On board credit

[jennifer1t]

We got a $400 on board credit put on our sale and sign account- can we use it to purchase shore excursions?

[forwardcabin]

You can use it for anything you charge to your S&S card while onboard--including shore excursions purchased at the excursions desk.

Edited April 2, 2015 by forwardcabin

[jennifer1t]

Would you happen to know if shore excursions are more expensive when you get on the boat rather than buying online in advance?

[forwardcabin]

They are the same price purchased ahead of your cruise or onboard. Carnival's are more expensive than purchasing third party or on your own directly thru the excursion, but if you purchase thru Carnival and for some reason your excursion is late getting back to the ship, the ship will wait for you. If you purchase on your own, then you must make sure you get back before the ship leaves.

[jennifer1t]

[emoji106][emoji106] thank you so much!

[ATLCruiseJunkie]

Waiting until you get on the ship to book your shore excursions (if you choose to stick with ship excursions) isn't more expensive on the ship, but there may be some sold out already. As long as you aren't set on doing one particular thing, you'll be fine.

[Native Floridian 26]

You can also use the OBC for tips, which is what we usually do since we don't spend much on extras while on the cruise.

[JMHAM1]

If you don't mind my asking....how did you get the sweet OBC's? It seems that Carnival is a bit stingy when it comes to OBC's. I can't seem to find deals where you get a lot like you do on other lines.

[Native Floridian 26]

Some people get them from Early Saver price reductions after final payment. We also get them from being a Carnival Stockholder. Those are a couple of examples.