Jump to content
Cruise Critic Community

RCCL Pre buying OBC.

woodyren

By woodyren,
in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers

 Share

Recommended Posts

Megsie2

Megsie2

Posted
Posted

Even though I've read this entire thread I'm a cruise virgin and just a bit confused. I can purchase onboard credit in Australian dollars and get US $ value by ringing the RCI site directly. Yes. My question is can I then withdraw this same money out whilst onboard to use on islands etc or does it have to be used onboard

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GUT2407

GUT2407

Posted
Posted
Even though I've read this entire thread I'm a cruise virgin and just a bit confused. I can purchase onboard credit in Australian dollars and get US $ value by ringing the RCI site directly. Yes. My question is can I then withdraw this same money out whilst onboard to use on islands etc or does it have to be used onboard

 

 

If you want to withdraw cash there will be a charge 5% I think, but that's still a lot better than you'll get on any Australian exchange rate, at least until RCL change the deal, which really is too good to last.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GUT2407

GUT2407

Posted
Posted
I have a question, i am on a cruise with Celebrity and the cruise line gave us $350 OBC with the cruise, if i top up my OBC with $500 of my money does the cruise line use my money first on purchases or there money. and if i don't spend it all will i get a refund.

 

The way I believe it works, is you will get your own money back.

If you didn't spend any money, you would only get $500 back.

If you spent $350, you would still get $500 back.

So yes, you use the non-refundable OBC first.

This is my experience with RCI (which I assume would include Celebrity) and Princess.:)

 

 

Spot on, they use non-refundable first.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
The_Big_M

The_Big_M

Posted
Posted
Even though I've read this entire thread I'm a cruise virgin and just a bit confused. I can purchase onboard credit in Australian dollars and get US $ value by ringing the RCI site directly. Yes. My question is can I then withdraw this same money out whilst onboard to use on islands etc or does it have to be used onboard

 

Not sure of the point as USD isn't accepted on the islands so you'd then have another conversion fee.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Cruzbear24

Cruzbear24

Posted
Posted
Tried the number today but it is Mon - Fri only so will ring first thing Mon am. We are on Voyager 16 March. Fingers crossed X :-)

Just rang RCI and bought $1000 obc. Reassured it was $1AUD to $1USD but warned that my credit card might charge a foreign transaction fee as it will be processed in the US. I found the automated menu didn't have the category for purchasing obc so had to pick "altering booking" and then she put me through to the correct person. Very easy process but had to wait about 20 mins in queue. Number is supposedly toll free.

Claire

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Schumi5

Schumi5

Posted
Posted

Just managed to successfully put OBC and confirmed several times that the $750AUD will be $750USD onboard.

Already have received email stating $750 credit, lets hope like others have mentioned that that is what it will be showing once onboard. Pretty good deal if this is the case

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MicCanberra Holiday Sharing Rare

MicCanberra

Posted
Posted
Just managed to successfully put OBC and confirmed several times that the $750AUD will be $750USD onboard.

Already have received email stating $750 credit, lets hope like others have mentioned that that is what it will be showing once onboard. Pretty good deal if this is the case

 

Well done.:D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
dmccue

dmccue

Posted
Posted

I have booked on X for April16 but though an American Travel agent and just called Celebrity Reservations in OZ and was told that I would have to do it via that agent.

Do you think it would still be available for them to do it or would they just charge me in USD?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
woodyren

woodyren

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Just added $2000 more and had it confirmed that the OBC can be used in the casino.

 

Interesting. I asked repeatedly and was told.

 

The casino uses cash.

 

You cant redeem this OBC offer for cash.

 

So you cant use it for the casino.

 

I really need some confirmation as I will load up some more if I can and use the excess US$$ for my Quantum cruises on board spend as I am unable to buy any on this deal because I purchased it through a US TA.

 

Anyone sailing in the next week or so that could do a test run.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MicCanberra Holiday Sharing Rare

MicCanberra

Posted
Posted
I have booked on X for April16 but though an American Travel agent and just called Celebrity Reservations in OZ and was told that I would have to do it via that agent.

Do you think it would still be available for them to do it or would they just charge me in USD?

