dledak Posted February 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Hi fellow cruise critics. Can anyone tell us whether the exchange rate of currency on board Princess cruises is reasonable or should we wait to arrival in port. Thanks, dledak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizzy77 Posted February 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2011 If you can pre purchase before you leave home you should get a much better rate. We always prefer to take a small amount of foreign currency with us as the rate you will get on board or at the pier is always a rip off. If you need extra use an A T M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2011 It's not a reasonable exchange rate. I rarely get local currency and when I do, I order it online and pick it up at my local branch of Bank of America. If I need more, I can go to an ATM machine. If I have leftover, I either save it for another trip or turn it in at the Pursars Desk towards my onboard account. Even though the exchange rate is poor, by the time I get home, to the bank and get it exchanged back into $, not to mention another change fee, it's just easier to apply it to my onboard account. If you are flying into the country where you'll need the money, the airports usually have ATM machines at current exchange rates. That's something to consider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 18, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2011 In 2009, they publish the US$ - Euro rates in both directions. I figured out that if you gave then $100 converted to Euros and then converted the Euros back, you would hav $77. Use an ATM in port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted February 19, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 19, 2011 In 2009, they publish the US$ - Euro rates in both directions. I figured out that if you gave then $100 converted to Euros and then converted the Euros back, you would hav $77. Use an ATM in port Did that include the $3.50 transaction fee each time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 19, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Did that include the $3.50 transaction fee each time? Yes, the fee is reflected in my numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickie_bernie Posted February 19, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 19, 2011 If I have leftover, I either save it for another trip or turn it in at the Pursars Desk towards my onboard account. Even though the exchange rate is poor, by the time I get home, to the bank and get it exchanged back into $, not to mention another change fee, it's just easier to apply it to my onboard account. that is a good idea Pam, I never thought of that, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted February 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Hi fellow cruise critics.Can anyone tell us whether the exchange rate of currency on board Princess cruises is reasonable or should we wait to arrival in port. Thanks, dledak I just looked at your itinerary and the only other currency you would need might be U.S. dollars. That you should get at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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