surgie Posted February 28, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We have $300 OBC for a May cruise on Millennium. We will probably upgrade to Premium drink package but how else to spend? We don't buy photos or shop on the ship. I've already booked our excursions. I wasn't thinking and I booked a specialty restaurant online. Wondering if I should cancel and rebook onboard? How else to spend $150? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen haywood Posted February 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You can always take it out in cash from the casino for a 5% fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted February 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We have $300 OBC for a May cruise on Millennium. We will probably upgrade to Premium drink package but how else to spend? We don't buy photos or shop on the ship. I've already booked our excursions. I wasn't thinking and I booked a specialty restaurant online. Wondering if I should cancel and rebook onboard? How else to spend $150? We never book the beverage package, since we could never drink that much. I have found that the OBC gets eaten up and more with daily gratuities, modest shopping and drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 28, 2015 #4 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We have $300 OBC for a May cruise on Millennium. We will probably upgrade to Premium drink package but how else to spend? We don't buy photos or shop on the ship. I've already booked our excursions. I wasn't thinking and I booked a specialty restaurant online. Wondering if I should cancel and rebook onboard? How else to spend $150? Gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgie Posted February 28, 2015 Author #5 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Gratuities. Forgot to say our fare includes gratuities, classic drink package as well as $300 OBC. Normally don't buy a drink package at all but thought by upgrading we could get some better wines. I guess I could use some OBC to purchase some bottles of wine to take home rather than let it go to waste! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireEater Posted February 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Forgot to say our fare includes gratuities, classic drink package as well as $300 OBC. Normally don't buy a drink package at all but thought by upgrading we could get some better wines. I guess I could use some OBC to purchase some bottles of wine to take home rather than let it go to waste! Just remember, there is a limit on bringing back booze and I am guessing wine without a duty fee to our Uncle Sam. Not sure what the magic number is though as I always brought back cigarettes...:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Summerwalk Posted February 28, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2015 Forgot to say our fare includes gratuities, classic drink package as well as $300 OBC. Normally don't buy a drink package at all but thought by upgrading we could get some better wines. I guess I could use some OBC to purchase some bottles of wine to take home rather than let it go to waste! We are in the same boat (maybe not same sailing). Booked with the 123 package and that gave us the drink package, gratuities and $300 OBC because we booked a suite. We've never had a drink package and now we'll have that as well as Michael's so that takes care of pre-dinner drinks. We'll probably upgrade to premium drink package for the same reason ... better wine. I will wait until we are onboard and if we decide on an excursion, that will use some of it up. A friend suggested this is the perfect time to book a massage, which we also have never done. So I think somehow we will use up that OBC. I will absolutely not let it go to waste. I've been reading suggestions about getting cash from casino, so will keep that in mind too. What a wonderful thing to worry about! Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surgie Posted February 28, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted February 28, 2015 We are in the same boat (maybe not same sailing). Booked with the 123 package and that gave us the drink package, gratuities and $300 OBC because we booked a suite. We've never had a drink package and now we'll have that as well as Michael's so that takes care of pre-dinner drinks. We'll probably upgrade to premium drink package for the same reason ... better wine. I will wait until we are onboard and if we decide on an excursion, that will use some of it up. A friend suggested this is the perfect time to book a massage, which we also have never done. So I think somehow we will use up that OBC. I will absolutely not let it go to waste. I've been reading suggestions about getting cash from casino, so will keep that in mind too. What a wonderful thing to worry about!Sue Thanks, I hadn't thought of a spa treatment. We are on a northern Aladka cruise so I didn't want to wait until on the ship to book excursions since we have specific ones in mind. But the spa might be calling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You could do the SPA, you could buy some jewlery too.....you could buy a new purse, you could buy some clothing.....there are a lot of shops on the ship;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverenoughtime Posted February 28, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 28, 2015 You could do the SPA, you could buy some jewlery too.....you couldbuy a new purse, you could buy some clothing.....there are a lot of shops on the ship;) We bought a waterproof camera from the photo shop with our SBC. Comes in handy on the cruise and later! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duanerice1 Posted March 1, 2015 #11 Share Posted March 1, 2015 I know, good problem huh? We took the cash and shopped in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordoncruickshank Posted March 1, 2015 #12 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Ours disappeared with internet plus a few drinks out with the premium package. We did the premium upgrade in advance as exchange rate was better that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaB Posted March 1, 2015 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Go shopping in the shops for a good bag or some costume jewelry/scarves. Go in the nice clothing shop and buy If any of your excursions are ship's and ones not likely to sell out, you could cancel and rebook the moment you get on board. Nice problem to have, huh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barwick Cruiser Posted March 1, 2015 #14 Share Posted March 1, 2015 You can also use it towards laundry as well as internet. You can cancel your specialty dining reservation and book onboard...lots of options! Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLakeGirl Posted March 1, 2015 #15 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Photos Internet Shore excursions Spa Tips Bottles of wine Bingo Gift shop Airport transfers Hairdresser Nail salon Acupuncture Casino In room movies Mini bar Drinks over the price of your package limit So many others.... And if anything is left, take it out in cash from casino for fee of 5% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villageneighbor Posted March 1, 2015 #16 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Other options for spending OBC Specialty dining Wine tasting events Behind the scenes tours Reserving an alcove Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted March 1, 2015 #17 Share Posted March 1, 2015 (edited) We have $300 OBC for a May cruise on Millennium. We will probably upgrade to Premium drink package but how else to spend? We don't buy photos or shop on the ship. I've already booked our excursions. I wasn't thinking and I booked a specialty restaurant online. Wondering if I should cancel and rebook onboard? How else to spend $150? Donate it to someone who can spend it ... PhotosInternet Shore excursions Spa Tips Bottles of wine Bingo Gift shop Airport transfers Hairdresser Nail salon Acupuncture Casino In room movies Mini bar Drinks over the price of your package limit ... we do very few things on the list but still manage to run up a bill of more than US$300:D Edited March 1, 2015 by Project_gal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 1, 2015 #18 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Drinks and Gratuities would eat into that fairly quickly, if pre-paid or with perks, then specialty restaurants and the shops:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StLucia Posted March 2, 2015 #19 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Ours disappeared with internet plus a few drinks out with the premium package. We did the premium upgrade in advance as exchange rate was better that way. We want to upgrade our classic to a premium before we board. How did you do this, did you ring Celebrity or did you do it online and just pay the difference, can you tell me what that is. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted March 2, 2015 #20 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Do some early Chrstmas shopping? Small items like jewelry are easy to pack. I saw some very pretty costume jewelry at a reasonable price on my December cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordoncruickshank Posted March 3, 2015 #21 Share Posted March 3, 2015 We want to upgrade our classic to a premium before we board. How did you do this, did you ring Celebrity or did you do it online and just pay the difference, can you tell me what that is. Thanks I called them and sorted out there and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Shop for souvenirs for friends and family back home.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bl413 Posted March 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted March 4, 2015 They told me when you get on board -- you can have them put the amount you paid already for ressies, as a credit on the Credit card you use on board! So I imagine at the end of the cruise you would see that as a credit on what you purchased for tours etc. Check with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted March 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted March 4, 2015 They told me when you get on board -- you can have them put the amount you paid already for ressies, as a credit on the Credit card you use on board! So I imagine at the end of the cruise you would see that as a credit on what you purchased for tours etc. Check with them :confused: what are ressies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted March 4, 2015 #25 Share Posted March 4, 2015 we have a bunch of OBC also along with the bev pkg and prepaid grats. Trust me, we will figure out a way to spend it!!!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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