Excess OBC - What Can I Do With It?

[twangster]

New to SilverSea.  With the current promotion I'll have $1k in OBC but I can't imagine spending all of that on Silver Origin.

 

If I end the cruise with unused OBC what can I do with those funds?  For example, can it be used as a contribution to the crew fund?  Can it be used for crew specific gratuity beyond the included gratuity should I feel so inclined?  

 

What do you do with excess OBC?

 

 

[gismo1554]

I tend to try and buy gifts for family in all honesty (perfume etc) as I believe you can’t give to crew fund but if you can that would be great to know. I also buy things like batteries and toiletries as always useful

[Silver Spectre]

You cannot donate OBC to the crew welfare fund. You could buy wine or stuff from the boutique to take home, or buy some candies (lots) from the boutique and donate them to the crew bar.

[fudge]

Use it or loose it.

[Cruise Wonderland]

1 hour ago, twangster said:

New to SilverSea.  With the current promotion I'll have $1k in OBC but I can't imagine spending all of that on Silver Origin.

 

If I end the cruise with unused OBC what can I do with those funds?  For example, can it be used as a contribution to the crew fund?  Can it be used for crew specific gratuity beyond the included gratuity should I feel so inclined?  

 

What do you do with excess OBC?

 

 

 

Hi twangster! After seeing your many posts of other cruise lines' boards, great to see you here on the Silversea board as well.

 

I also have a Silversea booking under the current USD 1000 OBC promotion. However the cruise will be in February 2021. I think it will eventually be cancelled and I will not have the chance to use this OBC.

 

From Silversea's terms and conditions:

Onboard spending credit can be used for onboard expenses such as shore excursions, spa treatments, premium wines and spirits, specialty restaurant dining fees and / or purchases in the Internet Café and onboard boutiques; not for use in the Casino or for Silver Shore Simply Hotel, Grande Hotel and Land Adventures. Onboard spending credits may not be redeemed for cash and any unused portion will be forfeited.

 

I wonder if onboard credits can be used for booking a next cruise at the future cruise office? But most likely it is not allowed.

[twangster]

12 minutes ago, Cruise Wonderland said:

 

Hi twangster! After seeing your many posts of other cruise lines' boards, great to see you here on the Silversea board as well.

 

I also have a Silversea booking under the current USD 1000 OBC promotion. However the cruise will be in February 2021. I think it will eventually be cancelled and I will not have the chance to use this OBC.

 

From Silversea's terms and conditions:

Onboard spending credit can be used for onboard expenses such as shore excursions, spa treatments, premium wines and spirits, specialty restaurant dining fees and / or purchases in the Internet Café and onboard boutiques; not for use in the Casino or for Silver Shore Simply Hotel, Grande Hotel and Land Adventures. Onboard spending credits may not be redeemed for cash and any unused portion will be forfeited.

 

I wonder if onboard credits can be used for booking a next cruise at the future cruise office? But most likely it is not allowed.

 

Thanks!

 

I fear my cruise will also cancel.  I'd love price protection on a future sailing but only time will tell.  

[Stumblefoot]

1 hour ago, Cruise Wonderland said:

I wonder if onboard credits can be used for booking a next cruise at the future cruise office?

Definitely not allowed.

[twangster]

Thanks everyone. 

[spinnaker2]

I have never had leftover OBC.

Plenty to spend on!

Splurge on the expensive excursions like truffle hunting!

Pick up a few bottles of wine to take home.

A massage or 2.

Poof it will be gone.

 

 

[twangster]

2 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

I have never had leftover OBC.

Plenty to spend on!

Splurge on the expensive excursions like truffle hunting!

Pick up a few bottles of wine to take home.

A massage or 2.

Poof it will be gone.

 

 

 

Silver Origin is a little different.  Not sure how elaborate the shop will be on board.  It's an expedition ship designed specifically for the Galapagos with only 100 guests on board so it's a baby ship as they call it.  

[Silver Spectre]

3 hours ago, spinnaker2 said:

I have never had leftover OBC.

Plenty to spend on!

Splurge on the expensive excursions like truffle hunting!

Pick up a few bottles of wine to take home.

A massage or 2.

Poof it will be gone.

 

 

Truffle hunting in the Galapagos, could be fun 🤣

[Daveywavey70]

1 hour ago, Silver Spectre said:

Truffle hunting in the Galapagos, could be fun 🤣

Are turtles any good at hunting truffles? 

[Stumblefoot]

2 hours ago, Silver Spectre said:

Truffle hunting in the Galapagos, could be fun 🤣

I was literally thinking the exact same thing!  Poor, Spins.

[spinnaker2]

Before you all write me off as suffering from some mind loss and maybe a little crazy, you all should know that there are sea truffles which are in the mollusc family.

 

And there is a seaweed that smells like truffle.

 

And.....I am done.

Edited October 20, 2020 by spinnaker2

[Stumblefoot]

I’m impressed Spins!  I had no idea you were referring to sea truffles. I mistakenly assumed you were referring to the super expensive ectomycorrhizal fungi found in France and Italy.  My bad!

[FauxNom]

If you're not using Silversea for air and hotel, OBC comes in handy for transfers at the end of the cruise. On two of our expedition cruises there was some kind of tour combined with transit to the airport or the city center, and we've paid for those with OBC. 

[spinnaker2]

10 hours ago, Stumblefoot said:

I’m impressed Spins!  I had no idea you were referring to sea truffles. I mistakenly assumed you were referring to the super expensive ectomycorrhizal fungi found in France and Italy.  My bad!

😁

[twangster]

13 hours ago, FauxNom said:

If you're not using Silversea for air and hotel, OBC comes in handy for transfers at the end of the cruise. On two of our expedition cruises there was some kind of tour combined with transit to the airport or the city center, and we've paid for those with OBC. 

 

Given the history of flight challenges with Ecuador combined with potential pandemic factors I booked air through SilverSea but I'll keep this in mind for future bookings.  Thanks for the tip.     

[FauxNom]

5 hours ago, twangster said:

Given the history of flight challenges with Ecuador combined with potential pandemic factors I booked air through SilverSea but I'll keep this in mind for future bookings. 

That seems like a good plan!