Cash?

[flgirl66]

How much cash do you usually bring is it just needed for the ports and do you use it for casinos or do they charge your sign and sail card?

[firefly333]

Its better to not use cash in the machines, as it never comes out even. Even the penny machine, best I could do was 16 lines at 16 cents. I never could make it come out even.

 

So I would set up a account in the casino if I were you.

 

I used to bring about $100 for each port, but I bought so much in the past, I dont buy as much now.

 

I bring $40 to $50 in small bills, mostly ones for bartering in the ports and for tipping shuttle drivers, taxis, baggage handlers.. the list goes on.

[Froufie]

Depends what you are doing in the ports? - how you are getting to specific spots (e.g taxi money) - extra tips and shopping?

 

I agree that you don't need to use cash in the casino - you can start with cash tho and then 'save' it on your casino account/s&S card for further playing?

[klct39lg]

We took cash into ports. I would recommend taking smaller denominations because sometimes you get change back in a different currency.

[CheckersMidwest]

In Grand Cayman, we're taking the public bus to the beach at Royal Palms. It's odd amounts, like $2.50 for the bus, $2 for beach , etc. To avoid needing any change, I've broken into exact bills.

 

Example: I'll have $100 for Grand Cayman. (4 people) $20 round trip bus, $8 beach, $10 2 rental chairs, $10 rental mat, $52 lunch.

 

I gave the kids $100 total for all the ports. (They're older)

 

I have cash for Jamaica also split accordingly.

 

I've called the bank and credit card company and gave them dates/locations so if I need to use my cards there won't be a problem.

[firefly333]

We took cash into ports. I would recommend taking smaller denominations because sometimes you get change back in a different currency.

 

Thats why I bring so many small bills. I have run into place that will not make change at all, or as you say in a different currency.. so I always make sure I can round up to the nearest dollar now when I pay.

 

Jamaica, downtown in a drugstore.. would take US money but gave me back in Jamaican money etc.

 

you especially need small bills if you are shopping outside of the port area.

 

I never bring bills larger than a $20 bill either. .. except the one time I was going to a dentist in cozumel. (and they would have taken cash or credit card). I had made the appointment before I left home and discussed forms of payment.