What currencies will I need to take on my cruise?

What currencies will I need to take on my cruise?

On board payments
  1. All transactions are in Pounds Sterling (£).
  2. American Express is not accepted for settling on board account balances.
  3. Please note you will need to present a physical card at check-in
While ashore
  1. Ships carry a small amount of local currency.
  2. It’s recommended to bring some local currency for independent shops that may not accept cards.
  3. Please note that on longer voyages, ships may carry limited supplies of less commonly used currencies
Travel money with FairFX
FairFX offers a convenient way to manage travel money:
✅ Benefits of FairFX Virtual Cards.
✅Spend fee-free in up to 20 major currencies.
✅Accepted in over 190 countries (where Mastercard is accepted).
✅Instant access via web and mobile app.
✅No subscription or monthly fees.
✅Up to 3.5% cashback at top UK retailers.
✅Funds are protected via safeguarded bank accounts.

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