Money doesn't matter!

A lot of first time cruisers ask us how and what sort of money they need to bring onboard... it's quite simple... you don't need anything! Cruising really can't get much easier...

At your Cruise check-in when you hand over your passport & tickets, in return you & everyone else in your cabin will be given their own Cruise Card. These are plastic cards and have multi dual use & whatever you do you don't want to lose it - that's why it's handy to get yourself a lanyard so you know where it is at all times! It work as your cabin door key and also your onboard EFTPOS card to make purchases whilst you're onboard. You also have to swipe your Cruise Card to embark/disembark the ship at each of the ports so the ships know where you are.
At check-in, the check-in staff will ask you how you wish to settle your Cruise Card from all of the purchases you've made - you can use your credit card (major credit cards accepted), debit cards and also cash (a cash bond is required and varies per cruise line).
I've used my debit card and cash before and they both work a treat!

If you're on one of our cruises & lucky enough to have Onboard Cabin Credit this money will be preloaded onto your Cruise Cards so you can start spending it straight away - perhaps on your first Sailaway Cocktail?

The only time you'll need cash is when you get to the ports and then you'll need some local currency. The ship has a Foreign Exchange Service or you can organise it with your bank/specialist.

It's all too easy...