I tried to purchase gift certificate on RCI website, but...

[minn0315]

My DW, SIL and DN are sailing on Allure May 15, 2016. I thought I would give them a gift certificate for on board credit for those little extras.

 

I went to the RCI website and entered all of the information. When I clicked on purchase, my screen stated that the RCI website was not secure and would not let me complete the purchase for my internet safety.

 

So...can I just give the ladies cash that they can deposit with GS on the first day as a credit to their account from day 1? (They each have credit cards on file for onboard expenses with RCI - not cash accounts)

 

Thanks for any help.

[Clarea]

My DW, SIL and DN are sailing on Allure May 15, 2016. I thought I would give them a gift certificate for on board credit for those little extras.

 

I went to the RCI website and entered all of the information. When I clicked on purchase, my screen stated that the RCI website was not secure and would not let me complete the purchase for my internet safety.

 

So...can I just give the ladies cash that they can deposit with GS on the first day as a credit to their account from day 1? (They each have credit cards on file for onboard expenses with RCI - not cash accounts)

 

Thanks for any help.

It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle.

Edited April 10, 2016 by clarea

[molly361]

Yes they can do that. That way is much simpler than buying gift certificates. If you manage to buy them they have to be redeemed BEFORE the cruise you can't just bring them with you.

[molly361]

It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle.

 

Got me;)

[jagsfan]

Usually there will be a card in the cabin telling the recipients that they have $50 OBC credited to their account courtesy of (insert your name here). One phone call does it all.

 

 

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[SuzD123]

It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle.

 

 

Completely agree! Having received gift cards, they are a pain to deal with. They cannot be used onboard or at checkin, so the only option is to apply them to the balance pre-cruise. However, the couple times we've done this, the experience has been "clunky"...can't be applied online, must call RCCL, and the reps are not always well-versed in how to work with them. Based on our experiences, we've instead opted to gift others onboard credit...it is by far a much simpler process for all concerned.

Edited April 10, 2016 by SuzD123

[minn0315]

Thanks.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Am I correct in assuming that if I want to put some OBC on my own account beforehand I could use that same number?

[Clarea]

Am I correct in assuming that if I want to put some OBC on my own account beforehand I could use that same number?

Yes, that's the easiest way.

[WrittenOnYourHeart]

Yes, that's the easiest way.

 

Thanks Bob!

[matj2000]

Just give them cash.

 

I wouldn't fool with RC..

[pharaoh]

Not related, but I'm also on the May 15 Allure sailing. Point your party in the direction of our roll call! :)

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2029830

[RadioRob]

Pharaoh, I'll be getting off the ship just as you're getting on. We're on the May 8th sailing. :) We will make sure to take real good care of 'er. :D

[minn0315]

Thanks to everyone. The phone call does it.

[Clarea]

Thanks to everyone. The phone call does it.

You're welcome, and thanks for reporting back.

[luvbluseas]

Yes they can do that. That way is much simpler than buying gift certificates. If you manage to buy them they have to be redeemed BEFORE the cruise you can't just bring them with you.

 

On other cruise lines we have always purchased, for ourselves, gift certificates, and then immediately, redeemed them to our account for OBC. Doing this so that we have OBC before we cruise. We do not use 'credit cards' only debit cards. This way all monies are used long before we cruise. Are you telling me that this does not work on RCCL?