Any hope for OBC's?

[ebernard]

So I got a little anxious and booked direct with RCCL. Cruise is paid in full, and I didn't think to transfer to a TA for OBC's. Are all hopes lost? Is my only hope at this time to wait to see if room prices drop?

[micruiser2002]

Not sure if this would work, but you could upgrade to a higher price cabin. Do not pay for it and transfer to a TA. Then downgrade back down if your current category is available at same price. Or keep upgrade if it is worth it.

[bbrad8]

ebernard: Hate to be the one w/ bad news, but all the OBC stipulations/offers I have seen are specific that once final payment has been made, all "deals" are off........... That is, commissions are paid based upon who is "of record" at the time of final payment. Since you will be w/in the penalty phase, don't believe it would ever be in your best interest to switch it now (not likely to ever get anybody to agree to take it over either). SORRY!!!

 

Bruce

[TomCat32174]

Did you book on board an RCCL ship? If so, you should be eligible for some sort of OBC. I think I remember it being $100 or $200 for a 7 night cruise.

[ebernard]

I booked it online at RCCL.com. Lesson learned for next time I guess. :(

[oldrail2]

If you own 100 shares of RCCL stock you can get a OBC also

[ebernard]

How much of a credit do they give you if you own the stock? My guess is that would be an investment for next time as well~

[tomko2]

Do keep checking the price to see if it drops; if so, then call RCI and see if you can have the price drop or move up a category.

The stocks (which are really low right now) net you $50 - $250 depending on the length of your cruise. You need to buy the stocks then send an email to RCI Investments with your booking reference, sail date, copy of your stock certificate and an OBC will be applied to your account. You may not see it the first couple of days on your SeaPass account but by day 3 of your cruise it should be there. We always take the confirmation email with us to take to the Purser if necessary. So far it has been smooth as silk.

I will post the link to their investment site.

Kathy:)

[tomko2]

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=103045&p=irol-shareholderbenefit

 

Above is the link to the shareholder benefit information on RCL.

 

Kathy:)