Using Onbord credit? On What......?

[Coachyo]

I have $500 onboard credit from my non NCL cruise travel agent company.

What can I use it for?

Photos?

Entry into Poker Tournament?

Bingo?

Jewelry in store?

Spa?

Slot Tournament?

Drinks over the included limit?  Such as expensive Bourbon or Bottle of wine?

Gratuity to room steward or favorite bartender?

Others.........?

 

Thanks 

 

YO

[Mistizoom]

It depends if it's refundable or non-refundable credit. Most likely from a travel agent it would be non-refundable credit. That means you can spend it on onboard purchases such as spa, retail shop, photos, drinks not included, bingo, and the like. You can't spend it in the casino or use it to pay your on board daily service charges.

Edited July 18, 2023 by Mistizoom

[Pitzel]

3 minutes ago, Mistizoom said:

Most likely from a travel agent it would be non-refundable credit.

Not necessarily true. All of the OBC that we get from our travel agent is delivered as refundable OBC.

Refundable credit can be used for anything onboard, including daily service charges. You can also opt to purchase a future cruise credit with it or take whatever amount you don't use back as cash (as long as you do so before the last night of the cruise). On our last 2 sailings, we have gotten back $400-500+ in cash from each sailing because we pre-paid our gratuities and had very few purchases on board.

[Mistizoom]

17 hours ago, Pitzel said:

Not necessarily true. All of the OBC that we get from our travel agent is delivered as refundable OBC.

Refundable credit can be used for anything onboard, including daily service charges. You can also opt to purchase a future cruise credit with it or take whatever amount you don't use back as cash (as long as you do so before the last night of the cruise). On our last 2 sailings, we have gotten back $400-500+ in cash from each sailing because we pre-paid our gratuities and had very few purchases on board.

That's why I said "most likely." The OP didn't provide enough information for either of us to know for sure.

[mcmomny]

Whiskey tastings, wine tastings, specialty dining, excursions

[cruiseny4life]

2 massages....done, no more OBC!

[laudergayle]

3 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

2 massages....done, no more OBC!

Do you tip your masseuse extra?  Lol…ok, I realize that is a whole other topic.  JK, again.

[dbrown84]

If you have the free at sea drink package, you can upgrade it to the premium plus once onboard.  

[shof515]

i use my OBC for shore excursions. due to that, it can be sometimes cheaper to book from the ship vs on my own

[Coachyo]

Not sure what other info I can add.  The credit is from a large cruise company.  I dont know if it is refundable or not.  I also have $100 from NCL.

I've already paid for several excursions,  can I use any of this money towards the excursions and get my CC refunded for those I already paid for? (I figure I would have to do it once on the ship ) 

 

Thanks, YO

[IsanTom]

On 7/17/2023 at 8:26 PM, Coachyo said:

I have $500 onboard credit from my non NCL cruise travel agent company.

What can I use it for?

Photos?

Entry into Poker Tournament?

Bingo?

Jewelry in store?

Spa?

Slot Tournament?

Drinks over the included limit?  Such as expensive Bourbon or Bottle of wine?

Gratuity to room steward or favorite bartender?

Others.........?

 

Thanks 

 

YO

You don't need to spend. Since this was from your TA it's fully refundable. Take it home with a credit on your Credit Card. Bon Voyage!

[laudergayle]

2 hours ago, Coachyo said:

The credit is from a large cruise company.  I dont know if it is refundable or not.  I also have $100 from NCL.

 

 

Look at your cruise confirmation.  If it is non-refundable it will say so next to the credit amount.

 

[PJLoveToTravel]

Can you purchase a bottle of alcohol to take home?

 

Thanks

[Portia!]

Yes you are allowed to buy alcohol to take home with OBC. I've done it several times. One of my favorite souvenirs!

[herbanrenewal]

You may be able to add steak or lobster in main restaurant if you don't have enough for another specialty restaurant but find nothing on the menu that appeals.