Onboard Credit, Tipping on B2B

[Fredalyn]

We have booked B2B cruises. 1 Booking number, same cabin. Online the dining reservations and excursions are broken into 2 segments.

i have several questions. How is the onboard credit distributed? We usually use it for the suggested  gratuities. Would it be paid as a lump sum at the end or broken into 2 segments? The account shows an onboard credit total, not separate. Usually we tip extra for wonderful service. Would we do that after each segment? Being we are in the same cabin, will we have the same staff members? 

Additionally, for the first time in many years we have a TA who has generously given us onboard credit. When do we see that? Is it part of the account or do you receive that upon embarkation?

Thank you in advance!

[Rob the Cruiser]

We tip extra for outstanding service at the end of each segment because there may be the same cabin attendants on the second segment or there may not. We usually just tip to the cabin attendants. 

 

Great news that your TA has given you a generous OBC. Ask your TA when you will see that.

Edited May 28, 2019 by Rob the Cruiser

[ORV]

The TA OBC is usually not on your account pre cruise. When you board there will be printed cards in your room with what you are getting and where it came from. Most times the room steward or butler will have you sign a copy of these. 

 

Since you have one booking number it is considered an Extended or Grand Voyage and is treated in most aspects as one cruise.