Cangrejo Posted November 15, 2008 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2008 We are booked to go on the Star Clipper (Singapore to Phuket) on December 13. We have travelled a lot - Mexico and the Caribbean, and a couple of times to Europe - but this is just only our second cruise - the first was over 20 years ago! So we are cruise newbies... What should we bring for money? We're bringing our credit cards. But should we purchase small amounts of Euros, Singapore dollars, Malaysian ringits and Thai bhats before we leave home? Or should we just assume that there will be lots of ATMs? Would travellers checks in US dollars be easy to exchange? Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. Also if this topic is covered on another board please redirect us to it. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted November 15, 2008 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2008 ATM's are everywhere. Get your local currency when you get to each country. I sail on Star Clipper next weekend (Nov. 22) and I'm only bringing a few left over euros, no baht or ringitt. And if you are going to Cambodia at some point on your trip they only take dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexfolkart Posted November 19, 2008 #3 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Travelers checks are virtually a thing of the past and in some places they are discounted very badly if they are even accepted.Sherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cangrejo Posted November 19, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Thank you Susie and Mex for your answers. We feel more at ease... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimau Posted November 19, 2008 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Before I leave home I now make sure i have lots of money in my checking account as I have used ATMs in other countries where I cannot get money from savings. The machines defaulted to withdrawals from checking. The first place I had trouble was Thailand. All the screens were in english except the important one. I finally got a local to help after a few days. I have also run into some in Morroco where you could simply not access savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiela Posted February 6, 2009 #6 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Another thing I don't see mentioned. Alcohol on the Clippers is considerabley cheaper than on large cruise ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSEm Posted February 6, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 6, 2009 Many ATM will only accept a 4 digit pin. Call your ATM bank and let them know when and where you are traveling. You do not want to be overseas and have your ATM frozen because of unusal usage (overseas). Also call your Credit Card issuers. MSEm PS I agree Travelers checks are almost unless outside the USA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiesan Posted February 8, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Another thing I don't see mentioned. Alcohol on the Clippers is considerabley cheaper than on large cruise ships. Disagree. Because drinks are priced in euros they are considerably more for Americans. We hardly had any alcohol on our recent Nov. '08 Phuket Star Clipper cruise because of the prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajaed69 Posted February 9, 2009 #9 Share Posted February 9, 2009 We found that the drinks on the STAR CLIPPER were cheaper that on HAL or NCL. The wine was definately cheaper on the Star Clipper and was just a good with a wide selection from different countries.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holidayhopes Posted February 18, 2009 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Have just returned from a week on Star Clipper in Thailand. Wine and beer was half the price on the Clipper as it was in the hotel in Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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