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What money should I take to the Caribbean?

As US Dollars are so widely used across the Caribbean, a secure currency card can be really handy for your holiday spends.



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As US Dollars are so widely used across the Caribbean, a secure currency card can be really handy for your holiday spends. Simply load it with dollars before you go and you can top up while you're travelling, withdraw money from cash machines and make contactless payments.

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1 USD = 2.70255 XCD Oct 17, 2023 13:57 UTC Check the currency rates against all the world currencies here.

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Many people suggest $100 per day, and this has generally worked well for me in my cruising experiences, but there are a lot of variables to consider.

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September is the cheapest time to book a Caribbean holiday as it falls in the middle of hurricane season. However, don't let that put you off, as this usually just means there's a greater chance of showers at that time. Hurricane season in the Caribbean runs from June 1 to November 30.

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The Barbadian dollar (BDS official currency), US dollar and credit cards are universally accepted on the island of Barbados (except American Express). Euros are not accepted as a form of payment.

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The ship is a cashless system. Your cruise card/seapass will be your roomier, security check when boarding/disembarking the ship, and your onboard charge card.

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