Panama Canal Currency Concern

[JosieJeangirl]

Hello Everyone!

We are sailing to the Panama Canal on the Feb.6 Island Princess.

We've never been to the Caribbean. Dumb question maybe but: Do we just

plan on using credit cards in Guatemala, Costa Rica, Columbia,etc? Can we

use US money for lunches, drinks,etc? Princess will probably announce all

this on the ship prior to port calls.....but I've been on the Island before and

this wasn't always done. Thanks for all you help! Happy Cruising!

Joanne

[Krazy Kruizers]

Have been to all those ports numerous times.

We use credit cards for large items.

For smaller trinkets -- we always have lots of ones and fives.

Remember that those countries will give you back change in their local currency.

[JosieJeangirl]

Many thanks for your reply, Krazy Kruizer! Happy sailing!

Joanne:)

[paul929207]

The US$ is widely accepted in these ports of call. As mentioned be sure to have lots of small bills. Many vendors will give change in local currency, so the closer you can get to the exact price the better.