The Chef Posted December 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2008 We are on the 12.21.08 Victory cruise and I'm wondering about "shore" money. Do we need local currancy for all of the ports? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted December 3, 2008 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2008 No....US$ works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted December 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2008 We've used U.S. dollars everywhere we've cruised, the Caribbean and Mexico. No one has ever turned down the dollar. Most cruises in the Caribbean originate in the US and the ports expect US dollars. There's at least one Caribbean island/country that bases their dollar on the U.S. dollar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenw Posted December 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted December 3, 2008 US is always good. You may get taken advantage of if you get change back in foreign currency. You should change your large bills for small at the purser's desk if you're going to do local shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted December 3, 2008 #5 Share Posted December 3, 2008 In Mexico, they like to give you pesos back as change. We usually use credit cards except for taxis and tips when we don't expect change back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted December 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Always ask, "How much US $." In Mexico, if the price says $10 pesos, it should be around $5 US. Bring lots of ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13point1 Posted December 3, 2008 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Always ask, "How much US $." In Mexico, if the price says $10 pesos, it should be around $5 US. Bring lots of ones! Hmmm 13 pesos = $1 USD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kujobie Posted December 3, 2008 #8 Share Posted December 3, 2008 Hmmm 13 pesos = $1 USD LOL.. I was thinking the same thing.. Someone got ripped off.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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