How much cash?

[pippy]

I know DCL is virtually cash free, just use the "Card" but I think we will still need money and/or travelers checks, for on shoar.
How much cash should our DF bring with us?

Thanks!!

Gettin Close

 

[gshoemate]

How long are you going for? We went on the 3 day and only brough 100.00 cash in 5's and 1's for tipping room service and such. We bought a few items on Nassau but not many. I think most of the places took credit cards and they had an ATM, even thought I didn't feel comfortable using it.

 

[pippy]

We're going on a 7 day cruise. I was thinking around 300.00
Too much? Too Little?

Thanks

Kim

 

[dthogue]

If you are bringing traveler's checks you can get them cashed at Guest Services. Would cut down on the amount of cash you would be carrying.

Tammy

 

[pippy]

That's a great idea!! I didn't know I could do that. I would really hate to be carrying around that kind of money. I know DCL has a safe in the room, but I understand from reading other threads that they don't always work.

 

[brack]

I take virtually no cash on any vacation; just enough for tips. Travelers checks are good (and safe) for any other needs. They can be cashed as someone pointed out. I prefer to use a credit card for most of my spending with money in my savings to pay the bill off when it comes. (I hate paying interest)

 

[Magic_Fan_Bruce]

According to my packing list, we take:

1 - $100 Bill for Parking (credit cards really slow down the line)
2 - $20 Bills for Baggage Tips (On/Off)
30 - $1 Bills for Room Service Tips ($2-$4 each)