Passport & currency exchange questions...

rlcarmichael · 10-01-2009

They recommend leaving valuables on the ship. Ok, what do you do with your passport if you are doing beach excursions?!? Not like you can fit them into your swim container and keep it in your pocket.

We are doing the western. Do you need to get some local currency or what is the best bet for exchange.

gatour · 10-02-2009

I am assuming the Western Caribbean.

No need to take passport with you while on-shore if you have drivers license. To get back ship after visiting the port of call you need a photo id and your room key to show the local authorities. Once shown they will let you on to the pier. You then will still the room key to get back on the ship (you will also need the key to get off the ship, they use this to see if anyone is missing before they depart).

No need to get any foreign currency. All Caribbean ports merchants accept US Dollars.

rlcarmichael · 10-03-2009

Thanks. Makes life much simpler. Western it is. 14 days and counting!!!

jk8 · 10-03-2009

You are so lucky! I wish I was down to 14 days. Enjoy!

rlcarmichael · 10-05-2009

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Originally Posted by jk8

You are so lucky! I wish I was down to 14 days. Enjoy!

Send money to help pay my bar & spa tab and it will be almost just like being there!

jk8 · 10-05-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlcarmichael

Send money to help pay my bar & spa tab and it will be almost just like being there!

Hmmm, let me think about that.

rlcarmichael · 10-07-2009

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Originally Posted by jk8

Hmmm, let me think about that.

Ok, but there are OTHER MBers who are waiting to take your place. VISA/MC accepted.

rlcarmichael · 10-07-2009

Hot dang, I'm in SINGLE DIGITS!!!!

gatour · 10-15-2009

Packed yet?

rlcarmichael · 10-15-2009

No but I know where everything is to pack. Print boarding passes in 4:75 hours! Brain boarded the ship last weekend.

Now what I really have to do is finish up all the loose ends at work!

A Goofy Family · 10-15-2009

Have a wonderful trip Richard!

10-01-2009	#1 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Passport & currency exchange questions... They recommend leaving valuables on the ship. Ok, what do you do with your passport if you are doing beach excursions?!? Not like you can fit them into your swim container and keep it in your pocket. We are doing the western. Do you need to get some local currency or what is the best bet for exchange. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 9 hours 6 minutes

10-02-2009	#2 (permalink)
gatour Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 715	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... I am assuming the Western Caribbean. No need to take passport with you while on-shore if you have drivers license. To get back ship after visiting the port of call you need a photo id and your room key to show the local authorities. Once shown they will let you on to the pier. You then will still the room key to get back on the ship (you will also need the key to get off the ship, they use this to see if anyone is missing before they depart). No need to get any foreign currency. All Caribbean ports merchants accept US Dollars.

10-03-2009	#3 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... Thanks. Makes life much simpler. Western it is. 14 days and counting!!! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 9 hours 6 minutes

10-03-2009	#4 (permalink)
jk8 Disney Cruise Alumni Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: IN - the Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Posts: 2,546	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... You are so lucky! I wish I was down to 14 days. Enjoy! __________________ Julie 2008 OKW - first DVC stay! 2008 WL and Disney Magic Western! 2007 POFQ 2006 Pop Century 2006 CR & 7 day Disney Magic Eastern!!! 2004 POP Century 2004 offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 2010 Disney Magic Cruise 133 days 0 hours 17 minutes

10-07-2009	#8 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... Hot dang, I'm in SINGLE DIGITS!!!! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 9 hours 6 minutes

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10-15-2009	#9 (permalink)
gatour Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Jacksonville Posts: 715	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... Packed yet?

10-15-2009	#10 (permalink)
rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,996	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... No but I know where everything is to pack. Print boarding passes in 4:75 hours! Brain boarded the ship last weekend. Now what I really have to do is finish up all the loose ends at work! __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 19 days 9 hours 6 minutes

10-15-2009	#11 (permalink)
A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: Passport & currency exchange questions... Have a wonderful trip Richard! __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 112 days 20 hours 21 minutes

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