What's the difference between a Guest Account, Xpress Boarding Pass, Onboard Account, Onboard SeaPass Account?
Your Guest Account is an online platform you create a username and password for, which you can use to manage your upcoming cruises, and helps you access cruise add-ons and pre-cruise purchases.
Your Xpress Boarding Pass is your ticket to get onboard. You can download it online after checking in via your Guest Account. You can also view it in the Celebrity Cruises App
Your SeaPass is your stateroom key. You will also use this card to make charges while onboard, as it is associated with the credit/debit card on file in your Onboard Account
Your Onboard Account/SeaPass Account is a record of your spending once you get onboard. You will use your SeaPass card to make charges to your account while onboard.
How do I make purchases onboard?
You can use your SeaPass card/account! Your SeaPass is a room key that should be waiting in your stateroom or stateroom mailbox when you arrive to your room onboard. Your SeaPass lets you into your stateroom and doubles as your Onboard Account charge card. You can show your SeaPass at bars, dining, and other venues onboard when you'd like to make purchases. It can also be used to access to special areas of the ship if you are booked in a Retreat, Concierge or Aquaclass stateroom. You can view your balance and onboard purchase in the Celebrity Cruises App, on your in room TV (where applicable) or by visiting the Guest Relations desk. The credit card tied to your booking may be authorized for large amounts while you're onboard and will be charged at the end of the cruise.
Will holds be placed on my credit card when I create an onboard account?
Yes. As with land-based hotels, guests can expect to see an initial $100 pending charge or authorization on their credit card to secure funds for anticipated onboard purchases. Purchases in excess of $100 will generate additional holds. While the holds aren’t charges, they do reduce your available credit. Most holds are released by the time your cruise ends; however, some may take up to 30 days. Celebrity Cruises® doesn’t control how long the holds remain, your bank or financial institution determines the duration of these holds. If you register a card and change to another card or cash during your sailing, you may still see holds on the original card.
Can I see my pre-cruise charges on my onboard Account?
No. Guests will only be able to see their onboard charges using the mobile SeaPass/Onboard Account.
Can parents control the amount that their children spend on their SeaPass?
Yes, parents need to contact the Guest Relations/Services Desk while onboard to limit the amount of spending allowed for their children. Children that are traveling without their parents (with other adults) can not use their parent’s credit cards onboard, regardless if they have a notarized letter.
Can I set up a credit with the Casino prior to boarding?
Yes, we have a form that can be completed. This is typically processed 2 weeks prior to sailing and does require a 3rd party validation in order to set up.
Can I use my SeaPass to withdraw money to buy chips in the Casino?
Yes, you are able to withdraw up to $10,000 a day against your SeaPass, but will be subject to a transaction fee.
Are there ATMs onboard?
ATMs are located near the Guest Relations/Services Desk onboard. ATMs are also located in the Casino area. On Celebrity Edge class, ATMs are located on Deck 4 by the forward elevators (opposite to "The Club") and adjacent to the Casino on Deck 4
Is there a charge to cash US traveler's checks onboard?
We do not charge a fee to cash US traveler's checks.
Can I exchange currency onboard?
Yes, Bank of America sends daily exchange rates to the ships (Monday – Friday). For Saturday and Sunday, Friday’s exchange rate is used for any transactions over the weekend. The foreign exchange rate is generally set on the last business day prior to debarkation.
Where can I change my money for the local currency?
The Guest Relations Desk (Pursers Desk) provides bank services onboard the ships, including foreign currency exchange, providing change and taking payment for onboard accounts.
How long will it take for a charge to show up on the SeaPass/Onboard Account?
It will take up to 20 minutes for a charge to show up on the guests’ SeaPass/Onboard Account. The guests will need to be connected to Royal/Celebrity WIFI for the updates to show in the app.
Why can I not see my travel companion charges on my SeaPass?
If a guest’s party is set up as buyer and payer for the same SeaPass/Onboard Account, both the payer and buyers can view each other's transactions on the SeaPass/Onboard Account.
How do my onboard credits work?
Any onboard credits you received in addition to the credits that came with your initial ticket purchase will post to your account within 24 hours of embarkation. You can make purchases using these credits immediately after boarding. The credits will automatically be applied toward any purchases you make once posted to your account. For guests that have both refundable and non-refundable OBCs, the vessels will exhaust the Complementary (non-refundable) OBC values before deducting from the Purchased (refundable) OBCs.
Is there a cut off time for which the guest must exhaust their Onboard Credit?
Guests must use their credits by 10 pm on the last evening of their cruise. Onboard Credits have no cash value and no refunds will be given for any unused credits. Unused credits are those that are not used by 10 pm on the last evening of the cruise.
Is my Onboard Credit refundable?
There are two types of onboard credit, complimentary or purchased. Complimentary onboard credits are non-refundable, whereas Purchased onboard credit is refundable to the guest prior to leaving the ship.
I am a MGM Member, where is my onboard credit for booking with Celebrity?
The Gold, Platinum, and Noir MGM benefit with Celebrity of onboard credit, is only available with your Annual Cruise that is booked directly with the Blue Chip Club.
Can I purchase Onboard Credit for my cruise or to gift to someone else?
Yes! Shipboard credit can be purchased for yourself or others and is a very versatile gift. It can be redeemed for any purchases onboard including beverages, specialty dining, shore excursions, casino games* or gift shop purchases. *Please note that a 5% handling fee will be assessed if the credit is redeemed in the casino.
Will Celebrity gift certificate onboard credit be refundable or non-refundable
Gift certificates are considered Purchased since these are bought by the guest or for the guest by a friend/family/company.
Will I see tips as onboard credit on my onboard account?
Tips that were included in your cruise ticket will not appear on your onboard account (neither the daily charge nor the daily credit). No action is required on your part.
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