REFUNDABLE OBC

[Ombud]

I've got 100 refundable OBC on my next voyage. If I don't use it all up, how much can Guest Services Desk cash out for me? Not looking for any tricks .... just a cash out before disembarkation. Used to be only $25

 

(It's from missing a 2 ports in September, didn't get it before December cruise, and my refund was stuck until CVP contacted CS who tripled it and put it on the next booked cruise)

[Ken the cruiser]

We had a little over $100 refundable OBC left in our account on a recent Regal cruise in the Med last July. We went to GS and since our account had more the $25 in it, they would not give us any cash back. We later found a way to spend it all to avoid waiting for the "check in the mail". Our understanding is there still has to be $25 or less in your account to be able to get any cash back.

 

Edited March 29, 2023 by Ken the cruiser

[mtnesterz]

Sad but true, $100 doesn't go far on a cruise ship. Could easily use that amount and more on one shore excursion or a watch, jacket or other store purchases. I've heard some credit it towards Crew Appreciation just to square the account. Haven't done this but Passenger Services I'm guessing.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Just go to the casino, play a dollar or so and then cash out.

[Ombud]

@mtnesterz its a California Coastal cruise ... I could drive to the ports & back in a day so might not even get off. But I could use Clinique if they carry it. Or just increase gratuities  ... not waiting for a voided check (I've got over 500 total obc)

Not looking for a trick just info amount on max GS refund

 

 

Edited March 29, 2023 by Ombud

[voljeep]

Just now, Rick&Jeannie said:

Just go to the casino, play a dollar or so and then cash out.

keep a punch on a coffee card for unlimited brewed coffee for the rest of your life.

[Ken the cruiser]

2 minutes ago, mtnesterz said:

Sad but true, $100 doesn't go far on a cruise ship. Could easily use that amount and more on one shore excursion or a watch, jacket or other store purchases. I've heard some credit it towards Crew Appreciation just to square the account. Haven't done this but Passenger Services I'm guessing.

We tried asking for a form from Guest Services to give it as additional gratuities to our steward, like we do on Celebrity cruises, but they didn't have such a form or so they told us. Is there some other way you can designate excess OBC on your account to go to a crew member, such as a steward?

[kiwimum]

2 hours ago, Ombud said:

@mtnesterz its a California Coastal cruise ... I could drive to the ports & back in a day so might not even get off. But I could use Clinique if they carry it. Or just increase gratuities  ... not waiting for a voided check (I've got over 500 total obc)

Not looking for a trick just info amount on max GS refund

 

 

They should have Clinique, definitely available onboard at good prices in October and December.  I usually stock up to utilize OBC.  

[mtnesterz]

On 3/29/2023 at 9:58 AM, Ken the cruiser said:

Is there some other way you can designate excess OBC on your account to go to a crew member, such as a steward?

Have read on CC that others have done so . We only sail Princess so it would have been in this forum I saw it, not X's.  But personal experience, no. We neither drink nor gamble but excursions exhaust our OBC every time. To @Ombud $500? Wow! Helicopter tour?