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Subject: Re: CREDIT/DEBIT CARD vs CASH Posted on: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 22:31:33 CST



d0tcraft@webtv.net wrote:

> I am going on a Carnival cruise soon. Am I correct in understanding all
> on board charges(including tips)
> are billed only to a credit/debit card? I've been told by my card
> company that cruises swipe your card under Cash Advance which is a very
> high rate. Will I have the option to pay cash at the end of my trip for
> purchases to avoid the high card rate? Will I be given the option to
> prepay the $10.00 a day tip upon boarding so to avoid the cash advance
> rate?
>
> Thanks,
>
> D
>

If you read the Carnival materials you will see that you can pay in cash
but they want a substantial initial payment and may ask for an
additional deposit is you incur significant charges. As far as I can
see if you walk in and deposit a payment for everything you expect to
spend or something close you will have no problem.