Can I Use TA Provided OBC for Excursions?

[mnocket]

I know that generally any TA provided OBC doesn't become available until you board the ship.  My question is...  can I make excursion reservations on the MSC website and pay for it once onboard using OBC or do they charge me when I book the excursions - hence I can't pay with my OBC?  I'm taking a Norwegian fjords cruise next August and I'm concerned that if I wait until I'm onboard to book excursions the popular ones will be booked.  I'm in the Yacht Club if that makes any difference.

[Two Wheels Only]

You pay for your excursions when you book them. Even if you are months before final payment date and have only paid the deposit for the cruise, the excursions are paid in full. 

 

If you really want something that you fear might sell out, book it now and pay for it with your own money. 

[mnocket]

11 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

You pay for your excursions when you book them. Even if you are months before final payment date and have only paid the deposit for the cruise, the excursions are paid in full. 

 

If you really want something that you fear might sell out, book it now and pay for it with your own money. 

That's what I feared.  I've got $1,000 of OBC and since I'm in the Yacht Club there's really nothing to spend it on other than excursions or specialty restaurants. I guess I'll have to take my chances and wait till I board to book my excursions.  Thanks for the reply.

[Tierun]

4 hours ago, mnocket said:

That's what I feared.  I've got $1,000 of OBC and since I'm in the Yacht Club there's really nothing to spend it on other than excursions or specialty restaurants. I guess I'll have to take my chances and wait till I board to book my excursions.  Thanks for the reply.

On Celebrity I moved the obc to casino credit and had a blast playing black jack.

[jules815]

6 hours ago, mnocket said:

That's what I feared.  I've got $1,000 of OBC and since I'm in the Yacht Club there's really nothing to spend it on other than excursions or specialty restaurants. I guess I'll have to take my chances and wait till I board to book my excursions.  Thanks for the reply.

We were in a similar situation back in 2021. I had a lot of fun shopping on board. 😃

[grantschenck]

If OBC is refundable then you don't need to spend it and what you don't spend you'll get back at the end of the cruise.

You can also use OBC for the daily gratuity assuming you haven't pre-paid them.