msfly Posted March 16, 2012 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2012 A large TA offers either $250 OBC or prepaid gratuities for a 10-night sailing. Now, the OBC is $20 more than the gratuities - isn't it obvious to choose the OBC as it can be used to pay off the gratuities? Am I missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 16, 2012 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Nope...I'd go the the OBC....and have the grats. added to my account once onboard. That means, tho, if you wish to do MTD, you need to wait until you board to book that, or they will make you pay those gratuities when you book, with your credit card! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfly Posted March 16, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted March 16, 2012 OK, thanks. What is MTD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 16, 2012 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Take the OBC MTD = My Time Dining. Go to dinner whenever you want. May be seated immediately, may have a wait. Just like going to a restaurant at home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfly Posted March 16, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Take the OBC MTD = My Time Dining. Go to dinner whenever you want. May be seated immediately, may have a wait. Just like going to a restaurant at home Paul - thanks. So if I choose early dining and missed the time, then it becomes MTD? Is there a chance the OBC cannot be used for gratuities? Can I get the remaining OBC as a refund? This site has so much info - I'm trying to read as much as I can! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 16, 2012 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I think MTD is the RCI version of open seating. You should probably ask these questions on the area for the cruise line. Each line has their own rules. I don't want to mislead you with answer for another line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 16, 2012 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2012 Paul - thanks. So if I choose early dining and missed the time, then it becomes MTD? NO then you go to the buffet or order room service If you choose traditional dining you have to show up ON TIME or find other place to eat MTD is for those that choose the open dining venue You cannot switch back & forth willy nilly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted March 16, 2012 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2012 NO then you go to the buffet or order room service If you choose traditional dining you have to show up ON TIME or find other place to eat MTD is for those that choose the open dining venue You cannot switch back & forth willy nilly I figured this was probably the answer, but was not sure as we have never sailed RCI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msfly Posted March 16, 2012 Author #9 Share Posted March 16, 2012 NO then you go to the buffet or order room service If you choose traditional dining you have to show up ON TIME or find other place to eat MTD is for those that choose the open dining venue You cannot switch back & forth willy nilly Oh OK. Room service is nice. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 16, 2012 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2012 I figured this was probably the answer, but was not sure as we have never sailed RCI I am sure it works the same on Princess We had open dining on Princess & some people who missed their traditional dining time tried to get into the open dining room & were turned away I have never sail on RCL so it may be different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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