Onboard credit question

[tidygirl]

I say call! In April we cruised on the Jewell started out with and inside- prices went down so I called got an oceanview, prices went down again and for $18 got a balcony. I was happy! Worse thing they can do is say is no.

[emski83]

I didnt get any OBC :(

[jumpjump]

I say call! In April we cruised on the Jewell started out with and inside- prices went down so I called got an oceanview, prices went down again and for $18 got a balcony. I was happy! Worse thing they can do is say is no.

 

Bleh! Called TA & they said that the OBC on the promo cannot be used for gratuities. So spending more doesn't mean better deal. Also he told me I have OBC$ for the current booking (I didn't know that.. WOOHOO!)... but I cannot use that for gratuities either. *shrugs* I'll leave it alone. Besides it's a port intensive cruise, I wouldn't be spending that much time in the room.

 

Save $$$ for my next cruise! :rolleyes:

[ryano]

Bleh! Called TA & they said that the OBC on the promo cannot be used for gratuities.

 

I have never ever heard of this. OBC of any kind is a credit to your onboard account. Im not sure how it could NOT be used for gratuities. I hope someone can explain this one.

Edited November 13, 2014 by ryano

[molly361]

Bleh! Called TA & they said that the OBC on the promo cannot be used for gratuities. So spending more doesn't mean better deal. Also he told me I have OBC$ for the current booking (I didn't know that.. WOOHOO!)... but I cannot use that for gratuities either. *shrugs* I'll leave it alone. Besides it's a port intensive cruise, I wouldn't be spending that much time in the room.

 

Save $$$ for my next cruise! :rolleyes:

 

Never heard of this unless you have MTD and have already paid your tips.

[Clarea]

Never heard of this unless you have MTD and have already paid your tips.

That's what I was just going to say.

[jumpjump]

It's my first time on Royal so I'm not familiar. On Norwegian -- they have ObC that is allowed for gratuities & some that aren't so on account, it'll have 2 listings. The OBC allowed for gratuities will decrease everyday & OBC not allowed: they will have a note that says... must use before last day, etc.

 

The OBC that's not allowed to be used for gratuities forces you guys to buy stuff & hopefully make you spend more than the amount given.

 

Example if you get a coupon from "XYZ" $10 off for spending over $50 or something... same idea. Cash back but it forces u to spend $. I say.. just don't go shopping at all & not spend $ at all! HA! need to make sure my mom stays away from the stores!

 

oh well to get the obc$.. I have to put out more... i might not find so much stuff to buy w/ the OBC -- if left over.

 

We don't buy photos or drink package or shop much & for shore excursions, we tend to book outside. It's not like we can save it for the next cruise. -- one shot.. booze it up at the bar.. MUAHAHAH!

[Clarea]

It's my first time on Royal so I'm not familiar. On Norwegian -- they have ObC that is allowed for gratuities & some that aren't so on account, it'll have 2 listings. The OBC allowed for gratuities will decrease everyday & OBC not allowed: they will have a note that says... must use before last day, etc.

 

The OBC that's not allowed to be used for gratuities forces you guys to buy stuff & hopefully make you spend more than the amount given.

 

Example if you get a coupon from "XYZ" $10 off for spending over $50 or something... same idea. Cash back but it forces u to spend $. I say.. just don't go shopping at all & not spend $ at all! HA! need to make sure my mom stays away from the stores!

 

oh well to get the obc$.. I have to put out more... i might not find so much stuff to buy w/ the OBC -- if left over.

 

We don't buy photos or drink package or shop much & for shore excursions, we tend to book outside. It's not like we can save it for the next cruise. -- one shot.. booze it up at the bar.. MUAHAHAH!

So far, Royal does not make any distinction in the type of OBC that can be used for gratuities.

[molly361]

It's my first time on Royal so I'm not familiar. On Norwegian -- they have ObC that is allowed for gratuities & some that aren't so on account, it'll have 2 listings. The OBC allowed for gratuities will decrease everyday & OBC not allowed: they will have a note that says... must use before last day, etc.

 

The OBC that's not allowed to be used for gratuities forces you guys to buy stuff & hopefully make you spend more than the amount given.

 

Example if you get a coupon from "XYZ" $10 off for spending over $50 or something... same idea. Cash back but it forces u to spend $. I say.. just don't go shopping at all & not spend $ at all! HA! need to make sure my mom stays away from the stores!

 

oh well to get the obc$.. I have to put out more... i might not find so much stuff to buy w/ the OBC -- if left over.

 

We don't buy photos or drink package or shop much & for shore excursions, we tend to book outside. It's not like we can save it for the next cruise. -- one shot.. booze it up at the bar.. MUAHAHAH!

 

On RCL if you have non-refundable OBC (usually credit from RCL) you can take it out at the casino- You pay a 5% service charge but it is better than getting back nothing or spending it on stuff you don't want or need