Prepaid credit card and foreign currency

[telnshell]

We are travelling to the Caribbean on our first cruise in September. Will we be able to use prepaid credit card to pay off our onboard spend at the end of our trip? Also am I right in thinking most Caribbean islands will take American dollars? Or do I need to think about other currencies? :)

[taglovestocruise]

Your US currency will be fine. When you check in before boarding you will need to give them cash, $500.00 minimum, or the cc you will use to settle your account at the end of the cruise.

..From Celebrity..

 

We accept the following credit cards on board Celebrity Cruises ships: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery and Diners Card. We don’t accept American Express Traveller Cheque Cards or any other pre-paid cards or Maestro/ Switch cards.

Whilst you are onboard, your spend will be authorised at the close of business each day. Your card provider, as part of their standard procedures, may retain these authorisations (also known as ‘hold charges’) for up to 28 days which are outside of the control of RCL Cruises Ltd. For this reason, you may wish to set up a cash only account or register a credit card rather than a debit card at the start of your sailing. You may also wish to contact your bank at the end of your cruise to assist with any outstanding authorisations.

Final settlement of your account will take place at the end of your cruise. If you are travelling on consecutive cruises your bill will be settled at the end of each cruise

[hancock]

No prepaid cards are accepted for payment on the ship.