New2cruise1483 Posted May 18, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Has anybody had any trouble using U.S. currency in the southern Caribbean ports? We are going to St. Croix, St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Barbados and Antigua in September. Also, if we have to exchange currency, can we do so onaboard the ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 18, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) We've had no problems using US Dollars in the ports you mention. By the way, St. Croix is the US. Edited May 18, 2015 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjny Posted May 18, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 18, 2015 We have been to most of the Caribbean islands. They gladly accept US Dollars at every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted May 18, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Thank you all for the quick replies. I was a little worried when reading about the official currency of some of the islands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAOk1945 Posted May 18, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Same here. No problems using US currency. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted May 18, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 18, 2015 No problem using US dollars in the Caribbean. Would suggest you use small bills otherwise you may receive change in local currency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New2cruise1483 Posted May 18, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to try to bring a lot of singles and smaller bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 18, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 18, 2015 No problem using US dollars in the Caribbean. Would suggest you use small bills otherwise you may receive change in local currency. Good point. In fact, before we make a cash purchase, I ask if they will give me US change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted May 18, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) I was thinking the same thing. I'm going to try to bring a lot of singles and smaller bills. You can get your large bills exchanged for small bills at customer service. ;) LuLu Edited May 18, 2015 by OCruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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