Just Back-Partial Fuel Credit

[lappy22]

Just returned today from a 5 night cruise on the Elation. With the fuel credits supposed to be given for cruises starting on the 17th, my wife and I were not expecting a dime back from Carnival. On our final statement this morning, we each had a OBC of $10 to cover the fuel credit for the 17th. I just double checked the Carnival site and it still states the credit will be for anyone departing on or after 12/17. Either we lucked out or Carnival had a change of heart.

[greenboi]

Congrats! I find its the things that aren't expected that I appreciate the most.

[goingagain]

yea, to me it seems to be always changing a bit. i was to get the obc for everyone we (fiancee and I ) paid for on our wedding cruise. over $1000 credit. but it turns out carnival is crediting back our cc. which we are thrilled about. congrats for getting some back. every bit counts these days!

[ShedQueen77]

I'm just curious as to whether you confirmed the $$ you received was in fact from a fuel supplement refund. It could have been a port tax refund (lowered) or something of that nature as well.

[GTVCRUISER]

I cruised on the Elation last month and they gave me obc for Mexico Tax refund.

[Traveler353]

Good for you. Every little bit helps.

[lappy22]

I cruised on the Elation last month and they gave me obc for Mexico Tax refund.

 

No, didn't get that one....wish I would of though.

[Chigirlcruzin]

I'm just curious as to whether you confirmed the $$ you received was in fact from a fuel supplement refund. It could have been a port tax refund (lowered) or something of that nature as well.

 

 

Yeah, so many people are assuming this is from the fuel surcharge, but I'm not convinced. I had the same OBC on both legs of my B2B last month. I didn't ask what it was for because I didn't want to wait in line, but why are people assuming it's a from the fuel surcharge?

[kujobie]

Yeah, so many people are assuming this is from the fuel surcharge, but I'm not convinced. I had the same OBC on both legs of my B2B last month. I didn't ask what it was for because I didn't want to wait in line, but why are people assuming it's a from the fuel surcharge?

 

I don't think it is either. There was a period when Carnival was overcharging for port fees and that is probably what this refund is.

[victory2020]

Mexico is refunding $5 tax per person per port. If you went to 2 Mexican ports that is the refund. It was not explained on the statement, but I called purser & asked.

[AZ Karaoke Girl]

I agree. $10 seems an odd amount to be reimbursed for fuel fee.

[kireelady]

Just got back from the Glory and we all got $10 pp back. According to the purser's desk, it was the tax for the 2 Mexican ports we went to.

[xntric1]

Mexico is refunding $5 tax per person per port. If you went to 2 Mexican ports that is the refund. It was not explained on the statement, but I called purser & asked.

 

That explains the $20 on board credit we had last month. 2 Mexican ports and 2 people.

[bigtime22]

Where can you look to see if your roomn has b een given an OBC? online or do you have to call your TP or can you call carnival and they can tell you?

[katiecat]

Where can you look to see if your roomn has b een given an OBC? online or do you have to call your TP or can you call carnival and they can tell you?

 

Go on page 6 of your documents on the carnival site. I have OBC showing for past guest but nothing for fuel yet.

[stlrboo]

We just got off the Freedom yesterday (Dec 20), and rec'd NO OBC's...:)

 

We visited NO Mexican ports, so I'd guess that was the OBC the OP rec'd..:p

[Kittybork]

I have OBC showing for past guest but nothing for fuel yet.

 

Do all past guests receive OBC?

[stlrboo]

Do all past guests receive OBC?

I've been on 5 CCL cruises, and rec'd NO OBC this past week!!:( DRAT!:rolleyes:;)

[bigtime22]

my travel planner told me that we were going to get a fuel surcharge back as well as a obc for the iterary change. Any one else here that?

[tennis837]

We had 6 couples on the 12/6-12/11 cruise to Grand Cayman and Cozumel and 5 couples got $10 OBC. Have no idea why one couple didn't get it. We could not figure out what it was for but it must have been Cozumel.