faroozi Posted March 14, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I am planning on bringing some smaller bills, but am also wondering how big of bills will Carnival break for you? Or do they not really break them? $20s? Would they do $100s? Trying to plan my cash for excursions, taxis, etc. But don't want a fat wallet or to lose any bills. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatelek Posted March 14, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I've always bought bigger bills never had an issue breaking them ~Natasha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdawg_cb Posted March 14, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2014 I always break them at the casino if the ship is underway. Not a big deal usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkcor Posted March 14, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 14, 2014 yeah just go to the casino cage to break bills. i've noticed they sometimes tend to run low on 1s by the last night(s) and i've even been 'rationed' to less than requested so they didn't run TOO low. but otherwise no worries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walkenkeg Posted March 14, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Guest services and casino cage will both break down $100s. I've never has an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocs1985 Posted March 14, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You can exchange your large bills for smaller ones at guest services. We do this on every cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwaterhouse Posted March 14, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2014 On the dream and breeze they have the kiosk by guest services and on deck 5 that you can break money, check out your sign and sail and pay on it also. I have used it and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anyislandwilldo Posted March 14, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Used a $100 bill in Grand Cayman and she didn't even use the marker to check if it was real. You can use them on the islands as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtaco Posted March 14, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Fastest way to break big notes is at the casino cashier as there is never a big queue :) You can only get Ten $1 bills at a time but if you break a Hundred into 10 ones and a few 20,s you can just break a $20 each day into one $10 and Ten $1,s:) If you are a big tipper and Ten $1,s isnt enough each day for over and above tipping you can queue up at guest services for the privelage :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Bluff Posted March 14, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Have done everything up to $US100, and never a problem. With casinos on board, there's never a lack of cash. Maybe a setup for OceansH20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FL011049 Posted March 14, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You can insert your larger bills into any of the ATMs / (those computer kiosks where you can check your sail and sign balance) and it will give you smaller bills in return. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted March 14, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 14, 2014 On the dream and breeze they have the kiosk by guest services and on deck 5 that you can break money, check out your sign and sail and pay on it also. I have used it and love it! Kiosk will break $100 to $20, $20 to $10, $10 to $5. Smaller than that you need a cashier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thommy_Boy Posted March 14, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Fastest way to break big notes is at the casino cashier as there is never a big queue :) You can only get Ten $1 bills at a time but if you break a Hundred into 10 ones and a few 20,s you can just break a $20 each day into one $10 and Ten $1,s:) If you are a big tipper and Ten $1,s isnt enough each day for over and above tipping you can queue up at guest services for the privelage :D I have gotten 40 ones at a time from the casino cage. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faroozi Posted March 14, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Thank you so much for the replies. Don't know why, but I didn't consider the casino. Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted March 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 14, 2014 You can insert your larger bills into any of the ATMs / (those computer kiosks where you can check your sail and sign balance) and it will give you smaller bills in return. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Will it give me larger bills?:D Sorry, slow day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocs1985 Posted March 14, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 14, 2014 will it give me larger bills?:d sorry, slow day... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted March 15, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I am planning on bringing some smaller bills, but am also wondering how big of bills will Carnival break for you? Or do they not really break them? $20s? Would they do $100s? Trying to plan my cash for excursions, taxis, etc. But don't want a fat wallet or to lose any bills.Thanks. I know most people don't use them anymore, but if you can get travellers cheques without paying a premium, I like getting these in large denominations. Cruise ships will change them for you at the casino or at guest services and you are protected if they are lost or stolen. Have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asalligo Posted March 15, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 15, 2014 On the Pride, you can break $100's at kiosks in several locations on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rprice11 Posted March 15, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I just give the big ones out as tips and ask them for some change back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 15, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Will it give me larger bills?:D At the Purser's Desk (Customer Services) you can change bills up and down whenever you wish. :) LuLu ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samm116 Posted March 15, 2014 #21 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Kiosk will break $100 to $20, $20 to $10, $10 to $5. Smaller than that you need a cashier Used the kiosk everyday before heading off to port to break 100s into all smaller bills just like cruise queen said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geomapper Posted March 15, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I do the Neal Boortz $1 plan (save all your dollar bills throughout the year, don't spend them when you break a larger bill) so I have a large pile of bills by vacation time. I just take a stack of 1's and leave them in the safe & grab a few as I need them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samm116 Posted March 15, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I do the Neal Boortz $1 plan (save all your dollar bills throughout the year, don't spend them when you break a larger bill) so I have a large pile of bills by vacation time. I just take a stack of 1's and leave them in the safe & grab a few as I need them. I do this as well! Makes saving a whole lot easier. Then the week we leave we go to bank and get bigger bills for all but 100 singles and use them as extra tips all week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kteachcruiser52 Posted March 15, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 15, 2014 I know most people don't use them anymore, but if you can get travellers cheques without paying a premium, I like getting these in large denominations. Cruise ships will change them for you at the casino or at guest services and you are protected if they are lost or stolen. Have a great cruise Both of our banks stopped carrying them a few years ago. They said there were seldom requests for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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