How much cash would YOU carry for a Mediterranean cruise?

[Velvetwater]

We don't have kids so:

 

If I am on a planned excursion most of the day around 30 euro pp

 

If I am hanging out in port around 50 euro pp

 

If I am hanging around in port and I am planning a meal 70+ euro pp

 

In Italy it may be a bit more as although Italy isn't as expensive as people think they do have Coperto in lots of establishments. It's highly likely we won't spend the above sometimes but we like buying something to remember the trip and trying local foods and drinks.

 

Also...depending on your ports you may also need another currency. Croatia uses Kuna for example and they prefer those.

[GUT2407]

Would need to know what shared excursions your doing.

 

Personally I carry little or no cash, and rely on cards.

[SPacificbound]

What rate and fee are you paying to do that?

 

Exchange rates change continually. Our bank changes the USD to Euros at the posted exchange rate that day plus a very small fee.

[whogo]

I would take US$300, my wife would take a little less. I would withdraw foreign currency from ATM's as needed.

[Bizmark'sMom]

I can't break it down that way.

I leave the US with 200 eu. That will get me from the airport to my hotel or rented apartment, and buy a basic meal. Following that, I either pay with a credit card or withdraw euros from an ATM as I need to.