the2ofus Posted November 28, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I know that you can buy almost anything on any of the islands with a credit card and most of my purchases will be done that way. However, for small purchases or tips, it would be nice to have local currency. Also, it is fun to keep a few coins for souvenirs. Will it be available on the ship for those ports where local currency is used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted November 28, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I know that you can buy almost anything on any of the islands with a credit card and most of my purchases will be done that way. However, for small purchases or tips, it would be nice to have local currency. Also, it is fun to keep a few coins for souvenirs. Will it be available on the ship for those ports where local currency is used? On the upcoming Viking Sun World Cruise the ship is not carrying currency of the countries we will visit so I suspect the same for the various Caribbean countries. In all honesty, I can't remember seeing any local currency in the BVI, or USVI or ABC islands for that matter. All seemed to use US $. French West Indies used US $ or Euros depending on the place. Hope this helps.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dauntless Posted November 28, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 28, 2017 I know that you can buy almost anything on any of the islands with a credit card and most of my purchases will be done that way. However, for small purchases or tips, it would be nice to have local currency. Also, it is fun to keep a few coins for souvenirs. Will it be available on the ship for those ports where local currency is used? Can't speak about this situation but I can tell you that on the Viking Homelands cruise there were 6 different currencies involved and no exchanges were done on the ship. We made arrangements with our local bank to handle local incidentals for various locations before we left home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted November 28, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Can't speak about this situation but I can tell you that on the Viking Homelands cruise there were 6 different currencies involved and no exchanges were done on the ship. We made arrangements with our local bank to handle local incidentals for various locations before we left home. Viking does not do currency exchange on any of its cruises. Your choices are to bring it from home or to visit the ATM as you land. Personally, I prefer using the ATM for exchange because the overall ding on exchange rates and fees in better. While we are at it, I wish that the tour prices included tips for the guide and driver and then we wouldn't have to worry so much about having the right currency or the right change. I also wish that they would include change for the toilets where necessary--and making sure that the guides have plenty of change to hand out. ATM machines dispense bills, not coins and breaking a bill can be difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the2ofus Posted November 29, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted November 29, 2017 I'll check the itinerary, but I'm thinking Guadaloupe and St. Kitts have local currency. Doubtful our small town bank will be able to provide small amounts of currency for those. Maybe some folks who have been on this itinerary will weigh in as to their experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpacifico Posted November 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 29, 2017 We go to the Caribbean every winter and I use american currency. I never have a problem in the markets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemere Posted November 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2017 What about Mexico and Belize as far as using money? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyR1 Posted December 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 14, 2017 USD is accepted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geffric Posted December 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 15, 2017 i think they would rather have USD than local currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Avery Posted December 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 15, 2017 We have been to many places in Mexico and have never had USD refused. Usually give us a good rate of exchange as well. Currently a bit less than 20/1.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Azulann Posted December 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 15, 2017 St Martin/ Maartin will take euros! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jiminyC_fan Posted December 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 15, 2017 What about Mexico and Belize as far as using money?Thanks. We go to Cozumel, MX for 3-5 weeks per year. They gladly accept USD. We have never exchanged for pesos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geffric Posted December 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 15, 2017 What about Mexico and Belize as far as using money?Thanks. Usd..in both countries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellemere Posted December 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 19, 2017 Just back from cruise on Viking Sky to the western Caribbean. We took US dollar bills to use for tipping and small purchases. Merchants will quote you a price. Make sure you ask if that is pesos or American dollars. Had no problems. Guest services on the ship can give you change for American money. We were able to change our $20 bill for $1bills so we had more money for tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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