I am certainly NOT looking for an argument ...but...you were replying to les37b...and I have to say that I agree with him.
We too are in the UK and we too were given $1000 OBC , everything onboard is priced in $US, why not give us the balance in $US...its not like they are going to give is £££££ at the end of the cruise if we haven't spent the whole amount.
We haven't sailed yet and are looking forward to our 11th Azamara experience in July.