FTF's with Carnival cruise/bahamas?

[Scott90]

Hey everyone...

I am going on a Carival cruise in a couple weeks and will be going down to the Bahamas.  I know the Bahamas is "technically" foreign, but they take American currency so I was wondering if a card with no FTF is required down there.  Meaning, if I use a card that does not offer no FTF, will I be charged one or is it not considered foreign on the boat and on the Bahama islands?

Also, if I need to use a card with 0 FTF, what are some of the popular ones?  I have a cap one quicksilver so I know that would work, but what are some others.  How about Chase Freedom?

Thanks in advance everyone and enjoy your weekend!

[elim]

i did that cruise out of port-of-miami... great time!  have fun!

2 years later i bought a 42' sailboat and cruised south america and the carib for 5 1/2 years. tripppppppp  :]

edit: cruised mexico from miami... departed from port canav to bahamas (been awhile)

[longtimelurker]

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@Scott90 wrote:

Hey everyone...

I am going on a Carival cruise in a couple weeks and will be going down to the Bahamas.  I know the Bahamas is "technically" foreign, but they take American currency so I was wondering if a card with no FTF is required down there.  Meaning, if I use a card that does not offer no FTF, will I be charged one or is it not considered foreign on the boat and on the Bahama islands?

Also, if I need to use a card with 0 FTF, what are some of the popular ones?  I have a cap one quicksilver so I know that would work, but what are some others.  How about Chase Freedom?

Thanks in advance everyone and enjoy your weekend!

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Expect FTF, it's outside the US that counts.   Cap One cards are fine, Chase Freedom has a FTF, CSP doesn't.   

[Little_Lulu]

I just got off the Carnival Sensation to the Bahamas last week. What ship are you going on?

[Scott90]

This time I will be on the fantasy, out of Charleston.

[Jaylima91]

Yes I was in the Royal Caribbean this month and went to the Bahamas. It really all depends on the merchant but yes for the most part there is a FTF. Discover IT was my main card due to no FTF and 2% cash back on all international purchases.

[Jaylima91]

Have fun btw!