What happens to unused OBC

[jmediii]

Quoted from somewhere else: I've also heard that you can stick your sign and sail into a slot machine, download the money onto your card, then go cash out at the casino cage. I've never done this but I have read on here about others doing it.

 

 

Technically, you can do this. But they frown on it. I did this on our last cruise and after the 2nd or 3rd time, they froze my card from casino transactions and I had to go speak to the Casino Manager. No big deal and he laughed it off but said I can't do that anymore.

[squakittymaus]

TO EVERYONE SAYING DO THE CASINO TRICK!!! Once you charge the amount to your players club account, MAKE SURE YOU SPIN THE WHEEL AT LEAST ONCE!! I tried this without spinning at least once an just charged and tried to cash out and my account got LOCKED OUT by the casino manager and I had a very stern talking-to by an officer on the ship about how that's against carnivals policy and blah blah blah. I used my "I'm only 18 this is my first time in a casino, it was an honest mistake" excuse because honestly it was.

 

 

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[snc_cam]

OBC from price drops is refundable. If you do not use it you get a cheque from Carnival a week or two after your cruise. The last two cruises I had significant OBC from price drops. We used it to pay the tips and the few small items we buy. The balance was refunded by cheque.

 

FYI the non refundable OBC credit is used up first then the refundable OBC is used to cover any balance.

 

You cruise documents should show the seperate amounts of refundable and non refundable OBC.

 

I agree about the use of the OBC for tips. I actually had prepaid tips on two of my currently booked cruises. When I realized I had OBC to spend, I called my PVP and had that removed. OBC is great for the tips and sometimes photos.

[seguincruiser]

Thanks for all the suggestions. Right now it doesn't say what type of OBC it is. I'm going to try the casino because extra cash on the way home is always helpful. Was going to the steakhouse anyway so this really helps.

[cruising_diva]

You are winning at life! May I ask what type of room you booked, which date, and itinerary?

 

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[SeagoingMom]

What are the chances that both of our user names are wendy and we posted the exact same thing at the exact same time??? :eek:

100%, apparently! :rolleyes:

[SeagoingMom]

Are we certain that if you have both refundable and non refundable OBC that they would use the non refundable first? It would be a dirty trick for them to take from the refundable pile first and then at the end say "sorry, the left over amount is non refundable"

 

And I disagree with those saying that they should spend it on things they would not normally do. If its non-refundable, sure why not. But if its from a price drop then it's their money and blowing on stuff they normally wouldn't spend money on makes no sense.

If part is refundable, wouldn't the OP be best off getting that part refunded before the cruise, then spending the non-refundable part? Other posts suggest refundable OBC's can be refunded at any time.

 

I think the assumption is that because all of the OBC in question comes from price drops, it is all one category or the other, not a mixture...

[seguincruiser]

You are winning at life! May I ask what type of room you booked, which date, and itinerary?

 

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This cruise is for June 21 on the Sunshine, 8D (balcony on Lido forward) and I had already paid cruise off so under couldn't get it taken off balance. I have not bought myself anything nice in years so may get some new jewelry.;)

[kicia]

OBC from price drops is fully refundable. Examples of non-refundable OBC are from shareholder credit and from the future cruise vouchers. Non-refundable OBC is always used first and it can be used for gratuities, in the casino and for anything that is charged to your sign and sail card. Congratulations on your OBC.

[SharkCruiser24]

Buy Christmas presents at the duty free shops onboard!! Designer sunglasses, perfumes, and jewelry. Or splurge and do the Chefs Table. Do something memorable or extra special. Maybe the behind the fun tour?! If you're into that :)

 

 

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[snc_cam]

OBC from price drops is fully refundable. Examples of non-refundable OBC are from shareholder credit and from the future cruise vouchers. Non-refundable OBC is always used first and it can be used for gratuities, in the casino and for anything that is charged to your sign and sail card. Congratulations on your OBC.

 

Kicia, when looking at my three bookings, it does not show the "shareholder OBC" as "non-refundable. Not that I have a problem with that so far since my tips will cover all my OBC at this point.

 

Steve