luv2cruz62 Posted December 30, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We are doing a B2B in January, visiting St. Thomas, St. Maarten (already know that both are US Currency) Falmouth Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel. Do all of these ports accept American currency? Thanks (and thanks for not rolling your eyes) ;p:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 30, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Yes, USD is accepted Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busterfla Posted December 30, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2017 All of them will gladly accept your dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 30, 2017 We are doing a B2B in January, visiting St. Thomas, St. Maarten (already know that both are US Currency) Falmouth Jamaica, Grand Cayman and Cozumel.Do all of these ports accept American currency? Thanks (and thanks for not rolling your eyes) ;p:rolleyes: Yes. US dollars are widely accepted in the Caribbean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 30, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They do take USA dollars and you can also use credit cards in most stores and restaurants. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted December 30, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Yes they do no problem at all :). Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 30, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 30, 2017 As the others said, no problem with US$ in those ports Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut cruiser Posted December 30, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They may give you change in local currency so it is best to take small bills if paying in cash so you don't end up with "cash" you can't spend anywhere else . If needed, you can exchange US cash for smaller bills ($1, $5, $10) at the customer services desk on the ship. You will need cash if you plan to grab a cab in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satxdiver Posted December 30, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They will not accept torn, worn or marked bills plus bills over $20 so make sure you have bills that are in good shape without any markings. . Sometimes they will give you change in their currency particularly expect coins of the local currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host CJSKIDS Posted December 30, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 30, 2017 As everyone has said, they all will gladly take US currency. I always bring small bills with me, lots of $5 and $10 bills and some $1 so it's not as much of an issue to make change. One cab driver turned and said "I can't make change" as we approached our stops and I was able to him "don't worry about it". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenghisKhan Posted December 30, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I personally try to verify if they will be able to provide change in USD before any transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They will not accept torn, worn or marked bills plus bills over $20 so make sure you have bills that are in good shape without any markings. . Sometimes they will give you change in their currency particularly expect coins of the local currency. Are new three dollar bills okay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XBGuy Posted December 30, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 30, 2017 They may give you change in local currency so it is best to take small bills if paying in cash so you don't end up with "cash" you can't spend anywhere else . If needed, you can exchange US cash for smaller bills ($1, $5, $10) at the customer services desk on the ship. You will need cash if you plan to grab a cab in port. I've noticed at the Passenger Services Desk a "Globe" for donations to some Princess-sponsored charity. Most of the cash visible inside the globe is non-U.S. It is apparent that many people drop of the various currencies that they acquire on port visits into this donation box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruz62 Posted December 30, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Thanks for all the info! Great idea for having smaller bills! My Son-In-Law, who is with the British Navy, was in the Caribbean for hurricane relief. He said he had some currency left over from there that he would give me. I think he said about 23,000 dollars....I thought "Wow! How generous of him!" then figured out it's about $2.30 lol.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Thanks for all the info! Great idea for having smaller bills! My Son-In-Law, who is with the British Navy, was in the Caribbean for hurricane relief. He said he had some currency left over from there that he would give me. I think he said about 23,000 dollars....I thought "Wow! How generous of him!" then figured out it's about $2.30 lol.. 23,000 East Caribbean dollars is about $8,521 US dollars. 23,000 Jamaican dollars is about $185 US dollars. So you might want to find out what currency your SIL is referring to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted December 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Are new three dollar bills okay? Whose picture is on them, yours? :confused: Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 30, 2017 Whose picture is on them, yours? :confused: Tom I would like to answer your question, but I am trying to keep this from becoming political. I'll give you a hint, Barbara Walters interviewed the person. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted December 30, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I would like to answer your question, but I am trying to keep this from becoming political. I'll give you a hint, Barbara Walters interviewed the person. I figure since you're talking about a $3 bill it's humor anyway. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 31, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Yes they do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted December 31, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I figure since you're talking about a $3 bill it's humor anyway. Tom True, $3 bills are a joke. HOWEVER, don't take any $2 bills. They are perfectly good tender but even many in the U.S. don't recognize them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 31, 2017 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I figure since you're talking about a $3 bill it's humor anyway. Tom How do you make change for a $9 if you don't have any $3s? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted December 31, 2017 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2017 I figure since you're talking about a $3 bill it's humor anyway. Tom Yes, but some people get really touchy about certain things, and I was concerned my answer would touch those people the wrong way. :evilsmile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruz62 Posted December 31, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Thanks for all the info! Great idea for having smaller bills! My Son-In-Law, who is with the British Navy, was in the Caribbean for hurricane relief. He said he had some currency left over from there that he would give me. I think he said about 23,000 dollars....I thought "Wow! How generous of him!" then figured out it's about $2.30 lol.. OK my apologies! (Now I am rolling my OWN eyes!) I was mistaken at the amount...it was 250 Jamaican dollars not 23000....my bad (and so is my memory) ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted December 31, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Most of those ports will also take Canadian currency, as well (depends on the shop). That said, the exchange rate can be poor. Lots of times we see prices posted in five or six currencies in the souvenir shops, especially in places like Cozumel that have tourists from all over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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