gvre Posted October 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2016 We just received a notice that our ship bill for the March 3, 2017 Dawn Princess Australia to New Zealand will be in Australian dollars. Does anyone know if the prices for drinks,shops, ect. posted on the ship will be the US dollar or the Australian dollar? Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallijan Posted October 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi gvre Princess ships in Australia are AUD currency [emoji846] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvre Posted October 1, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi gvre Princess ships in Australia are AUD currency [emoji846] Sent from my iPad using Forums So will they accept US dollars on the ship or do I have to convert them to AUD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2016 You won't be paying for very much in cash...it will be on your room bill, which is tied to your credit card, which will be billed in AUD. As commonly discussed, DON'T allow Princess to do any converting for you- it won't be favorable to you. Just let them bill your credit card in AUD, and have your credit card convert to USD. Far better exchange rate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gvre Posted October 1, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted October 1, 2016 You won't be paying for very much in cash...it will be on your room bill, which is tied to your credit card, which will be billed in AUD. As commonly discussed, DON'T allow Princess to do any converting for you- it won't be favorable to you. Just let them bill your credit card in AUD, and have your credit card convert to USD. Far better exchange rate. Bruce are the Drink prices the same as if they were US dollars or are they higher because they are AUD. Thanks, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted October 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2016 You will want to make sure that you have a credit card that does not charge a fee for foreign transactions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Bruce are the Drink prices the same as if they were US dollars or are they higher because they are AUD.Thanks, I have never done the conversion for their AUD drink prices to USD. I have heard some comments that they might be slightly higher. They will look higher, because the conversion rate would take a $7 (USD) drink into a slightly less than 10 AUD drink, to keep the prices purely equal. Edited October 1, 2016 by CruiserBruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandrina Posted October 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Drink prices: My favourite cocktail, Beverly Hills Iced Tea is $13.95 AUD on the Aussie ships. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted October 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2016 A few years ago, prices of drinks on the Dawn Princess were significantly higher than on the US priced ships. Tips are NOT added, but are included in the cost of the drink. Even with this prices were much higher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crochetcruise Posted October 2, 2016 #10 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Drink prices: My favourite cocktail, Beverly Hills Iced Tea is $13.95 AUD on the Aussie ships. Cheers. I understand Cocktails are AUD$14 on the Australian-based ships. I cruise on the Golden Princess 11/11/2016, and intend to get as much price information for as many venues as I can. Don't have the skill to do a spreadsheet like another clever reader has done, but can easily do a Venue List with drinks and prices. With only 3 nights, I cannot get the All-Inclusive-Beverage-Package, that's only for cruises of 8 nights or more. HTH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted October 2, 2016 #11 Share Posted October 2, 2016 There is no gratuity added to the drinks, so AU$13.95 = US$10.68. Not sure how that compares. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted October 2, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 2, 2016 You will want to make sure that you have a credit card that does not charge a fee for foreign transactions. Another thread says that credit cards used on Australia based cruises that are priced in Australia currency have a 1.5% fee added to them by Princess. This is in addition to any foreign transaction fees your credit card company may charge. There is no 1.5% charge added to debit card charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs and mrs Posted October 2, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 2, 2016 There is no gratuity added to the drinks, so AU$13.95 = US$10.68. Not sure how that compares. Sent from my iPad using Forums On todays exchange rate Usd $10.68 = Aud $13.94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 2, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Bruce are the Drink prices the same as if they were US dollars or are they higher because they are AUD.Thanks, Higher. A drink that $10 US will be about $14 Aus, but at current exchange that's only about $10.50 and if the Aus$ drops much further (as many expect) it will be under $10US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted October 2, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Higher. A drink that $10 US will be about $14 Aus, but at current exchange that's only about $10.50 and if the Aus$ drops much further (as many expect) it will be under $10US. But then the $10 will become $11.50 when they add 15%. So in the end it will be what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobecat Posted October 2, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 2, 2016 But then the $10 will become $11.50 when they add 15%. So in the end it will be what it is. They don't add 15% as far as I am aware. But you are absolutely right, it is what it is - just enjoy. [emoji485][emoji484] Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkmw Posted October 2, 2016 #17 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Another thread says that credit cards used on Australia based cruises that are priced in Australia currency have a 1.5% fee added to them by Princess. This is in addition to any foreign transaction fees your credit card company may charge. There is no 1.5% charge added to debit card charges. the credit card fee on Australian ships is 1.1% and no fee for debit cards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsor26 Posted October 2, 2016 #18 Share Posted October 2, 2016 Bruce are the Drink prices the same as if they were US dollars or are they higher because they are AUD.Thanks, Remember the drinks etc do not have the 15% added as we do not tip This is why the prices are a little higher it is built in Just a note We are advised that Princess is now charging 1.1% on your account if you use a credit card Debit cards are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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