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racnwdow

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I saw on another post that you can exchange larger bills for $1 bills. It would sure be easier to bring $50s and get them changed to smaller bills on the ship. Has anyone had any problems doing this? I would hate to find out they had a limited number on $1 and we didn't have the proper tip money.

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matj2000

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Years ago I tried going to Guest Relations to have large bills broken.

 

Because of the language barrier, they had know idea what I was trying to do, nor why.

 

After it was understood, they told me to come back later, then later, than later.

 

I have learned over the years too take care of as much needs ahead of time as possible.

 

If you assume that the ship will have everything you need, you will stress yourself out.

 

Why would you not bring your own single bills??

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TravelerThom

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I saw on another post that you can exchange larger bills for $1 bills. It would sure be easier to bring $50s and get them changed to smaller bills on the ship. Has anyone had any problems doing this? I would hate to find out they had a limited number on $1 and we didn't have the proper tip money.
IME the only problem is waiting in line at Guest Services or Casino; they have always had plenty of ones when I've asked. I think there is a continuous flow of ones on board: people bring them or get them from Guest Services / Casino, tip crew with them, crew goes to crew bank and either deposits or trades them in for larger bills, these ones are then available at Guest Services/ Casino. As always YMMV.

 

Thom

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grand isle joe

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.............why the need for one dollar bills in such a large number?....:confused:.....Oh I made the connection now!......I did notice they installed a "stripper pole" in the Viking lounge recently so "MAKE IT RAIN BABY!!!!"........but singles won't even get you a lap dance.......;):cool:

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Clarea

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I saw on another post that you can exchange larger bills for $1 bills. It would sure be easier to bring $50s and get them changed to smaller bills on the ship. Has anyone had any problems doing this? I would hate to find out they had a limited number on $1 and we didn't have the proper tip money.

We've been refused at Guest Services a few times, trying to get dollar bills from a $20. I'd get your dollars before you get on the ship.

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We typically just go to the bank before we leave and get 100 $1 bills then split them up between us and put them in our carry-ons. It's not a lot of money and no one knows it's in there and we don't have to carry it in our pockets. Then when we get on the ship we just put the bundles in our safe and take out what we need every day.

 

I plan on around $10/day for extra drink tips from the $1s so it's easy enough to carry them from home.

 

When we left from Anthem last year we stayed in New York and I just went to the local bank the day before and got money and change. If you happen to be there a day or two early you can usually find a walk in bank around and then you don't even have to carry cash on the plane.

 

There is an ATM on the ship which is very handy and really nice to have, but it doesn't dispense small bills. You have to pay a fee (I think I paid $6 last time), but that's a small price to pay for the convenience of being able to get more cash when needed (right from your bank card).

 

Tom

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Brocktoon623

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I recommend hitting the bank before the trip, as the availability of change on the ship can vary. On my recent 10 day Anthem cruise many guests were having trouble getting smaller bills by around day 7.

 

I just got a bunch of $1s and $5s from the bank before hand. Kept them in our room safe and replenished my stock when needed.

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racnwdow

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I firmly believe in the Dave Ramsey envelope system. I have a spreadsheet of all anticipated expenses. Close to sail date, I put cash in labeled envelopes for each event. A taxi that cost $16 would have a $10, $5 and $1. But it would also have an extra $4 for tip. Room service has twenty $1 bills. And so forth.

 

Everything that we need cash for is like this. What can I say? I am anal. The envelope packet tends to get pretty bulky with a lot of $1 for different things. I just was trying to make it a little less bulky. A ton of $1's has worked before. And it will again.

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cb at sea

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We travel with LARGE bills....of course, if you buy something, you get change....and that's usually enough for any immediate tipping.

 

Yes...you can get larger bills broken down...if you have $100 bill...ask for 4 twenties, and get the rest in smaller bills, if you need to.

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Years ago I tried going to Guest Relations to have large bills broken.

 

Because of the language barrier, they had know idea what I was trying to do, nor why.

 

After it was understood, they told me to come back later, then later, than later.

 

I have learned over the years too take care of as much needs ahead of time as possible.

 

If you assume that the ship will have everything you need, you will stress yourself out.

 

Why would you not bring your own single bills??

Because I don't have to. Never have an issue getting ones from guest relations or the casino....K.O.:)
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I too have been going to the casino for years to get "change" but on the last trip on the Harmony I asked for 10 singles (so I didn't have to go back again and and again) and was told "only 5 at a time." I thought about being a smart A and taking the 5 walking around the non-existent line one more time and getting the other 5 but just got the 5. I thought it was that ship but looks like it might be a new rule.

 

With a few singles and change (or cashing out a casino ticket) we have been fine. I think if you tried to get $50 at once they might have an issue but 10 (or 5) at a time shouldn't be an issue.

 

Just make sure it's not travelers checks! Did that about 8 years ago and even then they had no idea what it was and why I was trying to use them. I can only think what would happen today.

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Relax@Sea

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I clean out my wallet every weekend and put the ones in a ziplock. You'd be amazed how much money you have when it's time to get on the ship. ;)

 

I do that to but I empty the one's every day from my wallet. The one's add up fast and no extra trip to the bank or Guest service.

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I clean out my wallet every weekend and put the ones in a ziplock. You'd be amazed how much money you have when it's time to get on the ship. ;)

 

Almost the same thing. All my ones, fives, and tens go into the cruise tip pile. Never seems to be enough for a 14 day. :D The wad of bills can get quite thick. Rather have an easier way to get ones while on the cruise.

 

Taxis, luggage, and many many $1s for each drink in the concierge club <hic>! $20s for the waitstaff, concierge and cabin attendant or the remainder of whatever foreign currency we might need (Euros, pounds, etc...).

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