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1. What is on-board spending money on a cruise?

A. On-board spending money is exactly what it sounds like – money to spend on board your ship, on anything from dining to drinks to destinations. And the best part? It’s on us. On-board spending money allows you to level-up your holiday, enjoy new experiences and treat yourself. Think of it as a little extra something to help create even more special holiday moments.

 

2. How do I get on-board spending money and how do I spend it?

You can get on-board spending money by booking an applicable Select Price holiday with us. The money will be automatically credited to your on-board account, ready to be spent on your holiday.

 

Any on-board purchases, including those made with on-board spending money, are made through your cruise card – all you need to do is present it when you make a purchase. You can keep track of your spending via My Holiday on your phone or tablet, or on your in-cabin TV. You’ll find your cruise card outside your cabin when you join your ship. 

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3. What can on-board spending money be used on?

Here’s the fun part! Your on-board spending money can be put towards:

 

· Drinks and drinks packages

From your morning Costa coffee to that special glass of wine with dinner to a sundowner on deck, you can use your on-board spending money on drinks in bars and speciality restaurants. You can even put it towards one of our drinks packages.

 

· Speciality dining

Dinner at one of our on-board speciality restaurants takes any evening to the next level, with thoughtfully crafted menus and impeccable service. There are different restaurants to choose from on each ship, from tapas and wine at The Glass House to the beautiful plant-based menu at Arvia’s Green & Co feat. Mizuhana.

 

· Shore experiences

You can’t buy memories, but you can put your on-board spending money towards them. We offer a selection of carefully curated shore experiences in every destination we visit, from adventurous outdoor activities to laid-back cultural immersions.

 

· Wi-Fi packages

Use our fast, reliable on-board WiFi packages to stay connected, browse the web and send pics to family and friends back home.

 

· Spa and salon treatments and services

A visit to the spa feels like even more of a treat when it’s on us. Why not pamper yourself with a massage, a dip in the hydrotherapy pool or even a visit to The Retreat, our tranquil al fresco refuge, for a little (or a lot of) ‘me’ time? 

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· Items purchased from any of the shops

Found your signature holiday scent? In need of a new pair of sunnies? Our on-board shops stock everything from clothing to cosmetics, souvenirs to single-malt whiskies.

 

· Gifts such as celebration packages, flowers and cakes

From big birthdays to just because, you can make the day even more special with one of our gifts or celebration packages (think Champagne, flowers, cakes…)

 

· The Art Gallery by Clarendon Fine Art

Browse our on-board collection of 20th-century and contemporary masters and if a particular piece inspires you, why not add to your collection? 

 

· Laundry and dry-cleaning

Whether you’ve been on board a while and need to run a load of washing or want to freshen up your black-tie best ahead of Celebration Night, you can put your on-board spending money to good use. 

 

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4. What can it not be used on?

There are a handful of things that your on-board spending money can’t be put towards:

 

  • Purchasing shore experiences, speciality dining charges or spa treatments and experiences prior to embarkation via My P&O Cruises
  • Visas that require payment
  • Medical charges (including services, prescriptions and supplies)
  • Cashback
  • As full or partial payment against a future cruise or charter flight seat reservations and upgrades
  • Ad hoc gratuities
  • Foreign currency
  • On-board gaming (including the casino)
  • Charitable donations
  • Shore experience cancellation charges
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Discover the range of Select Fare cruises where you can earn on-board spending money here.