Is there a place on board to break $50 bills into smaller currency for tipping?

[cruisenewb1]

I’m not American so it will be tricky to get hold of $1 dollar bills before I board. In fact I’ve only got large bills because I used all my $1 bills tipping on my last visit to the US.

Edited February 17 by cruisenewb1

[yogimax]

Easiest place to do this is the casino.

[Ashland]

Guest Services or Casino cashier.

[smokeybandit]

Guest Services sometimes will do it.

[steveru621]

Guest services, casino, and most bartenders will re-cycle dollar bills.

[mike45orlando]

6 minutes ago, cruisenewb1 said:

I’m not American so it will be tricky to get hold of $1 dollar bills before I board. In fact I’ve only got large bills because I used all my $1 bills tipping on my last visit to the US.

Some casino cages prefer you go to guest services first.  I get $25 in ones every day for tipping, never had an issue.

[heatherb1958]

Casino or Guest services, either one will do. 

You say you are not American , are you from the UK?  We saw  something in one of our local Tescos last week at their currency exchange booth never ever seen before . It was a sign that said " ask us about our $1 tip packs " !!

[neverbeenhere]

From my experience, a $50 put into a slot machine will get you singles in no time. 

[SoloAlaska]

In Canada it’s not an issue to get US singles from the bank teller but if they don’t have enough it can be ordered in which usually takes 2-3 days. Casino or guest services though will be able to help out.

[PhillyFan33579]

10 hours ago, mike45orlando said:

Some casino cages prefer you go to guest services first.  I get $25 in ones every day for tipping, never had an issue.

My experience has been just the opposite. I have always been able to get ones at the casino cashier, but more than a few times been told by guest services they were out of ones. 

[Saab4444]

2 minutes ago, PhillyFan33579 said:

My experience has been just the opposite. I have always been able to get ones at the casino cashier, but more than a few times been told by guest services they were out of ones. 

Sure, imagine hundreds of people coming everyday and ask for 25 ones like suggested above…

[heatherb1958]

3 hours ago, Saab4444 said:

Sure, imagine hundreds of people coming everyday and ask for 25 ones like suggested above…

 

We were told by guest services that all those 1 and 2 dollar tips that we  give  out with each drink soon come back to them when the crew change them for larger notes. 

[sddsddean]

14 hours ago, heatherb1958 said:

Casino or Guest services, either one will do. 

You say you are not American , are you from the UK?  We saw  something in one of our local Tescos last week at their currency exchange booth never ever seen before . It was a sign that said " ask us about our $1 tip packs " !!

Didn't know that...thanks for the tip as we are going to Tesco tomorrow to get our money for our April trip.

 

Simon

[Harrisonkid]

I too use Guest Services...I find when I use the Casino that it always costs me $100 ,,,lol

[Beachin2]

I once went to guest services looking to break a larger bill into small money for cash tips.  Officer at the counter said she couldn't do it - had no small bills.  Picked up a dozen or so of her business cards from the counter and told her I was going to hand them out to crew and tell them why they weren't getting a cash tip and suggest they talk to her.  Funny how quick my bill got changed.

[island lady]

I go to my bank in advance for smaller bills before each cruise.   And when I cruise in the Med, or other places in Europe...I have my bank order Euros for me in the denominations of my choice.  Pretty easy.  

 

I should think pax in other countries can have their banks order U.S. dollars as well.  

[Mum2Mercury]

17 hours ago, cruisenewb1 said:

I’m not American so it will be tricky to get hold of $1 dollar bills before I board. In fact I’ve only got large bills because I used all my $1 bills tipping on my last visit to the US.

Are you sailing from an American port /arriving a day or two ahead of time?  If so, I'd try to make some small purchases from a drug store /grocery store and ask for $1 change.  Doing it before you board the ship is more of a sure thing.  

[heatherb1958]

4 hours ago, sddsddean said:

Didn't know that...thanks for the tip as we are going to Tesco tomorrow to get our money for our April trip.

 

Simon

 

It was at the Salford branch. Walkden is our nearest one but you don't walk past the currency exchange booth at that one to exit the store . The sign was big enough so hope you have it at  yours tomorrow .

[Cigar King]

We often travel with friends who are from Europe.  Before the cruise we ask what kind of change they would like.  We're happy to get the Euro's.  Perhaps you can ask someone on your roll call if they would be willing to bring you some change?