Rondo Posted April 24, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Would it be easier to get Canadian money before we go? We will be spending two extra days in Vancouver and will be needing spending money for food, limos, taxis, etc. We'll also be driving to the Yukon from Skagway and will need money for the extras on that trip. I've read where you can charge your credit card for a better exchange rate, but they also charge a fee for that. We basically need money for tips, coffee, snacks, meals, and souvenirs. Rondo Serenade of the Seas 06/2004 Rhapsody of the Seas 03/2003 Adventure of the Seas 06/2002 Carnival Paradise 06/2001 Sovereign of the Seas 06/1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tadjr Posted April 24, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 24, 2004 Use your debit card and an ATM. There are still some machines out there that dont charge for use and you can take out as little or as much as you think you'll need. I havent had a problem anywhere I've tried to use them. Most larger items I just charge on my credit card and let them figure the exchange rate. That way you dont have to take out a lot of money that you might end up with if you dont see anything you want. [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;3;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Ryndam Pacific Coastal May 3 [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=191970&cdt=2004;5;17;21;30;00&timezone=GMT-1000[/img] Dawn Princess Alaska May 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarleyCT Posted April 24, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 24, 2004 If you are coming by plane into Vancouver - I believe that their is a money exchange at the airport. You may have to ask the airport staff for directions. Its another thing to consider. Happy Sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchy Posted April 24, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 24, 2004 We have tons of banks and money exchanges. All stores,cabs etc.. take US money. Time for another Cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZPOOD@AOL.COM Posted April 25, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 25, 2004 So would it be okay to pay for Taxi/Limo in us Money? Do they take credit cards? We will need to tip our driver and also interested in The Trolley. Thanks for you help Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondo Posted April 25, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted April 25, 2004 THanks! I don't think we'll have to worry about money then. I'm assuming it's like the caribbean cruises where they usually take US money also. Rondo Serenade of the Seas 06/2004 Rhapsody of the Seas 03/2003 Adventure of the Seas 06/2002 Carnival Paradise 06/2001 Sovereign of the Seas 06/1999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grouchy Posted April 25, 2004 #7 Share Posted April 25, 2004 WE have a population of over 2 million people and are 45 minutes to the US border. Yes-we take US money and credit cards. Cabs take both. You will get a better exchange rate in a bank and some of the smaller stores make up their own rate. Time for another Cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ell52 Posted April 26, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 26, 2004 Strictly speaking you don't need to exchange your US to Canadian dollars. US dollars are accepted everywhere. HOWEVER, it would be to your advantage to exchange at least some money for small incidental items such as snacks, tips to tour guides, transit fare, etc. The easiest way to do this is at an ATM, bank, or money exchange. For bigger items, use a credit card. (As grouchy mentioned, smaller stores 'make up' terrible exchange rates.) Ell [img]http://messages.cruisecritic.com/infopop/emoticons/icon_smile.gif[/img] [img]http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=ff00ff&cdt=2004;9;26;17;00;00&timezone=GMT-0800[/img] Coral Princess - Trancanal on Sept 26, 2004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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