6, 2008 Author #3 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks very much duck. Im guessing they start holding more depending what rate you spend money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetobeaches Posted August 6, 2008 #4 Share Posted August 6, 2008 I know that when you initially set up your S/S card, you give them a credit or debit card to start the account. What im wondering is, do they charge you as you buy stuff or do you just get charged one lump sum at the end of the cruise? I just need to know what card i should be using. :) I searched around but didnt see a thread on this. TIA It's called an "authorization" that is done in increments. The actual charge is done at a later time as charges accumulate. This won't affect a credit card much unless you have a really low limit and want to use it for other things as well. If using a debit card, this may tie up your money if you are cruising on a real tight budget. The authorizations (holds) are not cancelled when a charge is made. They fall off on their own after about seven days. This can 'appear' like double the charges. The actual charge is not doubled, but it can tie up your funds until the holds fall off. We have a separate account just for cruising, so it doesn't bother us. Some others have had quite a surprise, though!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted August 6, 2008 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks very much duck. Im guessing they start holding more depending what rate you spend money. All you need to know: http://www.carnival.com/CMS/FAQs/Sail_And_Sign_On_Board_Account.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partycruiser27 Posted August 6, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Thanks for the help. The last thing i need after our honeymoon is hundreds of dollars in overage charges. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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