So Alg63 is right to make note of that possibility. HOWEVER, the bank MAY add charges for currency conversion. They all go into the SeaPass account, and they altogether get paid to Celebrity. The bank will, indeed be unable to distinguish a casino cash withdrawal as anything different than any other normal, on board purchase. Keep in mind that the OP is from England. If you are one that pays off you bill in full, no extra charge from the bank. 'The bank will see this is a a NORMAL purchase, just like drinks, excursions, etc onboard. You can get a cash advance from reception but there is a 5% cash advance fee by Celebrity plus any charges your bank may impose.' It has always just been a regular charge on our bill and subsequently charged regularly on our credit card.'The slots take US $. We have not sailed on Celebrity yet (will be on the Summit in June), but have sailed on many others and have never been charged for a cash withdrawal on our credit card. I would be inclined to suggest that you take cash if at all possible so as to avoid substantial fees and/or interest charges whether through an ATM or a cash advance.

As a result, you could be nailed for interest charges even though you pay off your credit card monthly. This may mean that you may be paying a higher interest rate on that portion of your credit card bill and that the interest will start accruing either on the date of the withdrawl or the date the card is charged. I think that if you pay for your Sea Pass account at the end of the cruise using a credit card, any cash you received as an advance against your Sea Pass will be treated as a cash withdrawl by your credit card company. We were on one ship where the machine would not work most of the cruise.

The ATM machines can be a source for money, as well.

No, you can't use your pass for gambling, but you can get an advance charged to your sea pass account.

Cash only on celebrity cruise casino