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Tips for First Time Cruisers #2- Don’t make this ROOKIE mistake!

MH Family Adventures (Cruise Travel)
MH Family Adventures (Cruise Travel)
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👁️ 11K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 0:57
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Creator's Key Takeaways

do not do not do not use a debit card on cruises five Max or less

cruise ships are cashless so you will not be able to use cash on board or even swipe your bank cards

you can avoid this by placing a credit card on file if you don't have a credit card you can create a cash account

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a credit card or cash account when checking in for your cruise
Do not use a debit card on cruises
Place a credit card on file to avoid pre-authorization holds
Create a cash account at check-in if you don't have a credit card
Add money to your cash account at the terminal or guest services
Refund any unused cash at guest services on the last day

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Pre-authorization holds on debit cards limiting spendingUse a credit card or create a cash account instead

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat payment method should I use when checking in for a cruise?
QWhy should I avoid using a debit card on a cruise?
QHow can I pay if I don't have a credit card?

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