 

I tried and was told by the US TA it would be in USD so there was no advantage.:(

Link to comment
Share on other sites
woodyren

woodyren

Posted
  • Author
Posted
I have booked on X for April16 but though an American Travel agent and just called Celebrity Reservations in OZ and was told that I would have to do it via that agent.

Do you think it would still be available for them to do it or would they just charge me in USD?

 

They will charge you in USD as far as I can tell. I have tried to do the same with Royal and had the same answer 3 times (which is unusual for Royal customer service agents)

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MicCanberra Holiday Sharing Rare

MicCanberra

Posted
Posted
Interesting. I asked repeatedly and was told.

 

The casino uses cash.

 

You cant redeem this OBC offer for cash.

 

So you cant use it for the casino.

 

I really need some confirmation as I will load up some more if I can and use the excess US$$ for my Quantum cruises on board spend as I am unable to buy any on this deal because I purchased it through a US TA.

 

Anyone sailing in the next week or so that could do a test run.

 

I am sailing RCI next week but wasn't able to get any due to having a US agent, I will ask though when I am on board.:D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Jatee

Jatee

Posted
Posted

I just purchased $1500AUD at a 1:1 to USD. I asked how I go about getting any remaining OBC when the cruise is over and was told I could get it paid out in cash in USD or put back on my card (forgot to ask what rate it would go back on at).

 

I also asked if I wanted money when going off the boat for shore excursions could I use the OBC and she said yes - that I could withdraw money from my account in the currency that I needed. Does that sound right? I suppose if you can withdraw cash out from your card you could then use it for the casino.

 

She also said that the 'special promotion' is going until the end of the week.

 

Julie

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MicCanberra Holiday Sharing Rare

MicCanberra

Posted
Posted
I just purchased $1500AUD at a 1:1 to USD. I asked how I go about getting any remaining OBC when the cruise is over and was told I could get it paid out in cash in USD or put back on my card (forgot to ask what rate it would go back on at).

 

I also asked if I wanted money when going off the boat for shore excursions could I use the OBC and she said yes - that I could withdraw money from my account in the currency that I needed. Does that sound right? I suppose if you can withdraw cash out from your card you could then use it for the casino.

 

She also said that the 'special promotion' is going until the end of the week.

 

Julie

 

Wonderful for you and only 2 more weeks for those who still want some OBC at the great rates.:D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
GUT2407

GUT2407

Posted
Posted
I just purchased $1500AUD at a 1:1 to USD. I asked how I go about getting any remaining OBC when the cruise is over and was told I could get it paid out in cash in USD or put back on my card (forgot to ask what rate it would go back on at).

 

I also asked if I wanted money when going off the boat for shore excursions could I use the OBC and she said yes - that I could withdraw money from my account in the currency that I needed. Does that sound right? I suppose if you can withdraw cash out from your card you could then use it for the casino.

 

She also said that the 'special promotion' is going until the end of the week.

 

Julie

 

 

Thanks for the heads up that it ends this week, I've got friends am bugging to grab some.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Aussie Jeep

Aussie Jeep

Posted
Posted
I just purchased $1500AUD at a 1:1 to USD. I asked how I go about getting any remaining OBC when the cruise is over and was told I could get it paid out in cash in USD or put back on my card (forgot to ask what rate it would go back on at).

 

I also asked if I wanted money when going off the boat for shore excursions could I use the OBC and she said yes - that I could withdraw money from my account in the currency that I needed. Does that sound right? I suppose if you can withdraw cash out from your card you could then use it for the casino.

 

She also said that the 'special promotion' is going until the end of the week.

 

Julie

I did two seperate purchases today and was told exactly the same. I can 'cash out' any remainder.

The lady I spoke to said there was an email with this 1 to 1 offer sent out to C & A members but i did not see this email . Does anyone have a copy? Thanks

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Please sign in to comment

You will be able to leave a comment after signing in



Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Forum Jump
    • Categories
      • Welcome to Cruise Critic
      • New Cruisers
      • Cruise Lines “A – O”
      • Cruise Lines “P – Z”
      • River Cruising
      • ROLL CALLS
      • Cruise Critic News & Features
      • Digital Photography & Cruise Technology
      • Special Interest Cruising
      • Cruise Discussion Topics
      • UK Cruising
      • Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
      • Canadian Cruisers
      • North American Homeports
      • Ports of Call
      • Cruise Conversations
×
×
  • Create New...