FH and I are trying to decide how much spending money we should have for HM. We're going on a cruise and spending 3 nights in San Juan. We were thinking about 2K.
Not enough, too much? How much are you planning to take with you?
BriBri529
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I think alot of people are interpreting the question wrong . . .
I think we will probably spend between 1K and 2K for spending . . . We plan on going all inclusive
Janine24
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Posted by nov.bride
I am sorry, I voted wrong.....I thought the post was how much are you spending on your honeymoon..not how much spending money
Anyway, we are bringing around 1000- 2000 plus credit cards just in case.
( we are going to Jamaica all inclusive)
same here... I thought we were to vote on how much our HM costs... FH and I are also going to jamaica and to be totally honext with you we haven't even thought about spending money yet... luckily our HM is all inclusive...
BlondeJD
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Posted by Janine24
Posted by nov.bride
I am sorry, I voted wrong.....I thought the post was how much are you spending on your honeymoon..not how much spending money
Anyway, we are bringing around 1000- 2000 plus credit cards just in case.
( we are going to Jamaica all inclusive)
same here... I thought we were to vote on how much our HM costs... FH and I are also going to jamaica and to be totally honext with you we haven't even thought about spending money yet... luckily our HM is all inclusive...
Oops--I voted wrong too. I'm not sure how much spending $$ we'll be taking.
Rob-luvs-me
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Ok - for a cruise these are the things you would need money for - - Oh I take it you are including in this amount SHIP charges? Because that will make a big difference.
Where are you staying in San Juan?
Ok -
On ship charges - figure: Drinks (about $2.50 for a soda, $3.50-$9 for alcoholic drinks, bottles of wine $22 and up)
Shore excursions - depends on if you will book yourself or with cruise lines - figure $40pp-150pp -(most like catamaran and snorkeling will be in the $40 -50 Range)
Pictures on board? - they take your photo and sell as souvenirs - figure $20 IF you are even interested in this.
Misc shopping on board - depends on what you want
Tips for the crew - See amounts that your cruise line sets - keep in mind many tip over the suggested amount if the service is good.
Off the ship:
This depends on what you booked while on the ship - if you booked shore excursions you won't need much for activities you will need much more if you don't- for say taxis, water rentals, drinks etc
Shopping money - again this depends on you - some go to the islands and buy a lot of jewelry, etc others just some basic souvenirs.
Now in San Juan - where are you staying - do you plan on going to other hotels to eat or to eat at your own hotel. (I know a great fish restaurant if you are interested).
You will need money for: Meals, Drinks, Taxi, Tips, Shopping.
I tried to break it up and tell you what kind of things you need money for rather than amounts - What is 2K to one person might cost the next 4k or 1k - a lot depends on what you enjoy doing, how much you two drink, and how much shopping you have in mind - The great thing about a cruise is that you can make it an extravagant or a more budget trip depending on your needs and wants.
