Redemming RC credit card points

[george35]

We used to like going to the WIPEOUT for breakfast but I hear it is gone, is that true? What took its place?

 

george35

[george35]

I was asking how soon before a cruise should you redeem you credit card points?

 

george35

[GJustice]

I've gotten them done in a week to 10 days

[Levi is good]

It took 3 days for them to show up on my balance, using them for cruise discounts.  But I'd say asap just to head off any problems.

[GStanMus]

If you want to use the OBC to book on the cruise planner, redeem it early.  It took 3 days for my credit to post to my cruise planner. 

[Williamsburgcruiser]

1 hour ago, GStanMus said:

If you want to use the OBC to book on the cruise planner, redeem it early.  It took 3 days for my credit to post to my cruise planner. 

I agree with this - because of Covid cancelling cruises - we had a bunch to use.  We wanted to use them for excursions - so we redeemed really early.  Some excursions do sell out, especially if you are going to a location that is restricting cruise passengers to the excursions only purchased from the cruise line. 

But - then I redeemed some a month in advance of the cruise to pay for onboard costs.  I started to get worried and called, and they said that they would be there within the week before going - and they were.

I understand because of Covid, you never know if the cruise is going to get cancelled, and then I have no idea what happens to the redemption - so I'd be cautious.  Just make sure you write down that confirmation number so when you call to check, you have it ready.

 

Happy sailing!

[Mango Tango]

What if you redeem the points for OBC and you test positive for COVID 2 days before embarkation and can't get on the ship?  Do you get the credit back?

[GJustice]

8 hours ago, Mango Tango said:

What if you redeem the points for OBC and you test positive for COVID 2 days before embarkation and can't get on the ship?  Do you get the credit back?

Yes, depending on timing they'll be "reserved" and you can apply them to a future cruise. Don't think you can get them back in cash, but didn't try.

[Mango Tango]

Thank you!