mary_228 Posted December 11, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2013 (edited) I read on the website that there will be a fee, but the amount is not listed. The banking regulations in the countries I am visiting limit the amount that can be withdrawn to rather small amounts and the fee is about $5 per transaction. I would like to compare that to the fee charged by Celebrity's bank. Also, does anyone know if the shipboard ATM's have a maximum withdrawal per transaction? I anticipate needing the equivalent of $500 each day when we go ashore. Edited December 11, 2013 by mary_228 another question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSinPNS Posted December 11, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 11, 2013 On European cruises, one ATM ususally dispensed Euros while the other one dispenses USD. On Caribbean and other cruises, both dispense USD. All the ATMs are operated by BB&T, a U.S. bank. I don't know the upper limit, but think it is about 500USD. Remember, you can withdraw on sea days also to get ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebbieMacG Posted December 11, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I know that the machines themselves charge $7 per transaction, I'm not sure about any other fees as I didn't go further :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lsimon Posted December 11, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2013 If you plan on withdrawing that amount, and are at all concerned about fees, I'd recommend you either get the cash locally in advance of your trip (which is what I do) or use ATM machines on land. The ATM machines on land seem to be the preferred method here on cruise critic. But personally I've had issues with machines working for me as well as daily limits not being adequate. After doing some homework on it I figured that between ATM fees and the hassle factor it's much easier just to get cash in advance at my bank near home. For security we carry cash beyond immediate needs in hidden money belt type pockets under our clothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted December 11, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Travelers checks, while increasingly useless in most situations, nay be just tge ticket here. Especially if your bank or other financial institution sells them for no fee. The ship charges no fee to cash them. This would give you USD which you would have to change to the local currency, but at least would keep you from having to carry large amounts of cash for most of your travels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted December 11, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I read on the website that there will be a fee, but the amount is not listed. The banking regulations in the countries I am visiting limit the amount that can be withdrawn to rather small amounts and the fee is about $5 per transaction. I would like to compare that to the fee charged by Celebrity's bank. Also, does anyone know if the shipboard ATM's have a maximum withdrawal per transaction? I anticipate needing the equivalent of $500 each day when we go ashore. $500 per day! What do you need that much cash for every day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted December 11, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Local tour guides often require cash. Paying for a group could easily cost that per day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrpar Posted December 11, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2013 We get the currencies we need prior to departure at our local bank with no fees. Not sure where you are going, but many countries accept US dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted December 11, 2013 #9 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Local tour guides often require cash. Paying for a group could easily cost that per day. So, on a 14 day cruise with four sea days, you would need $5000 in cash during your cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mary_228 Posted December 15, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted December 15, 2013 The ATM machines on land seem to be the preferred method here on cruise critic. But personally I've had issues with machines working for me as well as daily limits not being adequate. After doing some homework on it I figured that between ATM fees and the hassle factor it's much easier just to get cash in advance at my bank near home. We had a big problem before our last cruise with an ATM in Rome that did not dispense the cash but took it out of our account so we were unable to use the debit card until the situation was resolved several months later. Not the way to start a vacation! Luckily my husband had a personal check that RCCL cashed onboard. Travelers checks, while increasingly useless in most situations, may be just the ticket here. Especially if your bank or other financial institution sells them for no fee. The ship charges no fee to cash them. This would give you USD which you would have to change to the local currency, but at least would keep you from having to carry large amounts of cash for most of your travels.This may be a good solution. We have a family of five on each of our excursions so the costs really add up and most of the tour companies do not accept credit cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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