Currency Exchange Rates Onboard Sun in South America

[logan25]

Does anyone know the currency exchange rate for local currencies of Uruguay and Brazil if I choose to exchange USD while onboard the ship?

 

I realize that currency rates fluctuate. I'm trying to maximize my exchange without additional fees. My bank changes a small fee no matter the amount of currency ordered. Airport kiosks have lousy exchange rates in my opinion. ATMs charge fees (at least through my bank).

[BirdTravels]

Does anyone know the currency exchange rate for local currencies of Uruguay and Brazil if I choose to exchange USD while onboard the ship?

 

I realize that currency rates fluctuate. I'm trying to maximize my exchange without additional fees. My bank changes a small fee no matter the amount of currency ordered. Airport kiosks have lousy exchange rates in my opinion. ATMs charge fees (at least through my bank).

 

The ship's exchange rate will be worse.

[logan25]

Good to know. I really only need a little walking around money, as tours will be pre-booked or with the ship. I will have credit cards, but no vendor wants to take a credit card for purchasing a can of soda.

[mugtech]

The ship's exchange rate will be worse.

 

In addition there was a $10 charge per exchange, no matter how many dollars, on the Spirit in 2014 in Europe.

[Clay Clayton]

FWIW, and bear in mind it will be seven year old news by the time you arrive, but when we did our 'round the horn trip in 2010, all the private excursions and our limo from Valparaiso to Santiago strongly requested US dollars in cash. We didn't exchange any money anywhere. We were uncomfortable toting so much cash with us, I was very relieved when I was able to be aboard and store it away in the safe.

 

Have a great cruise...still our favorite!