My husband and I are taking a cruise in June. My question is this. When you board and they run a authorization for your credit card, does anyone have any idea how much they usually block for say, a 7 day cruise?This is just one of those "I don't know" questions. I just wondered if anyone knows

No- they don't charge anything at all- it is like a hotel guarantee..they just hold the number and at the end of the cruise, they charge all your cruise bills to that card...

Thanks Andy,
Just what we wanted to know!

Charging things and putting a hold are two different things.

If you check into a hotel, they will put a "hold" on a certain amount of money on your credit card. That's why it is important never to put your hotel reservation on your VISA/Master/Card check card, because a hold is put on funds in your checking account.

Credit cards are a little different, but I am sure they put a hold on some of the fund balance of the card, although they don't actually charge that amount until you check out from the cruise.

I would check with your credit card company to get the "bottom line."

Hey Budman,
Any idea how much they hold generally? I know its a tough question. Just trying to get an idea.

I would check with the cruise ship line. Just guessing now, but I would think the average cruise charge would be in the vicinity of $1,000. More or less. I would guess that much, but I would call to confirm with the Cruise Line.

Thanks Budman!!!!

pl......Most cruise lines block $100 - $150 per day per cabin,credit or debit card.So you are looking at $700 - 1,050 blockage for your cruise.I hope this helps and have a great time.