Mr Princess Posted November 15, 2015 #1 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I've booked an RCL cruise this Xmas, travelling with my family, who have never sailed on RCL before, in 3 other cabins. I applied for the Crown & Anchor 'Bring a Friend' on-board credits ($25/cabin), and have been advised on the RCL web site that the status of the request is pending. I'm concerned that, as I will be getting a separate OBC with my cruise booking, that that may negate any 'Bring a Friend' OBC. Has anyone had their BaF benefit denied because they had another OBC? Thanks for any advice, MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucruisn2 Posted November 15, 2015 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2015 No, you should get the credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueSkySailing Posted November 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Call them up. You are allowed as many CABINS as long as at least 1 person in cabin is over 18. So if you have 4 cabins with new cruisers and one is over 18. You will get $100obc. When I did it. The website never updated. But each time I called I checked to make sure the OBC was still there. Hope this help! Happy Sailing!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted November 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Call them up. You are allowed as many CABINS as long as at least 1 person in cabin is over 18. So if you have 4 cabins with new cruisers and one is over 18. You will get $100obc. When I did it. The website never updated. But each time I called I checked to make sure the OBC was still there. Hope this help! Happy Sailing!!!!! I believe it's up to 5 cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freedom2014 Posted November 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I did it for my last cruise it did take some time to get applied...but it def. did before cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted November 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I had mine declined because my friend booked a special rate. I'm not sure what caused the declined..buy one get one half off or the rate from the TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirt Posted November 16, 2015 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I had OBC from my cruise booking on my last cruise and had no problem also getting a "Bring a friend" credit for referring my sister. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rondo Posted November 16, 2015 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Mine was "pending" for quite a while. I assumed that it was on hold until closer to the sail date. If it is not declined, it should eventually show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinpips Posted November 16, 2015 #9 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I submitted one for our January cruise a while back, it still shows "pending". If it hasn't changed to approved in a couple of weeks, I will call C&A and see what the hold up is... Anyone else with experience ??? :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 16, 2015 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I submitted one for our January cruise a while back, it still shows "pending". If it hasn't changed to approved in a couple of weeks, I will call C&A and see what the hold up is... Anyone else with experience ??? :D:D We got ours approved a couple of weeks before the cruise. One reason they may reject it is if you are part of a group booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinpips Posted November 16, 2015 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) Clarea, We aren't part of a group, so maybe it will be approved soon... Thanks for the info! Always appreciate your feedback... Look forward to the day we have as many days at sea as you guys!! Thanks again! Edited November 16, 2015 by cruisinpips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahmatthews Posted November 16, 2015 #12 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I never saw mine as approved. It just said pending and was then when I got onboard. I was told it's because they won't apply until your onboard to make sure they actually travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlobster Posted November 16, 2015 #13 Share Posted November 16, 2015 it takes a long long time as others have said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted November 16, 2015 #14 Share Posted November 16, 2015 It was "pending" until we boarded.... BUT, 2 weeks before boarding, I've emailed C&A, they replied that's "approved", so I've kept their mail, just in case :D On the 2nd day of the cruise, it showed, along with my other 200 OBC. BTW, when I applied, they said it will be approved between 2 to 4 weeks before sailing, NOT BEFORE.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellamariya Posted November 16, 2015 #15 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I submitted one for our January cruise a while back, it still shows "pending". If it hasn't changed to approved in a couple of weeks, I will call C&A and see what the hold up is... Anyone else with experience ??? :D:D Where does it show 'pending'? I submitted one in September and have heard nothing :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dani negreanu Posted November 16, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 16, 2015 In your C&A account, "bring a friend promotion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sredish Posted November 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 16, 2015 (edited) I've booked an RCL cruise this Xmas, travelling with my family, who have never sailed on RCL before, in 3 other cabins.I applied for the Crown & Anchor 'Bring a Friend' on-board credits ($25/cabin), and have been advised on the RCL web site that the status of the request is pending. I'm concerned that, as I will be getting a separate OBC with my cruise booking, that that may negate any 'Bring a Friend' OBC. Has anyone had their BaF benefit denied because they had another OBC? Thanks for any advice, MP. I've put in for Bring a Friend on three different cruises and have NEVER received the OBC for any of the reservations. Most recent was a cruise on October 4. When I called to ask why I didn't receive it, I was told that because I received OBC with my initial reservation as part of a promotion, that makes the Bring A Friend OBC, void. Seems silly that they even offer it when they apparently give every reason not to have to honor the promotion. Edited November 16, 2015 by sredish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 16, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Clarea, We aren't part of a group, so maybe it will be approved soon... Thanks for the info! Always appreciate your feedback... Look forward to the day we have as many days at sea as you guys!! Thanks again! You may be in a group price and don't know. My March cruise was booked onboard, but assigned to my TA, and they put it in a group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Princess Posted November 16, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I've booked an RCL cruise this Xmas, travelling with my family, who have never sailed on RCL before, in 3 other cabins.I applied for the Crown & Anchor 'Bring a Friend' on-board credits ($25/cabin), and have been advised on the RCL web site that the status of the request is pending. I'm concerned that, as I will be getting a separate OBC with my cruise booking, that that may negate any 'Bring a Friend' OBC. Has anyone had their BaF benefit denied because they had another OBC? Thanks for any advice, MP. Thank you to everyone for taking the time & effort to reply. It's most appreciated. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens! Thank you all again. MP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted November 17, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 17, 2015 I did that in May. It didn't change to "Approved" until around 10 - 20 days before departure. Credit was applied to my Onboard Account by Day 2 Don't worry, it will get approved in time :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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