popsec Posted February 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted February 14, 2008 In the past we have received the OBC for being CCL stockholders but I never paid any attention to what it could or couldn't be used for since my DH can drink that amount of beer in just a few days. ;) However, this time I'm going with my mom & sister. I don't drink, buy photos or souvenirs on the ship. The only thing I'll be spending money on is the casino and tips. Do I need to find something to buy so I don't just lose the credit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted February 14, 2008 #2 Share Posted February 14, 2008 It is posted to your folio as a "cash" credit and can be used for anything you can charge to your S&S card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival Platinum Cruiser Posted February 14, 2008 #3 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yes, Can't use the OBC for tips, casino. if you don't drink or buy anything on the ship the only other thing I can think of to use it for would be shore excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsec Posted February 14, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Yes, Can't use the OBC for tips, casino. if you don't drink or buy anything on the ship the only other thing I can think of to use it for would be shore excursions. I liked Funship Freddie's answer better :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted February 14, 2008 #5 Share Posted February 14, 2008 The rules prohibit use for gratuities or casino credit. This benefit is not transferable, not combinable with any other shipboard offer and cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account. Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom. With that in mind, your mileage may vary.:cool: It isn't hard to spend $100 onboard even if you don't drink, buy pictures etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted February 14, 2008 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Popsec..... trust me. I have both CCL and CUK in my portfolio (not any reason because the benefits are the same....) and I have never had a problem even with other OBC's. When you board it will be on your folio and whatever you apply to your S&S .......... Way too much mis-information on this site. Time to start a "real" one. IMHO some posters just "jump in" to have more posts on their listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted February 14, 2008 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Popsec..... trust me. I have both CCL and CUK in my portfolio (not any reason because the benefits are the same....) and I have never had a problem even with other OBC's. When you board it will be on your folio and whatever you apply to your S&S .......... Way too much mis-information on this site. Time to start a "real" one. IMHO some posters just "jump in" to have more posts on their listing. Freddy, The shareholder benefit rules are enforced in much the same fashion as the alcohol rules, adult only rules, smoking rules etc. None the less they are the rules and they could suddenly be enforced......Though I wouldn't put money on it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted February 14, 2008 #8 Share Posted February 14, 2008 YST347...... I hesitate to post on some topics because every cruiser's experience is different. I only post based on my personal experience. My previous post was based on the same. Must be my clean living. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Browezilla Posted February 14, 2008 #9 Share Posted February 14, 2008 YST347's response is directly from the Carnival Shareholder site: http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit However, as YST347 said, whether or not, or when and how they enforce it could vary. Note that they also say that it isn't combinable. Others have been stating that it is combinable with other OBC (RCCL has no such limit on combining OBCs). Once on board, just ask the purser if you will be able to use it for tips and in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Captain Funtime Posted February 14, 2008 #10 Share Posted February 14, 2008 My comments (post) come from actual experience. What does being a shareholder have to do with any other OBC. I understand that things are stated. I just cruised with multiple OBC's and used them as I wished for whatever I put on my S&S. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsec Posted February 14, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Popsec..... trust me. I have both CCL and CUK in my portfolio (not any reason because the benefits are the same....) and I have never had a problem even with other OBC's. When you board it will be on your folio and whatever you apply to your S&S .......... Way too much mis-information on this site. Time to start a "real" one. IMHO some posters just "jump in" to have more posts on their listing. Yes, I have noticed on past cruises that it just shows up as a credit...I'll know within a few days after the tip charge shows up. I should be able to tell by my balance if the tips were deducted from the OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popsec Posted March 1, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted March 1, 2008 My comments (post) come from actual experience. What does being a shareholder have to do with any other OBC. I understand that things are stated. I just cruised with multiple OBC's and used them as I wished for whatever I put on my S&S. ???? You were correct, Freddy!..I asked for a printout of my S & S bill on the 2nd day and it showed a credit of $10....they'd already subtracted my tips from the CCL stock credit. I used up the $10 and then some with casino advances :eek: and they allowed those also against the CCL stock credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big_duck Posted March 1, 2008 #13 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I haven't used the shareholder credit yet so I don't know. However anecdotal evidence is only valid if the shareholder benefit was the only OBC and the total charges didn't exceed the amount of the OBC. If you have a $500 dollar S&S bill and $400 in various OBC you can't say with any certainty which OBC paid for what. JMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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