RosieStay Posted July 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Second cruise in December , we have 800 in obc, we never had any last time. I know I can spend it in the spa, towards our drinks, but can I buy duty free with it, perfume,brandy etc. Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 23, 2016 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2016 Yes, you can spend your OBC in the shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted July 23, 2016 #3 Share Posted July 23, 2016 You can also use it to pay the auto gratuity charge and any excursions you book on board. https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/fleet/obc_used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Solent Richard Posted July 25, 2016 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2016 Second cruise in December , we have 800 in obc, we never had any last time. I know I can spend it in the spa, towards our drinks, but can I buy duty free with it, perfume,brandy etc. Many thanks Yes. And if you haven't pre-paid them, gratuities as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshred Posted July 25, 2016 #5 Share Posted July 25, 2016 I found out last week, one cannot use your OBC for a deposit or down payment on a future voyage while onboard. Also, use it or lose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted July 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted July 26, 2016 (edited) Believe me, you will find many ways to use your OBC: Automatic gratuity charges, internet, drinks, shops on board, excursions, specialty restaurants, spa charges. We've always used ours up, plus, even when we had a LOT! Edited July 26, 2016 by tv24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 26, 2016 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2016 I found out last week, one cannot use your OBC for a deposit or down payment on a future voyage while onboard. Also, use it or lose it. Seems to be common across the lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Can I gift myself OBC if so does anyone know what exchange rate they use. I know some lines offer great rates at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted July 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Can I gift myself OBC if so does anyone know what exchange rate they use. I know some lines offer great rates at times. Yes you can, it used to be the rate when you booked but these days I think they just sell it in USD. The conversion is between you & your credit card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted July 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted July 26, 2016 Yes you can, it used to be the rate when you booked but these days I think they just sell it in USD. The conversion is between you & your credit card. Thank you. I'll have to have another look, couldn't find it anywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quandrea Posted July 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If you don't use your whole OBC is there a way to "cash out?" I've read somewhere about doing it through the casino, but not sure. Anyone have an answer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tv24 Posted July 28, 2016 #12 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If you don't use your whole OBC is there a way to "cash out?" I've read somewhere about doing it through the casino, but not sure. Anyone have an answer? On Cunard you definitely cannot use your OBC to buy chips or cash in the casino. As to whether you can cash out, I'm a little fuzzy on Cunard's rules. There may be a special type of OBC (such as OBC given to you by your TA) that you can cash out. I'm sure someone else will chime in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted July 28, 2016 #13 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Any unused OBC whether bought or gifted will not be refunded. Use it or lose it. Due to money laundering regulations, by law, we are unable to refund gift credit; it must be spent whilst on board. https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/gift_cred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted July 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted July 29, 2016 (edited) Any unused OBC whether bought or gifted will not be refunded. Use it or lose it. Due to money laundering regulations, by law, we are unable to refund gift credit; it must be spent whilst on board. https://ask.cunard.com/help/cunard/life-on-board/gift_cred Very true, Ray. But just to mention, as has been suggested (by Rafinmd and others) if we find ourselves with unused OBC at the end of our trip, we can ask the Pursar to apply it to the auto-tip (additional to the daily H & D charge). Hopefully, the staff will benefit and the money won't be lost. Edited July 29, 2016 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted July 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Very true, Ray. But just to mention, as has been suggested (by Rafinmd and others) if we find ourselves with unused OBC at the end of our trip, we can ask the Pursar to apply it to the auto-tip (additional to the daily H & D charge). Hopefully, the staff will benefit and the money won't be lost. Very true plus a couple of additional points and a question. You don't need to ask the Pursar to apply OBC to your standard auto-gratuitity; that will happen automatically. You do need to ask the Pursar to increase the amount of the auto-gratuity to reward Cunard's hard working crew. Also, I appreciate that Cunard allows this. There is a line or 2 out there that doesn't, Seabourn comes to mind. My question: I've never prepaid my auto-gratuity but if someone did, can they ask that the prepaid amount be refunded and then OBC used to replace what was refunded. I've done that with Royal Caribbean and it would be a nice option. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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