Using Non-Refundable OBC for butler/concierge tip

[slcreads]

After searching through the forum I found several threads that said you could get a voucher for your unused non-refundable obc to give to the butler and/or concierge as part of their tip. Has anyone on the forum actually done this? And, if so, any feedback from Your butler/concierge on the useability of the voucher on their end?

[jaja]

I have done it. Not sure what you mean by feedback....on departure I gave each a note saying thank you and that their tip was coming via guest relations dept.

[Two Wheels Only]

As you probably read, many (myself included) have done it.

 

As far as whether the butler/concierge receives 100%, 50%, or 1% of that amount is between NCL and the employee. The same can be true of cash.

[cruisinginmay]

Am I correct in my understanding that I can also use OBC for the service charges (gratuities)?

[Two Wheels Only]

Am I correct in my understanding that I can also use OBC for the service charges (gratuities)?

It depends on what type of OBC you plan to use to pay the DSC.

[cruisinginmay]

It says Non-Refundable.

[Sauer-kraut]

Am I correct in my understanding that I can also use OBC for the service charges (gratuities)?

 

It says Non-Refundable.

No, non-refundable is not eligible for the daily service charge.

[cruisinginmay]

NCL.com Ask and Answer shows this:

 

[cruisinginmay]

[cruisinginmay]

Well, I tried to do a screen shot but didn’t seem to work. Anyway, it says OBC, whether refundable or not, can be used to pay DSC.

[Fido Chuckwagon]

After searching through the forum I found several threads that said you could get a voucher for your unused non-refundable obc to give to the butler and/or concierge as part of their tip. Has anyone on the forum actually done this? And, if so, any feedback from Your butler/concierge on the useability of the voucher on their end?

 

Yes. I did this on the Getaway in April of 2015. Butler seemed fine with it, I have to assume its as good as giving cash.

[Fido Chuckwagon]

Well, I tried to do a screen shot but didn’t seem to work. Anyway, it says OBC, whether refundable or not, can be used to pay DSC.

I'm not sure where you're getting that from, (and am not surprised if NCL has bad info up on their website somewhere), but nonrefundable onboard credit definitely cannot be used for the Daily Service Charge:

 

Note: Onboard credit has no monetary value and is non-transferable. It may not be used toward onboard service charges or pre-purchased activities. Restrictions may apply. [/Quote]

Source: https://www.ncl.com/travel-blog/how-to-onboard-credit

[cruisinginmay]

Thanks.

[slcreads]

Thanks everyone for your replies. Who knows if we will actually have any unused non~refundable OBC at the end of the cruise. But if we do I’d like to put it to good use and pass it along to the butler or concierge. Doesn’t make sense to leave it unused and going back to NCL.

[don't-use-real-name]

Basically the Non-Refundable OBC can be used for anything on the ship EXCEPT the DSC.

 

Applications to use NR OBC - - -

 

Tips to specific crew members

UBP Beverage package purchased on board

Drinks and charges over any UBP

Specialty Dining extra entrées etc.

Wi-Fi

Shore Excursions

Cruise Next Certificates (and you get more real OBC)

Gift Shop

Duty Free

Photo Gallery

Java Coffee

Specialty Cakes Ice Cream

Theatre Show Souvenirs

Bingo Games

Birthday/Anniversary Cakes

Spa Beauty Barber Services

Viva Vino Wine Packages

Corks N' Caps Packages

Bar-Set-Up

Room Service

 

Art Gallery ??? anyone comments on this ?

 

Anything missed ? ? ?

 

I am not a user of the Casino - but have read here (CC) that you can use the NR OBC

in the casino and cash it out with a service fee.

Readers is that still a working solution ?

 

Remember to try to use up or apply all of the NR OBC before the last night of the cruise !

[emcelh]

You can definitely use it for tips for butler and concierge. Just make sure you have their full name when you go to guest services. We've done this on every cruise the last several years.

[peg013]

We have also used non-refundable OBC to tip the butler and concierge. According to several concierge's they receive 100% of the amount left for them on a voucher with their next pay.