Cash or charge?

[springdal]

Is cash an absolute necessity here or can credit cards be used, or even travelers checks? I don't want to carry a lot of cash.

[SharleneinTexas]

well, I'll attempt an answer for you...........from what I've read, the internet is still finding it's way to this port and not many are set up for credit cards right now........I could be wrong but it sounds as if this port would lean toward cash

maybe someone who's been there recently could give info on the traveler checks.........

 

Sharlene

[bruce-r]

If you go into Mahahual, recommended BTW, take cash. The more expensive of the tourist trap stores at the cruiseline built port of Costa Maya probably will take plastic or travelers checks. The "native" craft stalls will much prefer cash.

[serene56]

I know in Cozumel the stores that were gonna take my card was gonna charge me more then the price listed. Said it has something to do with being charged a US Surcharge plus tax to get the money.

 

I would take cash--small bills for smaller items. Some little vendors may tell you they dont have change for the 20 you have.

espeically in Majuahaul

[Husky359]

How much is the day charge of using the pool?

[F5Loar]

Which pool where? How much? How big is the pool?

[Husky359]

To tell you the truth, I don't remember anymore, though I know my question was to Scott Yucatan before me. I thought someone said they went to a resort or something like that.

[cruzercat]

I was there last month (Mar. 2005) and would recommend cash. We used plastic at one of the stores at the pier and it caused a fraud alert on our credit card and they added a $6 surcharge. You can use a ship ATM or maybe leftover cash from your casino winnings.;)

 

Galaxy, Panama Canal, 2005

Mercury, Alaska, 2003

Rhapsody of the Seas, Carribean, 2002

Costa Victoria, Mediterranean, 2001

[SharleneinTexas]

Which pool where? How much? How big is the pool?

 

I would try emailing Scott for specifics but here is their web site:

 

http://www.mayapalms.com/#land

 

they do say it's a freshwater pool and I remember you mentioning that in another post.....

[NancyIL]

I was there last month (Mar. 2005) and would recommend cash. We used plastic at one of the stores at the pier and it caused a fraud alert on our credit card and they added a $6 surcharge. You can use a ship ATM or maybe leftover cash from your casino winnings.;)

 

Galaxy, Panama Canal, 2005

Mercury, Alaska, 2003

Rhapsody of the Seas, Carribean, 2002

Costa Victoria, Mediterranean, 2001

 

It's a good idea to call your credit card company before you leave home to tell them you'll be using the card out of the country. I got a call from the fraud department of Discover just the other day, because I started using that card again for more than my usual Sam's Club purchases - including a ~$2400 charge to pay for a cruise! You DON'T want your cards frozen while you're on vacation!

[serene56]

Scott- what is the web address for your site? does it have menu for lunch?