How much money should I take to the Carnival?

On a Carnival cruise, you should bring around $100 cash per person for each day in port and nothing for the sea days. Obviously, peoples spending habits vary a lot but this is a good guide for first-time cruisers and should mean that you have around the right amount of cash with you.



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So how much money do you need? The answer to this question varies a lot by person, their travel habits, spending preferences, length of the cruise and destination. Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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In addition to security, it's also helpful to have cash as some places — such as smaller souvenir shops or taxi cabs — don't accept credit cards. Credit card usage simply isn't as widespread as it is in the United States.

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Cruise lines also break down how much cruise passengers spend in their financial reports. On average across cruise lines, the amount comes out to between $90-130 per person, per day. Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group saw an average around $90-100 per person, per day in 2022.

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What drinks are free on Carnival cruises? Carnival Cruise Line is pretty generous with the free drinks on offer in the main dining room, buffet and room service. The free drinks include water, lemonade, fruit juice, coffee, hot tea, iced tea, hot chocolate, milk and chocolate milk.

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How Much Food Can You Bring on a Cruise? While you can bring some non-perishable food on your cruise, that doesn't mean there's no limit to the quantity you can bring on. For the most part, cruise lines don't provide exact limits on how much food you can bring on.

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How to Get Free Stuff on a Cruise: 8 Tips to Know
  1. Be Brave and Get Onstage for Free Prizes. ...
  2. A Spa Tour Just Might Come With Free Perks. ...
  3. Proving Your Cruise Line Loyalty for Free Stuff. ...
  4. Score Freebies Shopping on Your Cruise. ...
  5. Win Prizes at Onboard Trivia and Other Games. ...
  6. Attend an Art Auction for Free Bubbles.


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Here are seven ways to avoid spending any extra money once you've boarded your cruise ship.
  1. Just drink water, juice, and coffee. ...
  2. Replace a paid shore excursion with self-guided tours. ...
  3. Stay on the ship. ...
  4. Get the most out of included places to eat. ...
  5. Do your homework during the packing process. ...
  6. Save money on laundry.


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For our guests' convenience, Automatic Teller Machines are located on the Promenade Deck or Mezzanine Deck. There is a $6.50 fee per transaction for this service. Fee Notification: The operator of the ATM will charge a fee for a cash withdrawal.

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How do you pay for things on a cruise ship? There's no need to bring cash on board. Everything is charged to your cruise card. Keep it with you and present it whenever you buy something.

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Are Carnival drink packages worth it? Generally speaking, a Carnival drink package is worth it if you drink five or more alcoholic drinks per day. The unlimited soda package is worth it if you drink four or more sodas or juices per day. The exact number of drinks depends on what it is that you drink.

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Carnival Cruise Line Details: Passengers in most cabins pay $14.50. Those in suites pay $16.50. Children younger than 2 are exempt from the charges. Also, an 18% gratuity is added to bar bills and the cover charges for the Chef's Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki restaurants.

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One tip: If you want to have water to drink, it's harder to find in cans or cartons, and Carnival doesn't allow bottles to be brought aboard. In that case, you can order a 12-pack of bottled water to be delivered to your cabin for about $10. That's much easier than carrying it on with you.

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If you plan to remove tips from your onboard bill, you will need to plan in advance to bring enough cash for personal tipping, then wait in a potentially long line at the guest services desk to remove the auto-gratuities and chase down all the crew members you wish to thank on the last evening.

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If you want to pay extra, we suggest simply handing cash directly to the people you want to recognize for their service. This happens regularly for passengers feeling generous or thankful for the staff's work during their trip. In fact, your cruise line might leave a few envelopes in your room exactly for this purpose.

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In most cases, you can simply explain that you do not have a credit card and they'll come back to you with a Plan B (they want your money so there will definitely be a Plan B). Never use a debit card on a cruise.

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