cookss Posted September 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I am new to Royal Caribbean Visa rewards and a little confused on what the points can be used for. I understand you login in and select what you want based on the amount of points you have. If you elect to get the OBC can it be used to purchase the ultimate drink package in advance or do you have to wait until on board? If so, can it be purchased immediately upon boarding at customer service? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2017 I am new to Royal Caribbean Visa rewards and a little confused on what the points can be used for. I understand you login in and select what you want based on the amount of points you have. If you elect to get the OBC can it be used to purchase the ultimate drink package in advance or do you have to wait until on board? If so, can it be purchased immediately upon boarding at customer service? Thanks! You should be able to use the Visa points OBC to purchase items pre-cruise. How soon the OBC is available varies. They apply the OBC redemptions in the order of cruise date, so if your cruise is very far in the future, it may be several months before you see that OBC. If you miss purchasing before the cruise, you can go to any bar and purchase the drink package once you are onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plum24 Posted September 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Is the welcome bonus worth signing up for? We cruise in mid-Dec. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted September 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 15, 2017 We have enough points to upgrade to a balcony. If we already have a cruise booked, can we use those points to upgrade, or can the points only be applied at the time of booking? Hope this question is appropriate since the topic has to do with VISA Rewards. If not, I apologize. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 15, 2017 We have enough points to upgrade to a balcony. If we already have a cruise booked, can we use those points to upgrade, or can the points only be applied at the time of booking?Hope this question is appropriate since the topic has to do with VISA Rewards. If not, I apologize. You can apply redemptions from Visa points anytime after booking. Even after final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeanneTX Posted September 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 15, 2017 You can apply redemptions from Visa points anytime after booking. Even after final payment. Is this good for any Visa card or just the Royal Caribbean Visa Card? Teanne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted September 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Is this good for any Visa card or just the Royal Caribbean Visa Card?Teanne Just the RC Visa card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted September 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Is the welcome bonus worth signing up for? We cruise in mid-Dec. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So you have to spend something first to receive the bonus points. If it's 10,000, that's $100 of OBC you can use. You need to sign up soon though because it takes a while. From the terms and conditions: Bonus points are credited to your account approximately 6-8 weeks after you qualify and they will count toward your maximum yearly points earnings limits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slyster Posted September 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I am new to Royal Caribbean Visa rewards and a little confused on what the points can be used for. I understand you login in and select what you want based on the amount of points you have. If you elect to get the OBC can it be used to purchase the ultimate drink package in advance or do you have to wait until on board? If so, can it be purchased immediately upon boarding at customer service? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums I wanted to add...if you redeem for OBC and you wish to use it onboard, it takes a couple of days to show up in your on board account. This has happened to me a couple of times. I just redeemed $125 for OBC and I will bring a copy of my OBC receipt. Just know it will take a couple of days to show up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted September 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 15, 2017 I am new to Royal Caribbean Visa rewards and a little confused on what the points can be used for. I understand you login in and select what you want based on the amount of points you have. If you elect to get the OBC can it be used to purchase the ultimate drink package in advance or do you have to wait until on board? If so, can it be purchased immediately upon boarding at customer service? Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums We had some OBC on our booking. When I booked a Shore Excursion the website asked me if I wanted to apply OBC. So when you go to purchase your Drink Package, if the OBC is available it will ask you if you want to apply it. I'm not sure if the Visa OBC is applied before or after the cruise leaves. As already noted, it takes a few days to be applied to your account on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Is the welcome bonus worth signing up for? We cruise in mid-Dec. Sent from my iPhone using Forums A lot of people get the card just for that bonus, spend the money needed, then cancel that card. I don't know if you have enough time before your December cruise to get this done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted September 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2017 If you use the points for OBC and you don't spend it all on board, you can get cash back at guest services on the last day of your cruise. We do this all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuki Posted September 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2017 You can apply redemptions from Visa points anytime after booking. Even after final payment. Thank you Bob. As usual, you are so helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookss Posted October 22, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Good morning. I just redeemed my RC Visa points for $500 on board credit. Can anyone tell when and how I will know this is applied to my account? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Good morning. I just redeemed my RC Visa points for $500 on board credit. Can anyone tell when and how I will know this is applied to my account? Depending on your cruise date, it could be some time before the credit is applied. They have been applying the credit in order of cruise date. You can find out if the credit has been applied by contacting whoever booked your cruise and requesting Royal's Guest Copy of your booking confirmation. Once applied, the OBC will show up on this document. Another way is to call the RC Visa Redemption people at: 888-305-4626. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancynurse Posted October 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Ours showed up within a week of when we had redeemed the points. We cruise on November 7th. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnlucky Posted October 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2017 We've used our points three times now we got a free 4 night cruise two times . Used it for Majasty both times, although you only get ocean view. And our last cruise we used it towards 500$ off the cruise . It came off right after we booked way before final payment. Just a suggestion we used our card to pay the deposit for our friends who are joining us for our next cruse. (They paid us cash) double points for both our cruises makes points go up quicker ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dplusd Posted October 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Is the welcome bonus worth signing up for? We cruise in mid-Dec. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I thought the signing bonus (10,000 points or $100 in OBC) was worth it. I continue to use that card when making payments to Royal Caribbean which earns double points. However, for everything else I use a credit card that offers 2% cash back on all purchases and sweeps the earned funds each month to a savings account. With the money in the savings account I can use it however I please! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookss Posted October 24, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can you tell me I will find the OBC? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 24, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Can you tell me I will find the OBC? Once it it posted to your booking, it will show up when you first enter your Cruise Planner on Royal's website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookss Posted October 24, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Ok thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george35 Posted October 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Are my RCL credit card points also good for Celebrity cruise line?? george35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted October 24, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Are my RCL credit card points also good for Celebrity cruise line?? george35 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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