What payment methods does Royal Caribbean accept?
The short answer: Royal Caribbean accepts Apple Pay (online), Affirm (online), and Gift cards (online); accepts PayPal (online △) with conditions; does not accept Cash; we could not confirm whether it takes Google Pay, Venmo, Cash App Pay, and Klarna, and 3 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Royal Caribbean documentation.
Accepted at Royal Caribbean
- ✓ Apple Pay (online only)
- PayPal (online △)PayPal is accepted for online Royal Caribbean gift card purchases and is listed as a region-specific booking method; it is not confirmed for standard US cruise-fare payments.
- ✓ Affirm (online only)
- ✓ Gift cards (online only)
Payment methods at Royal Caribbean
| Payment method | In store | Self-checkout | Online | App |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Google Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| PayPal | – N/A | – N/A | △ Conditional | ✕ Not accepted |
| Venmo | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Cash App Pay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Klarna | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Afterpay | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Affirm | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| EBT / SNAP | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
| Gift cards | – N/A | – N/A | ✓ Accepted | ✕ Not accepted |
| Cash | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A | – N/A |
| Checks | – N/A | – N/A | ? Not confirmed | ? Not confirmed |
Last verified: September 2026 against official Royal Caribbean documentation.
Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.
Details by payment method
Does Royal Caribbean take Apple Pay? Secondary source
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Apple Pay is listed as an accepted payment option through Manage Reservation on supported devices; app use is UNVERIFIED.
Source: cruisebite.com
Does Royal Caribbean take Google Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Google Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take PayPal? Secondary source
Royal Caribbean — with conditions: online. PayPal is accepted for online Royal Caribbean gift card purchases and is listed as a region-specific booking method; it is not confirmed for standard US cruise-fare payments.
Source: royalcaribbeanblog.com
Does Royal Caribbean take Venmo? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Venmo.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Cash App Pay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take Klarna? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Klarna.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take Afterpay? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Afterpay.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take Affirm? Secondary source
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Affirm is listed for eligible full-balance payments through Manage Reservation; availability varies by booking.
Source: cruisebite.com
Does Royal Caribbean take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts EBT / SNAP.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Does Royal Caribbean take Gift cards? Secondary source
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Royal Caribbean gift cards can be applied to cruise fare, pre-cruise purchases, and as onboard credit via Manage Reservation, by phone, or through a travel agent; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Source: royalcaribbeanblog.com
Does Royal Caribbean take Cash? Secondary source
No — Royal Caribbean does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; guests can set up a cash-backed SeaPass onboard account at Guest Services.
Source: cruisebite.com
Does Royal Caribbean take Checks? Not confirmed
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Checks.
Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.
Sources
- CruiseBite - What payment methods are accepted by Royal Caribbean International? (cruisebite.com)
- Royal Caribbean Blog - Gift cards guide (royalcaribbeanblog.com)
Frequently asked questions
Does Royal Caribbean take Apple Pay?
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Apple Pay is listed as an accepted payment option through Manage Reservation on supported devices; app use is UNVERIFIED.
Does Royal Caribbean take Google Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Google Pay.
Does Royal Caribbean take PayPal?
Royal Caribbean — with conditions: online. PayPal is accepted for online Royal Caribbean gift card purchases and is listed as a region-specific booking method; it is not confirmed for standard US cruise-fare payments.
Does Royal Caribbean take Venmo?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Venmo.
Does Royal Caribbean take Cash App Pay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Cash App Pay.
Does Royal Caribbean take Klarna?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Klarna.
Does Royal Caribbean take Afterpay?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Afterpay.
Does Royal Caribbean take Affirm?
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Affirm is listed for eligible full-balance payments through Manage Reservation; availability varies by booking.
Does Royal Caribbean take EBT / SNAP?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts EBT / SNAP.
Does Royal Caribbean take Gift cards?
Royal Caribbean — yes: online. Royal Caribbean gift cards can be applied to cruise fare, pre-cruise purchases, and as onboard credit via Manage Reservation, by phone, or through a travel agent; app redemption is UNVERIFIED.
Does Royal Caribbean take Cash?
No — Royal Caribbean does not accept Cash through any of the channels we track. Cash is not a cruise-fare booking method; guests can set up a cash-backed SeaPass onboard account at Guest Services.
Does Royal Caribbean take Checks?
Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Royal Caribbean accepts Checks.
Spot something wrong?
Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Royal Caribbean's official documentation.