How does a SeaPass work?

How does a SeaPass work? The card is tied to your name and cabin number, meaning you can use it to open your stateroom door, as you would in a hotel. Each SeaPass is also equipped with a magnetic strip, which allows it to be used as an onboard credit or debit card.

Does everyone get a SeaPass on Royal Caribbean?

Every person who sails with Royal Caribbean will receive a SeaPass card at check-in on embarkation day. The card is tied to your name and cabin number, meaning you can use it to open your stateroom door, as you would in a hotel.

What is a passport card for cruise?

Unlike passport books, a passport card is wallet-sized, similar to the size of a driver's license. Passport cards can be used for land and sea entry to the U.S. from Canada, Mexico, Bermuda and the Caribbean.

How do you keep cash safe on a cruise?

Use the ship's safe, or bring your own. When not in use, your jewelry and cash should be kept in a safe. Every cruise ship cabin comes with a safe; there also are portable safes you can purchase for added security. (Crewmembers, like any hotel staff, have the ability to open your safe in the event you're locked out.)

Do you keep your passport on a cruise?

We recommend that everyone taking a cruise from the United States have a passport book. Though some “closed-loop” cruises may not require a U.S. passport, we recommend bringing yours in case of an emergency, such as an unexpected medical air evacuation or the ship docking at an alternate port.

What is the spending limit on Royal Caribbean?

There is a USD$500 daily spend limit for sailings seven nights or longer and a USD$300 daily spend limit for sailings 6 nights or less on cash accounts. All cash accounts are reviewed on a daily basis. The ship will inform you once your daily cash limit is reached.

How do you use SeaPass?

The card is tied to your name and cabin number, meaning you can use it to open your stateroom door, as you would in a hotel. Each SeaPass is also equipped with a magnetic strip, which allows it to be used as an onboard credit or debit card.

Is it better to have cash or card on a cruise?

You will most likely need cash while you're off the ship, especially in foreign ports. Not only can it save you money in foreign transaction fees that most credit card companies charge, but if you're traveling to certain parts of the world, you may encounter places where credit cards aren't accepted.

Can you use your SeaPass card in the casino?

Enjoy Cashless Wagering at the slots and table games. Guest can charge up to $5,000.00 per day with their SeaPass card to their onboard folio account when a valid credit card is posted. ATM are located in the Casino.

Is your SeaPass your room key?

It is your stateroom key and you also need to put it in a slot so that the electricity works. Some cruise lines like Princess have now developed technology so that you wear an Ocean Medallion instead of having a cruise card – more information can be found here.

How do you pay for things on a cruise?

Everything you pay for onboard a cruise is added to a cruise account, usually using your cruise card. This card is your room key, but it also serves as your payment card during the ship. Everything is added to an account, which you then have to pay off on the last morning of your cruise.

What happens if you forget to turn in room key?

No, hotels typically do not charge you for not returning key cards. However, if the card is lost or stolen and needs to be replaced, there may be a fee associated with that. Additionally, some hotels may require a deposit when checking in which will be refunded upon return of the key card.

Should I bring a debit card to a cruise?

Never use a debit card on a cruise. In many situations you can use cash for the pre-authorisations, but just remember that you'll need to have enough to cover the full amount of this charge, which, in some cases, can be pretty steep. You'll then get your cash back at the end of your stay or cruise, minus any charges.

How much money should I take on a 7 day cruise?

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.