Johnny60 Posted October 23, 2018 #1 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Probably a stupid question but we are going on Fascination from Puerto Rico in December. Can we spend US currency in each of the ports? Thanks for any advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver2014 Posted October 23, 2018 #2 Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Johnny60 said: Probably a stupid question but we are going on Fascination from Puerto Rico in December. Can we spend US currency in each of the ports? Thanks for any advice. Yes. Most Caribbean ports (with possible exceptions like Martinique) all take US dollars. You can usually buy some local currency on board if you feel you need it (for tips for excursion drivers, guides). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pr1612 Posted October 23, 2018 #3 Share Posted October 23, 2018 8 minutes ago, Johnny60 said: Probably a stupid question but we are going on Fascination from Puerto Rico in December. Can we spend US currency in each of the ports? Thanks for any advice. ' Yes. US dollar is accepted in all of the ports. Two of them Puerto Rico and St Thomas are actual US Territory so technically you arent even leaving the United States till the third day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audcc77 Posted October 23, 2018 #4 Share Posted October 23, 2018 If Barbados is on your route, be mindful that if something is $40 Barbados money, that means $20 US. Try to give exact money. They give Barbados money back to you unless you ask for US and they may not have US to give you. Barbados is my favorite port though. Enjoy. We're on the Fascination in January, the 3rd time on this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theosprey247 Posted October 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted October 24, 2018 They all take US Dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsglow Posted October 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted October 24, 2018 US Dollars are welcome in the Caribbean. And one nice thing about San Juan, you'll have full cell coverage while you're there. It's like being in the next town over from home. I remember texting our kids one last pic of Castillo del Morro as we sailed out of the harbor before the phone went 'off'. Enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantWait08 Posted October 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Martinique is the only port we have been to that most places would NOT except US dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny60 Posted October 24, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks a lot for all your very helpful replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mexicobob Posted October 24, 2018 #9 Share Posted October 24, 2018 Everywhere we have been took US Dollars. In a few places they gave us change in local currency if the amount was small. Made a good souvenir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted October 24, 2018 #10 Share Posted October 24, 2018 8 hours ago, Theosprey247 said: They all take US Dollars. Cuba does not. Their monetary unit is the CUC and that is all that they will take. There is a bank right in the customs building as you leave the ship to exchange your money into CUCs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted October 24, 2018 #11 Share Posted October 24, 2018 USD will work for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 24, 2018 #12 Share Posted October 24, 2018 I always bring enough small US$ denominations to be able to give the vendor the exact amount in US$. Otherwise some will give local currency as change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 24, 2018 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2018 13 hours ago, jsglow said: US Dollars are welcome in the Caribbean. And one nice thing about San Juan, you'll have full cell coverage while you're there. It's like being in the next town over from home. I remember texting our kids one last pic of Castillo del Morro as we sailed out of the harbor before the phone went 'off'. Enjoy. I have full cell coverage over much of the world. 😄 T-Mobile has unlimited text and data, and 25 cents per minute calling in over 210 countries. Just used it recently in Nigeria. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted October 24, 2018 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2018 While nearly all the Caribbean islands will accept US Dollars, you might get change in local currency. That can be a bummer (we have a large bowl full of many pounds of coins "collected" from all over the world). A good example would be Aruba where everyone happily accepts dollars but often gives you change in Arubian Florins. When going ashore its a good idea to carry extra small bills (you can get change at the Guest Relations desk on the ship). Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 24, 2018 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2018 if we have small amounts of local currency we often will give it to the crew (not as a tip) as we know they will probably back at the islands before we are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted October 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted October 25, 2018 On 10/23/2018 at 7:15 PM, Johnny60 said: Probably a stupid question but we are going on Fascination from Puerto Rico in December. Can we spend US currency in each of the ports? Thanks for any advice. All of the ports in the Caribbean will accept $USD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWolver672 Posted October 26, 2018 #17 Share Posted October 26, 2018 On 10/24/2018 at 8:28 PM, zqvol said: All of the ports in the Caribbean will accept $USD. Not true. Cuba doesn't. "The USD is no longer a proxy currency in Cuba; in fact, there is a 10% penalty to exchange USD. Cuba travelers should AVOID US DOLLARS!" (Taken from Google) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRF Posted October 26, 2018 #18 Share Posted October 26, 2018 That doesn't mean that the people will not accept dollars. Just that they are not SUPPOSED to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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