What are some tips for getting OBC with Sailaway bookings

[PortFees45]

I've not had much luck with this. NCL obviously doesn't give any. The TA's I've used done either. What are some good tips for getting OBC on Sailaway bookings?

[casofilia]

Get your partner, spouse, parents, children, employer to buy some for you.

[Harratine]

Buy NCLH stock,,,, 100 shares is $100 OBC on each cruise of 7 days.

[newmexicoNita]

5 hours ago, casofilia said:

Get your partner, spouse, parents, children, employer to buy some for you.

good answer/ I have to wonder why anyone would think there is a secret to getting OBC. Some agents do give them, sometimes NCL or any line will run a special offering an OBC and share holders also get them I am not sure about casino players. Regardless it isn't something with a hidden way to get them. I am amazed someone would ask the question!!!

[zqvol]

4 hours ago, Harratine said:

Buy NCLH stock,,,, 100 shares is $100 OBC on each cruise of 7 days.

 

Only buy stock if you feel that it is a good investment, the OBC that comes with the stock does not necessarily make it a good investment.

[Mike_DeA]

3 hours ago, newmexicoNita said:

good answer/ I have to wonder why anyone would think there is a secret to getting OBC. Some agents do give them, sometimes NCL or any line will run a special offering an OBC and share holders also get them I am not sure about casino players. Regardless it isn't something with a hidden way to get them. I am amazed someone would ask the question!!!

I see nothing with this question. I guess you've missed some of the other questions being asked recently:

 

Are the perks really "Free" or are they built into price of cruise?

What is Your favorite Ship in Norwegian fleet of Ships? Why.

Do NCL show movies up on the lido deck on the big screen?

I just walk in there with My everyday clothes on? I can't fit a towel around Me.

I know Carnival on board card is the Sail and Sail card. What is Norwegian version called? I just call it the Key Card.

 

 

Edited July 23, 2019 by Mike_DeA

[PortFees45]

Sorry I should have asked a question on a more pertinent topic...like if I can bring water onboard or whether or not I should pay the DSC. 

[All-ready2cruise]

Isn't there a credit card, American Express I think, that offers OBC when used to book a cruise?

[SeaShark]

I would rather NEVER receive OBC...just take that amount off of the cruise price instead.

 

IOW, I'd rather pay $1,000 for a cruise than pay $1,200 with a $200 OBC.

[graphicguy]

9 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said:

Isn't there a credit card, American Express I think, that offers OBC when used to book a cruise?

I use AMEX’s OBC promo all the time.  But, as others mentioned, on SAILAWAY rates, no OBC is offered.  You can look for them.  There’s no secret way to get them.  There simply is no OBC with SAILAWAY rates.

[PortFees45]

1 minute ago, graphicguy said:

I use AMEX’s OBC promo all the time.  But, as others mentioned, on SAILAWAY rates, no OBC is offered.  You can look for them.  There’s no secret way to get them.  There simply is no OBC with SAILAWAY rates.

The AMEX promo doesn't work on Sailaway bookings? 

[graphicguy]

3 minutes ago, PortFees45 said:

The AMEX promo doesn't work on Sailaway bookings? 

Correct!

[EllieinNJ]

I'm not sure what you are talking about but on my last three NCL cruises  had a sailaway rate and my TA gave me OBC.  She said it was based on price of cruise, not what category you choose.

[All-ready2cruise]

13 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

I use AMEX’s OBC promo all the time.  But, as others mentioned, on SAILAWAY rates, no OBC is offered.  You can look for them.  There’s no secret way to get them.  There simply is no OBC with SAILAWAY rates.

Thanks for clarifying, I wasn't sure if it would be the same restrictions. 

Edited July 23, 2019 by All-ready2cruise

[graphicguy]

2 minutes ago, EllieinNJ said:

I'm not sure what you are talking about but on my last three NCL cruises  had a sailaway rate and my TA gave me OBC.  She said it was based on price of cruise, not what category you choose.

I believe if it’s a higher priced cruise SAILAWAY rate, I’ve seen some TAs offer OBC. But, that’s been a rarity in my experience.

[All-ready2cruise]

For me, when I book an SA rate, I'm happy saving the upwards of $1000. I haven't decided to do that recently but I've been happy receiving the OBC and a great balcony location.  It's all about what you're happy with, and that includes the price you pay as well, JMO. 

[graphicguy]

28 minutes ago, All-ready2cruise said:

For me, when I book an SA rate, I'm happy saving the upwards of $1000. I haven't decided to do that recently but I've been happy receiving the OBC and a great balcony location.  It's all about what you're happy with, and that includes the price you pay as well, JMO. 

Agreed.  I find the GTY rates working for me recently.  I know I do well with the drink package and I do like the other perks that go along with it.

 

As you say, whatever works best for you.

[PTC DAWG]

11 hours ago, PortFees45 said:

I've not had much luck with this. NCL obviously doesn't give any. The TA's I've used done either. What are some good tips for getting OBC on Sailaway bookings?

Find a travel agent that will give you OBC for your business.  That's the best answer I know of.   I found one that used to give OBC, but now gives credit at their retail store.  I like to shop there for certain things, so that works for me just the same.  

 

 

Edited July 23, 2019 by PTC DAWG

[PTC DAWG]

41 minutes ago, EllieinNJ said:

I'm not sure what you are talking about but on my last three NCL cruises  had a sailaway rate and my TA gave me OBC.  She said it was based on price of cruise, not what category you choose.

Correct, it usually a % of the cruise fare.  That % varies amongst agencies and cruise lines, how much business do they do with certain cruise lines, etc...

[tomk3212]

The whole point to the SA/GTY rate is that it's the LOWEST rate available.  That's why NCL doesn't include any of the "freebies" that you can choose with the other more expensive rates.

 

And, on another note, are the so-called "freebies" built into the price?  Of course!  As Robert A. Heinlein's characters used to say, TANSTAAFL!!! lol

[newmexicoNita]

22 hours ago, zqvol said:

 

Only buy stock if you feel that it is a good investment, the OBC that comes with the stock does not necessarily make it a good investment.

of course you are right, but the OP asked and someone decided to give them one way. I would hope nobody would buy just to get $100 OBC. ☺️

[newmexicoNita]

21 hours ago, Mike_DeA said:

I see nothing with this question. I guess you've missed some of the other questions being asked recently:

 

Are the perks really "Free" or are they built into price of cruise?

What is Your favorite Ship in Norwegian fleet of Ships? Why.

Do NCL show movies up on the lido deck on the big screen?

I just walk in there with My everyday clothes on? I can't fit a towel around Me.

I know Carnival on board card is the Sail and Sail card. What is Norwegian version called? I just call it the Key Card.

 

 

Have to agree with you there. These questions usually just make to smile Some questions are funnier than others and some I don't take too seriously.