RCCL Credit Card Points

[torbs]

My family and I are booked on the Freedom next April. We did so yesterday! (yippie!!). Has anyone used your rcl credit card points on a guarantee cabin (all that was left)? When speaking with the brain trust at RCL, they stated you must have a cabin assignment to cash in the certificate. We are already booked in a balcony room. The certificate entitles you to a balcony cabin at oceanview pricing.

 

Just looking for any past experiences.

 

Thanks

[torbs]

nobody has ever cashed in points?

[montekat]

Good question, I hope someone can tell you. We are trying to decide how best to use our points also. We could get the free 4 nt. cruise, but that is too short. The upgrade at 25,000 pts. seems like a better deal and save the rest of the points for later.

[elleluv]

Here's the scoop... directly from the RCCL Visa Redemption Terms...

 

"The guest can upgrade from, but cannot upgrade to any stateroom to which a "Guarantee rate" applies"

 

It certainly doesn't hurt to try to use your points... it sounds like they sometimes allow you to use them contrary to their own rules.... I wouldn't count on it though...

[Son of a Cruiser]

The upgrade may not be the best deal anyway. I just looked at an April 2008 Freedomn sailing (don't know if it is yours but to get an idea) and aBalcony guarantee was $1249 and highest oceanview (cat F) was $1169. This would be a savings of $80 PP ($160 total). You can get 5 5,000 point certificates and use them for $250 onboard credit (they will accept mutiple certificates for onboard credit on a cruise) We did the onboard certificates on the Mariner last year for this exact reason - more savings than the upgrade.

 

Enjoy your cruise.

[AFT_LOVER]

much more than the upgrades since they seem to be inside to a better inside or oceanview to a better oceanview but not to a balcony. Even the free cruise for 250,000 isn't worth it as I'd want the $2500. I am a D1 & sometimes a JS if the rate is under $300 total for the JS from the D1. We love going to the casino for $200-$800 on a cruise from VISA.

 

Too bad MBNA & B of A have made bad tasts in folks mouth cancelling the extended warranty on large purchase items. So that goes to AMEX who had great coverage.

[gt_mustang_gal]

You can get 5 5,000 point certificates and use them for $250 onboard credit (they will accept mutiple certificates for onboard credit on a cruise)

 

I asked this question a while back. I wanted to use my 20,000 points to get 4 certificates for $200 in onboard credits, but didn't think that I could get more than one of the certificates at a time. Have you done this before? Did it work?

[montekat]

I asked this question a while back. I wanted to use my 20,000 points to get 4 certificates for $200 in onboard credits, but didn't think that I could get more than one of the certificates at a time. Have you done this before? Did it work?

 

Sure have! I requested 5 of the 5,000 pts. on our last cruise. On back of the certificate is a list of choices, all you have to do is check which one you want. We elected to use 4 of the certificates for $200 and one for the robes. Be sure to make a copy of the certificates before you mail them off in case they get lost in the mail so you will have proof.

[gt_mustang_gal]

Sure have! I requested 5 of the 5,000 pts. on our last cruise. On back of the certificate is a list of choices, all you have to do is check which one you want. We elected to use 4 of the certificates for $200 and one for the robes. Be sure to make a copy of the certificates before you mail them off in case they get lost in the mail so you will have proof.

 

Thanks so much for the reply! :) This might be a silly question...but here goes. Do you get to keep the robes or are they only for use during the cruise?

[just4kixx]

The robes are yours to keep ;)

 

A~

[PBNJ620]

New to the whole Royal CAribbean credit card, I haven't really thought about how many credits I get for anything. ANyone care to elaborate? :confused:

[PBNJ620]

I do not believe those robes in the suites are to keep. That is why they sell the robes....

[cruisinfanatic]

The robes are yours to keep ;)

 

A~

Wrong. Where did you get that idea? Along with the robes is a paper telling you how they'll cost you if they are missing at the end of the cruise.

[montekat]

The robes that you order from the cruise points are yours to keep. They are given to you onboard.

The regular robes that you use onboard are only for use onboard and must be bought if you would like to take them home.

[montekat]

New to the whole Royal CAribbean credit card, I haven't really thought about how many credits I get for anything. ANyone care to elaborate? :confused:

 

You get one point for each dollar spent. You get double points for purchases from RCCL. More information is found on their website:

 

 

 

Add to Your Adventures Every Time You Shop.

 

Introducing the Royal Caribbean Visa® Credit Card, the perfect card for people who love to cruise.

 

 

 

 

Earn Royal PointsSM with every qualifying purchase you make - points that add up to onboard credits, stateroom upgrades and even free cruise vacations.§ Use it for everyday purchases, and earn one Royal Point for every qualifying purchase dollar you spend. And earn double Royal Points for every qualifying purchase dollar you spend with Royal Caribbean International®. Enjoy a low introductory APR†, no annual fee, plus 2,500 Bonus Points after your first qualifying transaction.§§ So start cruising and get closer to your FREE cruise vacation. Call (800) 932-2775 to apply today.

 

Apply Now to save on your next cruise.

