HspncElvis Posted August 17, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I'll be cruising into ports, Cayman Island, Aruba, Panama, Costa Rica, and Cozumel. Is it worth it to exchange currency while in port, or should I plan on using american currency for dining and shopping? Do these ports list pricing both american and local currency? Glen and Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nu2sea Posted August 17, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2006 You might want to check the ports of call boards for specific information on your destinations. Here's the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?s=&daysprune=&f=5 Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njscuba Posted August 17, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I'll be cruising into ports, Cayman Island, Aruba, Panama, Costa Rica, and Cozumel. Is it worth it to exchange currency while in port, or should I plan on using american currency for dining and shopping? Do these ports list pricing both american and local currency? Glen and Wendy I've been to all of those places except Costa Rica. You should have no problem using dollars, travellers checks and/or credit card. Most of the places will tell price in dollars and also give change back. Since you are only in the port for a day, personally I would bother to exchange curency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windansea Posted August 17, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I agree. From what I've read on the destinations boards it doesn't seem worth it to exchange your money. Some have even said that (in costa rica & panama) your cruise purser may not be able to change any left over money back to U.S. dollars. I usually just carry cash and do the calculations for the current exchange rate in my head . . . I'm a geek i know:p By the way have you joined our roll call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HspncElvis Posted August 17, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted August 17, 2006 I agree. From what I've read on the destinations boards it doesn't seem worth it to exchange your money. Some have even said that (in costa rica & panama) your cruise purser may not be able to change any left over money back to U.S. dollars. I usually just carry cash and do the calculations for the current exchange rate in my head . . . I'm a geek i know:p By the way have you joined our roll call? Hello I believe we have joined roll call. I entered a responce for Celebrity Constellation. This is our first cruise and are new to this. Thanks for the info. Glen and Wendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted August 27, 2006 #6 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I am sure you will enjoy your first cruise. We will be on this one also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HspncElvis Posted August 27, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted August 27, 2006 I am sure you will enjoy your first cruise. We will be on this one also. Hi Stan, Great, we'll see you onboard. Have you signed up for the connection party? Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meyer4two Posted August 27, 2006 #8 Share Posted August 27, 2006 We did the Western Caribbean cruise to Costa Rica and paid the cab driver in American money. Even at the craft market they all took American dollars. Have a wonderful cruise. Its a great itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stanjj111 Posted August 28, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Both my wife and I signed up as well as a couple we are traveling with. 133 days to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HspncElvis Posted August 28, 2006 Author #10 Share Posted August 28, 2006 Good deal. See you there!! Yea...Seems like a long time, but it'll be here before we know it. Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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