Cash? Credit? or Travelers Check??

[igraack]

Leaving in 2 weeks on the Legend.. Going to Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan...

 

Trying to figure what to bring cash for vs using the ol card...

 

Already heard Paradise Beach in Cozumel charges 20% extra for credit SO.. bringing cash there... Where else?? Does anyone use travelers checks anymore?? What else do I need cash for?? (room service tips, camp carnival tips...)?? What is ATM fee on ship? Does Casino require cash?? Help please :)

[tnt091605]

Leaving in 2 weeks on the Legend.. Going to Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan...

 

Trying to figure what to bring cash for vs using the ol card...

 

Already heard Paradise Beach in Cozumel charges 20% extra for credit SO.. bringing cash there... Where else?? Does anyone use travelers checks anymore?? What else do I need cash for?? (room service tips, camp carnival tips...)?? What is ATM fee on ship? Does Casino require cash?? Help please :)

 

We always take cash in lots of different denominations. Then use our credit cards for other things. You can use your sail and sign card in the casino but I believe there is a 3% charge.

[idlenote]

On the Ecstacy last year I had $500.00 in travelers cheques in my hideaway when we went ashore in Cozumel. No problem cashing them, and they did not charge us any extra to use them.

 

When we got back, the bank didn't charge us anything to cash what was keft and put the money back into the account. A good deal all round.

 

Jim

[Kaboochi]

Leaving in 2 weeks on the Legend.. Going to Cayman, Cozumel, Belize, Roatan...

 

Trying to figure what to bring cash for vs using the ol card...

 

Already heard Paradise Beach in Cozumel charges 20% extra for credit SO.. bringing cash there... Where else?? Does anyone use travelers checks anymore?? What else do I need cash for?? (room service tips, camp carnival tips...)?? What is ATM fee on ship? Does Casino require cash?? Help please :)

check the travelers check thread, all the info you need is there.

[Heirloom]

We're always sure to bring SMALL bills with us......lots of singles for tips here and there.....and 5's/10's for any cash purchases in ports.

 

In addition, about $ 500 in 20's for casino contributions.

[yogi2929]

You can use your sail and sign card in the casino but I believe there is a 3% charge.

 

 

BUT... If you get the money out from a slot machine unto your card then get the money off your account at the cage there is no fee.

[igraack]

BUT... If you get the money out from a slot machine unto your card then get the money off your account at the cage there is no fee.

 

REALLY?? Hmm .. is that only slots or does table games count too when you cash in your chips?