Here is a summary of all the main cruise lines’ currencies you can pay with onboard. Most cruise lines use a cashless systems so it’s best to check which card and account you plan to use for paying.
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Cruise Line |
Currency |
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Azamara Cruises |
US Dollar |
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Carnival |
US Dollar |
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Costa |
Euro (€) and US Dollar |
The euro is the legal currency aboard, except for Caribbean cruises departing from Miami, South American cruises, Spring transatlantic cruises departing from South America, and Far Eastern cruises in which case it is the US Dollar. |
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Cunard |
US Dollar |
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Disney Cruise Line |
US Dollar |
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Fred Olsen |
Pound Sterling |
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Holland and America Line |
US Dollar |
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MSC Cruises |
Euro (€) and US Dollar |
For cruises in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Antilles, Dubai, the Emirates and Oman, as well as MSC Grand Voyages departing from Europe, the onboard currency is the Euro (€). For cruises in the Caribbean, South America and South Africa, as well as MSC Grand Voyages going to Europe and to Australia, the onboard currency is the US Dollar ($). |
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Norwegian Cruise Line |
US Dollar |
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P&O Cruises |
Pounds Sterling |
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Princess Cruises |
US Dollar and Aus Dollar |
Onboard currency is in US dollars. However, on select Australian-based itineraries, the onboard currency is in Australian dollars.
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Royal Caribbean |
US Dollar |
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Thomson-Marella |
Pounds Sterling |
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