lovesthebeach2 Posted March 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 16, 2017 We have a lot of OBC for our next cruise that we got from Royal. We didn't pre pay the tips so we'll use some for that. But we will be left with more than we can use and don't want to lose it since it's non-refundable. I remember reading a way to cash it in thru the casino or guest services but I'm not sure how to do that. Does anybody be have any tips for us? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 16, 2017 You can go to the Casino and get a cash advance against your onboard account. They will charge 5% for this. However, if you have a cash type onbard account, they waive the 5% fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted March 16, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I've never been in the casino so I don't even know how to do it. Where do I go to get a cash advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainer Posted March 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Plus there are nice shops where you can buy pretty or useful things. Or try a specialty restaurant. Lots of ways to use up OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted March 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Dang, wish I had your problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I've never been in the casino so I don't even know how to do it. Where do I go to get a cash advance? You go to the Cashier's window in the casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpostman Posted March 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 16, 2017 I had the same issue last week on Anthem. I setup as Cash Account when we boarded. Used RoyaliQ app to track account expenses. On day 6, I went to Casino Cashier's Window and stated that I had a cash account and wanted to take out $200 (Think limit is $500 per day). The cashier said no problem. No fee was charged. I had quite a bit of Bonus OBC (Non refundable) and also I had purchased OBC last year during a promotion. This OBC was refundable. So I just wanted to make sure I took out enough to get all the non-refundable bonus OBC in Cash. After the casino, we went to guest services and gave them a credit card to put on my account. When we disembarked on Sunday, they credited the remainder of my OBC to my credit card and I saw it yesterday on my CC account that it had been posted on Sunday, the day we got off. All that being said, OBC goes by pretty fast. We had prepaid: Grats, Excursions, specialty restaurants, Beverage and internet packages. We still spent over $1300 on various "Stuff" But we only Cruise about every 2 years and this was for a family of 4 Including 2 teens. DS spent $31, DD spent $375 :rolleyes: dp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prinny11 Posted March 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Dang, wish I had your problems. This was my thought as well lol... I didn't know there was such a thing as too much OBC :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bala1130 Posted March 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2017 If the OBC is refundable, just go to Guest Services and the last day and they will give it to you in cash with no 5% fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea shepherd Posted March 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted March 16, 2017 We missed a stop one time because the ship had engine trouble and they gave everyone a crazy amount of OBC I used to to buy a TAG on the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted March 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Dang, wish I had your problems. I'm with you on this one. Jezzzzzzzzzzzz! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted March 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted March 16, 2017 If the OBC is refundable, just go to Guest Services and the last day and they will give it to you in cash with no 5% fee. The OP stated that the OBC was from RCI and it is therefore non-refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwayneb236 Posted March 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted March 16, 2017 We missed a stop one time because the ship had engine trouble and they gave everyone a crazy amount of OBC I used to to buy a TAG on the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Not to be nosy but what's the going rate for a Tag on the ship. I've always wanted one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted March 16, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted March 16, 2017 If the OBC is refundable, just go to Guest Services and the last day and they will give it to you in cash with no 5% fee. I don't think it is refundable. I think I'll set up a cash acct and draw it down and add the credit card later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erwin Family @ Sea Posted March 16, 2017 #15 Share Posted March 16, 2017 This may qualify for thread of the year! Too much OBC, Have you no imagination,man? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james'mommy Posted March 16, 2017 #16 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Not to be nosy but what's the going rate for a Tag on the ship. I've always wanted one. I got mine at Costco. $800. Had it for 16 years. Bought DH one in Nassau for a little over $600. Hardly ever have any problems with DH's. Mine seems to eat batteries. I think in 15 years we've changed DH's battery maybe twice. Mine goes through a battery a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheehanDJ Posted March 16, 2017 #17 Share Posted March 16, 2017 Well, OP, sounds like no one is really trying to help you. Which cruise are you on? I will make the sacrifice and book at the same time and allow you to buy all my drinks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted March 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2017 Order room service every day ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didicruiser Posted March 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2017 :cool: Order room service every day ;) Lol lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager70 Posted March 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2017 We had a back to back on Freedom in Dec with the GETTER program with $300.00 OBC from Royal for each . It was not refundable and after doing specialty Rests. and a few purchases went to casino and drew cash. $5.00 on each $100.00 . Better than just buying stuff you really don't want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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