BetsyInVT

15 hours ago, sparks1093 said:

Howdy neighbor, usually OBC is given as a perk for booking, either from the cruise line during a promotion or from your TA. 

thanks fellow Vermonter!   

And how do you get that cool ticker at the bottom???

1 hour ago, FlyerTalker said:

Without looking at a complete set of terms and conditions, no one can say.  One thing to remember -- a promotion in one area usually means that there isn't one in a different area.  Or that it's merely a compensation for a higher starting price -- many cruise lines have 2 for 1 prices that aren't really....they just boost the base price and make you think you are getting a deal.

I'm really starting to see that... when I run the numbers and account for the differentials, it seems to pretty much come out even.   

So in your collective experiences, what has served you better, letting the cruise line handle the air fare or doing it yourself?   I imagine doing it yourself has more control, but does allowing the cruise line  to line up the air fare help keep you from being left behind?

On 5/6/2021 at 1:01 PM, ColeThornton said:

If you haven't done so already check out the Caribbean ports of call section.  It has sub-forums for all the ports on those itineraries and has great info on things to do and places to see.

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/456-caribbean/

Thanks!   🙂   I see that it can be done, but what are the pros and cons if you really don't have a relationship w/ anyone but your computer keyboard?

On 12/29/2019 at 6:52 PM, CarelessAndConfused said:

Unless I have a lot of OBC, I would always prefer prepaying gratuities as I’d much prefer getting them out of the way.

other thank paying for it upfront, how does one get On Board Credit????

NCL currently has a promotion which can include that the 2nd Guest Flies Free,   What are the pros and cons of this promotion?

I have heard that you can transfer your reservation from the cruise line to a Travel Agent to help take care of further needs.  Is that correct?   And if so, what are the advantages and disadvantages?