money exchange

[crusing48/51]

I would like to ask if on a European cruise, will Carnival have Euros and/or Pounds onboard to exchange for US Dollars?

 

Thank you to all the knowledgeable folks who have the answers!

[big_duck]

I know they have Euros on the Med cruises, not sure about the Baltic.

[crusing48/51]

I know they have Euros on the Med cruises, not sure about the Baltic.

 

Thank you big duck. Ours is a British Isles(UK, Ireland, Scotland). I'm so hoping they will have the exchange, so we don't have to look for an ATM elsewhere.

[Aplmac]

Beware the dodgy currency exchange rates most ships/cruise lines use!

 

When shooting fish in a barrel (acting as The Only Bank On Board!)

they can and do use whatever exchange rate they like! :)

- usually making a cool 5 cents on your dollar, over the norm!

 

Suggest you go to your local Bank and buy yourself a stash of Euros to walk with

before you even leave your house, far less board the ship (it's not a "boat").

 

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[big_duck]

Thank you big duck. Ours is a British Isles(UK, Ireland, Scotland). I'm so hoping they will have the exchange, so we don't have to look for an ATM elsewhere.

 

ATMs are all over in he UK. Trust me looking for one won't be much of a chore.

[thinfool]

Experienced travelers use ATM's in the country they are in.

 

If you are in the UK, you need GBP and a shoreside ATM will give you them. If you are in Italy, Greece, Spain, France....et al. a shoreside ATM will give you Euros.

 

Ship board currency exchange borders on usury.

 

Europe is littered with ATM's....far more so than the US.

[carolmacey]

I have done it both ways, using an in-country ATM and getting bills from bank at home.

The first time I got Yen from home was for a trip to Japan and China and I had read that US debit cards don't always work in Japan so I ordered the yen at my home bank. It was very easy and quick and I knew I had the money in my pocket when I landed.

[crusing48/51]

Thank you all for your quick responses. We will weigh our options, and proceed with caution. We want to get the best exchange rate, with the least amount of hassle.