Breaking large bills onboard

[bbtbear]

I'm doing some last minute preparations before boarding the Dream on the 23rd and need to get my cash in order. I intend to bring some $1s, $5s, and $10s for tipping, but was wondering if I could also break some large bills on the ship, either at guest services or maybe at the casino as needed before traveling into ports. I know I don't want to bring large bills into port, but I also don't want to carry a huge fat roll of cash in small denominations with me onto the ship if I don't have to. I am a woman traveling alone until I get to the ship and intend to keep my cash in a hidden pouch under my shirt. Having a big old wad of cash there will both make me uncomfortable, and make it a little more obvious that there is something hidden. Can I break cash down into smaller denominations on the ship as needed?

Many thanks!

[DanvilleCruiser]

I was able to go to Guest Services and get smaller bills.

[Eliot Ness]

The casino cage will happily break them for you also.

[bbtbear]

Thanks so much for your help! 🙂

[shof515]

4 hours ago, DanvilleCruiser said:

I was able to go to Guest Services and get smaller bills.

 

to avoid the lines at the guest services, the sail n sign kiosk machines near guest services can also break bills

[bbtbear]

3 minutes ago, shof515 said:

 

to avoid the lines at the guest services, the sail n sign kiosk machines near guest services can also break bills

Thanks! I had no idea! 

[CRocks]

And it's a good idea to break those big bills on the ship + NOT in some tourist trap ashore. I wouldn't take anything larger than a $20 ashore.

[bbtbear]

1 minute ago, CRocks said:

And it's a good idea to break those big bills on the ship + NOT in some tourist trap ashore. I wouldn't take anything larger than a $20 ashore.

Yeah, that was definitely my plan, even if it meant I would need to bring the full amount of small bills i would need on the ship with me. I certainly don't want to go around flashing $100 bills!

[DanvilleCruiser]

41 minutes ago, shof515 said:

 

to avoid the lines at the guest services, the sail n sign kiosk machines near guest services can also break bills

Just don’t wait too late in the cruise to use the sail and sign kiosks to break bills.  The kiosks were out of money when I tried to break a $50 bill  near the end of a seven day cruise in July.  Luckily, there was only one person in line at Guest Services that morning.

[bbtbear]

Just now, DanvilleCruiser said:

Just don’t wait too late in the cruise to use the sail and sign kiosks to break bills.  The kiosks were out of money when I tried to break a $50 bill  near the end of a seven day cruise in July.  Luckily, there was only one person in line at Guest Services that morning.

Also good to know! Thanks! We have Faster to the Fun, so lines shouldn't be an issue for this cruise, but the kiosks sound very convenient, so long as they are stocked with cash!

[sanmarcosman]

7 hours ago, bbtbear said:

I'm doing some last minute preparations before boarding the Dream on the 23rd and need to get my cash in order.

That's interesting, I'll be aboard the Dream sailing north from Cozumel on the 23rd. 🤔

[bbtbear]

1 hour ago, sanmarcosman said:

That's interesting, I'll be aboard the Dream sailing north from Cozumel on the 23rd. 🤔

lol oops. the 24th. Leaving for NOLA on the 23rd. 🙂

[sanmarcosman]

4 minutes ago, bbtbear said:

lol oops. the 24th. Leaving for NOLA on the 23rd. 🙂

I wouldn't want you on the pier with bag and baggage wondering if you'd missed the ship. Have fun!