Marmaduke Posted October 20, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 20, 2017 I am on the Arabian Gulf Cruise departing 14 Nov. 2017. Will the ship still be visiting Doha in Qatar, on 21 November or does the current political situation prevent cruise ships from calling at Qatar ? I am just wondering whether to order some currency (Rials) for that port. If the answer is no what other ports are likely to be the substitute, if any ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 20, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Bonnie will answer the question about the itinerary I am sure but I can say from experience unless you are in a very remote part of Qatar they are happy to take US dollars so I never carry local currency these days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBMacLaird Posted October 20, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Hi Marmaduke, I haven't heard of a cancellation but let me ask our Itinerary Department. It may take a day or two since it is the end-of-week in Miami. bb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmaduke Posted October 28, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thank you, uktog for the advice regarding the acceptance of US dollars. I have ordered some UAE dirhams for Dubai and Abu Dhabi but will take a supply of US dollars for the other ports. Worst case, I expect there are money changers in the souks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted October 28, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Thank you, uktog for the advice regarding the acceptance of US dollars. I have ordered some UAE dirhams for Dubai and Abu Dhabi but will take a supply of US dollars for the other ports. Worst case, I expect there are money changers in the souks. Oh you will find them there but in typical fashion in that region, you may well not need them - if there is a deal to be done with that stallholder, it will be done. The only thing that might change things is some very recent external event that makes one currency less favourable all of a sudden, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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