Currency in casino

[karoolabiddy]

From what I have researched on the forum, the US dollar is the currency of RCI ships. I want to use cash in the casino (don't mind a fling on the pokies & hubby likes blackjack), so should I buy some US cash before we board? If so, does anyone know what denominations we should get? Also we have prepaid our gratuities but may want to pay some more for good service. Do they only have $1, $10, $20, $50 notes?

I know I'm asking a lot of questions but am a bit anal about planning.

[The_Big_M]

You can get US cash onboard from the ATM, but it comes at a cost so if you can get it advance that's probably better.

 

Whatever denomination suits you or is available is fine though; there's no charge to exchange cash, and you can put down whatever denomination, whether $1 or $100. Same with machines accepting different notes, or changing at the cashier if you prefer.

 

Notes are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 (though you probably won't see $2).

[karoolabiddy]

You can get US cash onboard from the ATM, but it comes at a cost so if you can get it advance that's probably better.

 

Whatever denomination suits you or is available is fine though; there's no charge to exchange cash, and you can put down whatever denomination, whether $1 or $100. Same with machines accepting different notes, or changing at the cashier if you prefer.

 

Notes are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 (though you probably won't see $2).

 

Thank you. Don't suppose the Aussie dollar will rise!

[Chelseapop]

I have never been on a ship where cash is used in the casino or pokies. I have only ever seen the Setsail cards used. I didn't think any cruiseline took cash at all.

[suey]

I have never been on a ship where cash is used in the casino or pokies. I have only ever seen the Setsail cards used. I didn't think any cruiseline took cash at all.

 

Always use cash on RCI and princess, too tempting to spend more when using card:)

[Chelseapop]

Learn something new every day.

[Beanb41]

Celebrity also take cash in the Casino and pay out in cash as well. Slot machines take notes from $1 to $100. Obviously no gambling addiction issues on cruise ships

[2oldsalts]

From what I have researched on the forum, the US dollar is the currency of RCI ships. I want to use cash in the casino (don't mind a fling on the pokies & hubby likes blackjack), so should I buy some US cash before we board? If so, does anyone know what denominations we should get? Also we have prepaid our gratuities but may want to pay some more for good service. Do they only have $1, $10, $20, $50 notes?

I know I'm asking a lot of questions but am a bit anal about planning.

 

 

You can use the Casino pokies to avoid paying for the ATM. Use your sea pass card in the slot machine, nominate the amount you want to spend/take, spin off one spin, press 'collect', and voila, cash!

 

 

 

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[Mr&MrsCookie]

I was planning on taking some US$ for the casino - I didn't know it was an option of using your sea pass card instead. That's probably a bit more dangerous (for me at least) to use the seemingly endless amount on a card. And having to face the hubby when he sees the bill at the end!:eek:

[2oldsalts]

I was planning on taking some US$ for the casino - I didn't know it was an option of using your sea pass card instead. That's probably a bit more dangerous (for me at least) to use the seemingly endless amount on a card. And having to face the hubby when he sees the bill at the end!:eek:

 

 

Totally agree with you! I've never done it, but it is a thing.

 

 

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