paganwoman Posted May 10, 2021 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Been to Europe and many other places in the world but never to the Caribbean. Have a cruise booked for next January and my question is on the currency for the various islands. For our other cruises especially in Europe it was easy (the Euro) and just going to ATMs when needed. But the various islands each have their own currency so what have others done in the past? Just use credit cards, or do some shops take US money? And hey isn't it fun to be planning again?😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 10, 2021 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Every island that I have been to has taken American dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientWanderer Posted May 10, 2021 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Back in 2012, we spent 21 days cruising around the Caribbean -- many different port stops -- and only used U.S. dollars. No problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted May 10, 2021 #4 Share Posted May 10, 2021 I have been all through the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and South America and US dollars have always been welcome. Small denominations come in handy but for many activities a credit card is easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted May 10, 2021 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2021 If you will be on a French Island, such as the French side of St. Martin, or Martinique, you may need Euro. But otherwise, it is as the others have said---US currency does fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Mary229 Posted May 10, 2021 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2021 49 minutes ago, RuthC said: If you will be on a French Island, such as the French side of St. Martin, or Martinique, you may need Euro. But otherwise, it is as the others have said---US currency does fine. I have spent US dollars with the street vendors in Martinique, otherwise I use credit card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paganwoman Posted May 10, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted May 10, 2021 thanks everyone. That is what I thought but just wanted to be sure. Now back to planning some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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