sgmburt Posted December 26, 2009 #1 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We are going to Alaska in May, 2010 and was wondering if we need to take cash, travelers checks or a combination of both? Have never cruised before and am not sure what would be best. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted December 26, 2009 #2 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We take both -- but mostly travelers checks as they are safer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ldog Posted December 26, 2009 #3 Share Posted December 26, 2009 we take both as well. You can easily cash travellers' cheques at the front desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charliesmom Posted December 26, 2009 #4 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I would also take an ATM card and a couple of credit cards. You can bill your shipboard account to your credit card and it will cut down on the amount of money you have to carry. I always take two credit cards in case one doesn't work for some reason. It is a good idea to notify your credit card company when you plan to travel. That way they won't block any purchases because they think it is fraud. Roberta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjm1cc Posted December 26, 2009 #5 Share Posted December 26, 2009 I have not used travelers checks in years. I use a credit card. I also have an AMT card incase I need some cash. I take enough cash to pay for expenses to and from the port and then some extra cash for spending when I do not want to use the card. Be sure to have a backup credit card incase you have a problem with it getting stolen or lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jemima Posted December 26, 2009 #6 Share Posted December 26, 2009 We always take travelers checks which we cash at the front desk. I prefer not to carry a lot of cash. We take enough cash for pre-cruise needs and some cruise needs. We sometimes cash a travelers check during the cruise and nearly always do on the last full day. That gives us cash for extra tips and for our post-cruise. (HAL newbies need to know that HAL does not have an ATM on board.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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