Settling the On Board Account

[Tug10]

I am due to sail on the Queen Victoria this Saturday ( getting very excited now) and although I don't want to wish my cruise away, I was just thinking about settling my on board account towards the end of my travels.

 

I know you can settle in US dollars but I was wondering if anyone knows if I can settle the account in cash using Euros or English pounds?

 

I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card.

 

Thanks

[capnpugwash]

I am due to sail on the Queen Victoria this Saturday ( getting very excited now) and although I don't want to wish my cruise away, I was just thinking about settling my on board account towards the end of my travels.

 

I know you can settle in US dollars but I was wondering if anyone knows if I can settle the account in cash using Euros or English pounds?

 

I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card.

 

Thanks

 

You can, but the currency will be converted at a poor (?) on board rate into US Dollars so you would be better advised to take dollars with you.

[ToadOfToadHall]

What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method.

[paulista1950]

What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method.

 

and why does it matter the currency?

[pmb1]

From https://ask.cunard.com

 

How do I settle my on board account?

 

At the start of your voyage, you will be asked to register a credit card. The balance of your account at the end of your voyage will automatically be charged to this card. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Visa/Mastercard Debit, American Express, and Diners Card.

 

If you prefer to pay with cash, please speak to the purser after embarkation.

 

We cannot accept cheques, travellers cheques, Switch / Maestro cards, Corporate cards, Solo, Visa Electron or prepaid credit cards.

 

Which currency is used on board?

 

Your on board account will be charged in US$. Should you wish for this to be converted into UK Sterling, please notify reception on board. A 3% conversion charge will be applied to your account if you wish your on board account to be displayed in sterling. ...

[Scrapnana]

What's your objection to using a credit card or debit card as opposed to cash ? It's got to be by far the easiest and most convenient method.

 

And it will usually get you the best exchange rate.

[laktex]

 

I prefer to settle up in cash rather than pay off the pre-registered credit card.

 

Thanks

 

Check your Credit Card - some have excellent rates of exchange, better than converting cash. Halifax Clarity is my favourite.

[2irisheyes]

Cunard and other cruiselines will give you a poor exchange rate. Although they can convert your account into sterling when charging it to a card, I am not sure if they would be interested in accepting cash sterling as they do not deal in sterling. The exchange rates used by mastercard/visa are the bulk rates so always better than available on the high street even for the best places in London.

[Moonraker7]

I was going to pay my account in £'s cash but it worked out more expensive than paying cc or $. Purser advised against it due to extra costs.