di234 Posted December 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I redeemed points for $100 ship board credit about a month ago. I have the confirmation email. Will the OBC show up before the cruise or when I am on the ship? Cruise is 02/23/2019. Thank you in advance. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2018 The OBC should show up in the Cruise Planner anytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted December 19, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2018 It normally shows up 2-3 weeks prior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
migirl2014 Posted December 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I called Royal and was told it can be added up to five days before sailing so I plan to call five days out if I don't see mine. I would be happy if mine shows up 2-3 weeks before we sail as that's less I have to try to do just before sailing.😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croozin Soozin Posted December 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2018 If I redeem points for $500 OBC but don’t use it all what happens to the balance? Also, could I use that OBC for playing in the casino? And how would I go about that? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2018 7 minutes ago, Croozin Soozin said: If I redeem points for $500 OBC but don’t use it all what happens to the balance? Also, could I use that OBC for playing in the casino? And how would I go about that? Thank you. The remaining balance can be cashed out at Guest Services on the last day, or they will automatically credit the credit card on file for the onboard account. You cannot directly use OBC for gambling. However, you can get a cash advance against your onboard account at the casino cashier. They will charge 5% for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croozin Soozin Posted December 19, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 19, 2018 Thank you Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 19, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 19, 2018 5 minutes ago, Croozin Soozin said: Thank you Bob! You're welcome. If you do want to get cash at the casino, just ask them for a cash advance, don't mention anything about cashing out OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 7, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 7, 2019 The waiting drives me crazy! I redeemed my points for OBC months ago, and I check daily to see it there... with my cruise coming up in 3.5 weeks, I should see it soon 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 7, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said: The waiting drives me crazy! I redeemed my points for OBC months ago, and I check daily to see it there... with my cruise coming up in 3.5 weeks, I should see it soon 🙂 Seems to close enough for the Visa points OBC to show up. I'd call the redemption people to check: 888-305-4626. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 7, 2019 #11 Share Posted January 7, 2019 10 hours ago, Host Clarea said: Seems to close enough for the Visa points OBC to show up. I'd call the redemption people to check: 888-305-4626. Ok, thx Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smc99 Posted January 8, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The OBC doesn't just "show up" all by itself. You have to redeem the rewards and apply them to the specific cruise you want to use them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 8, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 8, 2019 54 minutes ago, smc99 said: The OBC doesn't just "show up" all by itself. You have to redeem the rewards and apply them to the specific cruise you want to use them on. Yep, I know. I redeemed mine about 6 months ago, for my upcoming sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckeyeMan Posted January 8, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 8, 2019 4 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said: Yep, I know. I redeemed mine about 6 months ago, for my upcoming sailing. That is normal. They told me 10 days before the cruise. You can call them and ask them to add them to your cruise planner now. They will get a department that will get it added now. If you don't call and request it be added early they will not add it until 10 days prior. I redeemed 500 in OBC and the same thing happened to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 8, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 8, 2019 11 minutes ago, BuckeyeMan said: That is normal. They told me 10 days before the cruise. You can call them and ask them to add them to your cruise planner now. They will get a department that will get it added now. If you don't call and request it be added early they will not add it until 10 days prior. I redeemed 500 in OBC and the same thing happened to me. Thanks Buckeye! If I don’t see my credit by Friday, I will call 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 10, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 5:57 AM, Host Clarea said: Seems to close enough for the Visa points OBC to show up. I'd call the redemption people to check: 888-305-4626. Thanks again Bob! I called today, and they said it will be applied 2 weeks prior to sailing. I’ll check again then 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 10, 2019 #17 Share Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/7/2019 at 6:51 AM, vacationlover_mn said: The waiting drives me crazy! I redeemed my points for OBC months ago, and I check daily to see it there... with my cruise coming up in 3.5 weeks, I should see it soon 🙂 I understand, but having talked with a couple of the Royal people who do this, getting it in early doesn't help, they put the requests in a pile and work on them by sail date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 10, 2019 #18 Share Posted January 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, BillOh said: I understand, but having talked with a couple of the Royal people who do this, getting it in early doesn't help, they put the requests in a pile and work on them by sail date. I agree... the only reason I do it early is so that I don’t forget 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted January 10, 2019 #19 Share Posted January 10, 2019 We redeemed points for OBC 2-3 months before a recent Dec 16 cruise. OBC showed up two weeks before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted January 10, 2019 #20 Share Posted January 10, 2019 My pay off date is coming up in 2 weeks, I'll wait a month after making the final payment to Cash in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcicle Posted January 10, 2019 #21 Share Posted January 10, 2019 BillOh, I do the same thing, just after final payment, double points on rccl purchases! And within the 6 months, it's a win, win! And then I don't feel guilty about my fufu drinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sigtau21 Posted January 10, 2019 #22 Share Posted January 10, 2019 What is the rate of redemption for points to OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 10, 2019 #23 Share Posted January 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, Sigtau21 said: What is the rate of redemption for points to OBC? 5000 points gets $50 OBC. This represents a 2% return on RC purchases because an RC purchase gets 2 points per dollar spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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