 

 

 

Points ROYAL CARIBBEAN REWARDSSM

 

 

5,000 Upgrade on a 3 or 4-night Bahamas or Baja sailing for 2 (inside to outside stateroom)*

$50 USD credit toward onboard purchases

2 Royal Caribbean robes delivered onboard

Onboard picnic for 2 people

Royal Packet – 2 Royal Caribbean towels, cameras, and messenger bags delivered to your home

Royal Wear – 2 Royal Caribbean polo shirts and baseball caps delivered to your home

 

 

 

15,000 Upgrade on a 5 or 7-night Caribbean or Mexican Riviera sailing for 2, September–May (inside to outside stateroom)*

 

$150 USD cruise discount off any ship and itinerary

Onboard Grand Romance Package including champagne, fresh flowers, gourmet appetizers, breakfast for 2 and more

 

 

 

 

25,000 Upgrade on a 5 or 7-night Caribbean or Mexican Riviera sailing for 2 (outside to balcony stateroom)*

Upgrade on a 5 or 7-night Caribbean or Mexican Riviera sailing for 2, June–August (inside to outside stateroom)*

 

Free companion fare on a 3 or 4-night Bahamas or Baja sailing (outside stateroom)*

 

 

 

50,000 Free 3 or 4-night Bahamas or Baja sailing for 2 (outside stateroom)*

 

$500 USD cruise discount off any ship and itinerary

 

 

 

75,000 Free companion fare on a 5 or 7-night Caribbean or Mexican Riviera sailing (outside stateroom)*

 

 

 

125,000 Free 5 or 7-night Mexican Riviera or Caribbean sailing for 2 (outside

stateroom)*

 

 

 

 

You may select only one reward per point level. All rewards, with the exception of Royal Packet and/or Royal Wear items, can be redeemed for cruises on Royal Caribbean International ships. Terms and restrictions apply to availability of rewards. See Program Rules for details.

 

† See application for disclosure of rate, fee, and other cost information.

§See application for more information regarding the Royal Caribbean Rewards Program.

§§See application for more information regarding Bonus Royal Points.

*Excludes Christmas and New Year's sailings and is subject to availability.

 

This page is maintained by Royal Caribbean International, not MBNA America Bank, N.A. This page was last updated by Royal Caribbean International on 05/17/04. For more information about the costs and benefits associated with the various products offered by MBNA America Bank, call (800) 932-2775.

[Gracie115]

Once you have requested the vouchers, how long does it take to get them? We will be on Jewel in December and want to make sure I do this early enough. Thanks.:)

[torbs]

Once you have requested the vouchers, how long does it take to get them? We will be on Jewel in December and want to make sure I do this early enough. Thanks.:)

 

It takes 6-8 weeks to get the certificates.

[just4kixx]

Wrong. Where did you get that idea? Along with the robes is a paper telling you how they'll cost you if they are missing at the end of the cruise.

 

The robes in question are those recieved with the points from the MBNA credit card.... they are yours to keep.

 

A~

[just4kixx]

Once you have requested the vouchers, how long does it take to get them? We will be on Jewel in December and want to make sure I do this early enough. Thanks.:)

 

Just requested vouchers last month and received them in about a week.

 

A~

[PBNJ620]

SO, it's 1 dollar for every dollar on the card and double for RCCL purchases. How many points does one have to acquire to receive what amount of onboard credits?:confused:

[montekat]

SO, it's 1 dollar for every dollar on the card and double for RCCL purchases. How many points does one have to acquire to receive what amount of onboard credits?:confused:

 

If you will look at my reply #15 above, you will see the entire listing. Basically you get $50 for each 5,000 pts. if you want onboard credit and you can use multiple credits on a cruise. Really nice for the onboard purchases, tips, etc. And, if you have more credit than you can use, just go to the casino and take out the extra money.

[Cruisingoose]

If you will look at my reply #15 above, you will see the entire listing. Basically you get $50 for each 5,000 pts. if you want onboard credit and you can use multiple credits on a cruise. Really nice for the onboard purchases, tips, etc. And, if you have more credit than you can use, just go to the casino and take out the extra money.

 

Ok ... now I am not an idiot here but to be clear.. you get everything listed for the 5,000 points (robes, stuff AND $50 CREDIT?) - Or do you pick one of the below listed .....

 

Having a blond day!!

And never was clear about it.

[<M&M>]

Ok ... now I am not an idiot here but to be clear.. you get everything listed for the 5,000 points (robes, stuff AND $50 CREDIT?) - Or do you pick one of the below listed .....

 

Having a blond day!!

And never was clear about it.

 

You get one:

 

read:You may select only one reward per point level. All rewards, with the exception of Royal Packet and/or Royal Wear items, can be redeemed for cruises on Royal Caribbean International ships. Terms and restrictions apply to availability of rewards. See Program Rules for details.

 

† See application for disclosure of rate, fee, and other cost information.

§See application for more information regarding the Royal Caribbean Rewards Program.

§§See application for more information regarding Bonus Royal Points.

*Excludes Christmas and New Year's sailings and is subject to availability.

 

This page is maintained by Royal Caribbean International, not MBNA America Bank, N.A. This page was last updated by Royal Caribbean International on 05/17/04. For more information about the costs and benefits associated with the various products offered by MBNA America Bank, call (800) 932-2775.

[Cruisingoose]

How can you view your points? Anyone have a link?

[powelweb]

You'll have to create an on-line account, but then you just log in and go to your statements on-line and your points appear on the last page of your statement- just like the hard copy statement you receive in the mail.