Western Caribbean Cruise - Visas and Currency?

**marlouwrig** · 8 Jan 17, 03:29 PM

We are doing a Western Caribbean Cruise with Celebrity in April out of Miami, calling at Cozumel, Grand Cayman, Jamaica and Haiti. Just got off the phone from DS who asked me if we would need visas. How stupid am I! Can't believe I haven't even considered this.

As far as I can see we don't need any but thought I would just check with the experts on here.

Also are US dollars widely accepted in these ports of call or would we need local currency.

Thanks in advance for any helpful insight

**cheekydeeky** · 8 Jan 17, 04:07 PM

We did a western and eastern cruise and didn't need anything extra. Also used dollars at all ports although took a credit card too just in case.

Omega1 · 8 Jan 17, 07:02 PM

As above, no visas required. All Caribbean ports accept US dollars.

Cinderellas · 8 Jan 17, 07:16 PM

Oh my, we are on our first Caribbean cruise from Miami this Thursday and read your thread with trepidation!. Never thought of any other visas 😳

**marlouwrig** · 9 Jan 17, 08:32 AM

Thank you for the reassurance on this. I am now trying to find out if we need vaccinations. Have tried to research online. Think I may need to consult GP on this one as I can't seem to find a definitive answer😐

Omega1 · 9 Jan 17, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by marlouwrig

Thank you for the reassurance on this. I am now trying to find out if we need vaccinations. Have tried to research online. Think I may need to consult GP on this one as I can't seem to find a definitive answer😐

Our GP surgery uses the NHS Fit for Travel website to determine which vaccinations are required.

Scotty · 9 Jan 17, 07:08 PM

We were told no vaccinations/malaria treatment unless we were overnighting in port.
Been to Caribbean a few times on cruises and never yet had a jag.

Pootle · 11 Jan 17, 11:26 PM

Doing the same cruise with Celebrity out of Miami in a few days - taking only $$, no vaccinations and no visas

**marlouwrig** · 11 Jan 17, 11:30 PM

Thank you for the replies

Have a great trip Pootle

**cheekydeeky** · 12 Jan 17, 12:28 AM

We needed vaccinations for the same itinerary

8 Jan 17, 07:02 PM	#3
	8 Jan 17, 07:02 PM Omega1 Imagineer
Omega1 Imagineer Join Date: Jan 08	As above, no visas required. All Caribbean ports accept US dollars.