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My husband and I have adequate money but both tend to monitor every penny even on vacation - so this year for Christmas, I asked my parents for onboard credit to spend on our upcoming NCL cruise. In the past, when they gave us money for Christmas, it goes toward groceries and gas and we don't particularly enjoy (or notice) spending it. This way, we can treat ourselves to a few indulgences, a drink now and then, dinner at the specialty restaurant, all with money that we HAVE to spend, and my parents are thrilled that we'll be enjoying ourselves and their generous gift. Made for a happy Christmas and will let us enjoy a few things we might have passed on otherwise. :) I also gave a friend an onboard credit for her honeymoon cruise as a wedding present, and she loved it!

I appreciate all the opinions. The very detailed and thorough lists give me something to work from as I try to figure out what makes sense for my husband and I. Thanks for sharing all of your experience so we can make our upcoming cruise as relaxing as possible!