Paper or Plastic in the Caribbean?

[TKinAZ]

On 6/2, we're cruising the Caribbean for the first time? Should we plan on taking cash for all of our port purchases, or will debit/credit be okay? Any thoughts and ideas are appreciated! :)

[sherry7]

It really depends on the shop where you're at...some are really small and aren't set up for credit card purchases. If you do plan on using a credit card, ask if they have a Foreign Transaction Fee. My MBNA RCCL Visa 'suprised' me with this, although it was only about 1% or so.

 

Personally, I take very little cash with me. I go to the casino every couple of days and use my Sea Pass to take out cash...supposedly for gambling. ;) Hey, sometimes I do hit the nickle slots on the way out. :cool: No extra charge for this either.

[comxkid]

On 6/2, we're cruising the Caribbean for the first time? Should we plan on taking cash for all of our port purchases, or will debit/credit be okay? Any thoughts and ideas are appreciated! :)

 

Using debit cards in a foreign country is not a good practice. With credit cards, your banking account is protected.

 

I tend to use credit cards in well established stores and cash for vendors.

[jdkey]

Sherry, and if you use the RCI cc you get extra point for the balance charged to pay off the sea pass!

Debbie

[phoenixlady]

You can get cash off your sea-pass card and you'll need plenty in the Caribbean. There are very few vendors that will take anything other than cash. Most tour drivers will take a credit card but the roadside vendors want cash. At least that was our experience.:)

[sherry7]

Sherry, and if you use the RCI cc you get extra point for the balance charged to pay off the sea pass!

Debbie

 

Yep, 2% since it's a RCCL purchase...gotta love them points! :D