Event Starts in: Do you work in the Technology industry and need to get away and take a break? Ready to recharge, rejuvenate in new surroundings and be inspired by other like minds? Then, you can’t miss the 4th annual TECHSPO At Sea!
TECHSPO At Sea is a 7 night tech networking cruise onboard the Royal Caribbean ‘Grandeur of the Seas’ Cruise Ship, departing Baltimore, Florida, sailing to King's Wharf (Bermuda) and back.
With plenty of networking opportunities in a relaxed environment, it is the perfect place to build a professional network, find business partners, generate new ideas, and learn. In addition to networking opportunities, there are also 3 optional Events on the Days at Sea if you would like to get in some learning during the cruise, including DigiMarCon At Sea, Sales Summit At Sea and TECHSPO At Sea.
Take advantage of our super saver registration rates and secure your cabin early and be sure to bring your partner/family along for a vacation. Hurry, this cruise will sell out weeks before we depart as it did last time. For more details visit https://techspoatsea.com.
Royal Caribbean Grandeur of the Seas, Baltimore, Florida
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Foreign Currency
What is an Onboard Expense Account (Seapass®)? How does it work?
An Onboard Expense Account, also known as your Seapass® onboard account, is the cashless system used for all onboard purchases and services.
The account may be set-up with either a credt card or as a cash account. You may establish a master account and add guests from your stateroom or another stateroom as authorized purchasers on your account.
For each purchase made onboard the ship you will receive a receipt at the point of sale. A final statement will be delivered to your stateroom on the final morning of your cruise vacation for your review.
Guests that set up a Seapass account with a credit card should verify the statement. If all purchases are correct, they will automatically be billed to the credit card.
Guests on a cash account will need to settle their statement onboard prior to disembarking. The ship will provide you with specific details.
The final charge for my SeaPass® was in a different currency. Why is that?
What is the currency conversion service?
Royal Caribbean generally bills onboard charges in US Dollars. We offer a service for our guests to bill their onboard charges in their local currency (rather than in US Dollars). This service uses highly visible, market-driven exchange rates so that there is full transparency and you know exactly what your charges will be in your home currency at the end of the voyage. The exchange rate used, as well as your total charges, will be printed on your final SeaPass® onboard statement before you leave the vessel.
By electing to bill your card in your home currency, you will not be charged any additional fees by your credit card issuer. Royal Caribbean will apply a one-time international currency exchange fee of 3% which will be included in the final SeaPass® onboard statement amount.
What credit cards are eligible for the currency conversion program?
Are all currencies eligible for the currency conversion program?
No. Royal Caribbean currently supports the following currencies:
Australian Dollar (AUD
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Swiss Franc (CHF)
Danish Krone (DKK)
British Pounds (GBP)
The Euro (EUR)
Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Mexican Peso (MXN)
Norwegian Krone (NOK)
Swedish Krona (SEK)
When and where do I authorize Royal Caribbean to convert my onboard charges instead of my bank?
Where does Royal Caribbean get the foreign exchange rate they use?
When is the foreign exchange rate set?
The foreign exchange rate is generally set on the last business day prior to debarkation.
The rates are set on Friday for a Sunday or Monday debarkation because the financial markets on foreign currency are closed on the weekend and do not update the conversion rates before Royal Caribbean prints the final total of onboard charges.
Is the foreign exchange rate better than what my bank will charge me?
Will there be a fee for the currency conversion if it is done by Royal Caribbean? What is it?
Will the international currency exchange fee be better for me than what my bank will charge me?
Most banks will also charge an international currency exchange fee. There are a limited number of credit cards offered by banks that have low fees, and in a few instances the foreign transaction fees are waived (0%).
Royal Caribbean’s fee is very similar to most credit cards, but it is not guaranteed to be lower.
Can I change my selection later on during the cruise?
Do I have to make a selection before getting onboard?
Is there currency conversion surcharge included in all foreign currency exchanges that take place onboard?
Yes, a currency conversion surcharge* will be included in all onboard foreign currency exchange rates for sailings beginning on or after October 1st, 2013.
*Surcharge subject to change.
Is the foreign exchange rate better than what my bank will charge me?
When is the foreign exchange rate set?
Where does Royal Caribbean get the foreign exchange rate they use?
How much is the currency conversion surcharge?
Will Union Pay be available fleet wide?
