starlight_cruiser Posted February 19, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi everyone I am going on my first cruise next month (RCI Rhapsody of the Seas) to the south pacific. Do I need to organise some local currency for spend during shore excursions etc. and if so what do I need?? We are stopping at Lifou, Loyalty Island; Nouméa, New Caledonia; Mystery Island, Vanuatu; Isle of Pines, New Caledonia Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 19, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) You can get away with just having AUD for Lifou, and Noumea depending on what you plan to do. Not sure about the other two but since they are very small islands I suspect they'll be like Lifou and accept AUD. In Noumea there is a Casino supermarket diagonally across from the ferry building where the HoHo bus leaves from. There is an ATM there if you want to get local currency. The HoHo bus sales desk accepts AUD, as does the cafe next to it. However you may need to use local currency or a credit card at shops. Sounds like we're on the same cruise as you. Departing March 20th? Have you joined the roll call http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2001158 and signed up for the Meet and Mingle? Edited February 19, 2015 by OzKiwiJJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisine21 Posted February 19, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 19, 2015 The markets on Mystery Island accept Aus dollars. The private tours and markets on Isle of Pines accept Aus dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight_cruiser Posted February 19, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yes ozkiwi I am on that cruise and have joined the roll call 😊. Cool sounds like i can just have my Aussie dollars!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Big_M Posted February 19, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Mystery Island isn't settled, so there isn't a lot of shopping, just what the locals have brought across with them. Isle of Pines doesn't have a lot locally either, just a few souvenir stalls of different sorts and a few local tours. As said, AUD is fine, but you probably won't need much. (And if you want souvenirs/gifts, as they're presumably your last stops on the cruise, don't wait until then if you see something suitable earlier.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OzKiwiJJ Posted February 19, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Yes ozkiwi I am on that cruise and have joined the roll call 😊. Cool sounds like i can just have my Aussie dollars!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk See you on board :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Jane Posted February 19, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2015 AUD $$$are fine but try and take small denominations as some places in noumea try to give change in their currency. Most give back in AUD but best to take a bundle of $5 $10s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacs Posted February 19, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Depending on what you want to buy, Aussie dollars should be fine. We did those same stops last year and all the tour vendors at the docks and market stalls had everything in dollars. We had got some Vatu and Francs just in case but I wouldn't worry next time. It's only if you were planning on buying things while out and about in Noumea, as it's a city it's only the cruise specific things that will take AU dollars for the convenience of the tourists, if you want to get a drink or something while wandering around you'll need francs. You other ports will all be set up for cruise passengers for the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aus Traveller Posted February 19, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 19, 2015 In Noumea you would also need francs IF you plan to go on the public bus, a taxi, or visit the Aquarium or the gardens. Otherwise, I wouldn't bother changing money.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yatchet Posted February 19, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Unless things have changed in Noumea lately you need Francs to use the public toilets in centre of town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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