OBC--Can it be used for the auto-tips?

[moondoggie]

Will Celebrity allow you to use your OBC to pay for auto-tips? I am reading that some lines won't...

[spearmint]

As far as I know, it can. The OBC is simply shown as a subtraction to your on board account, and the auto-tipping will show up as an addition....I think on a per diem basis.

[Cruisin Kay D]

Gratuities now 11.50 pp per day and yes, OBC can be used for it. We are on Solstice now and have done that with ours.

[BonnieVA]

I used OBC to pay for them in Nov on Mercury.

[eandj]

Anything that shows up on your shipboard account... tips, excursions, drinks, shops, wine with dinner, internet, etc.

[Andy]

Hi Everyone !

 

I have to qualify the above comments. In MOST cases, the answer is yes. However, over the past few weeks, I've seen some TA's offering OBC's that clearly state they cannot be used for Gratuities or Casino Gaming. It seems this is something relatively new.

 

While I am sure that most OBC's can still be used towards Gratuities, I no longer believe it's safe to say they can *definitely* be used. As always, I suggest checking with your TA or Celebrity.

 

I hope this helps !

[jackdiamond]

Gratuities now 11.50 pp per day and yes, OBC can be used for it. We are on Solstice now and have done that with ours.

I believe that it was $12.00 per day per person on our December cruise on the Equinox in AQ.

[Mimi33]

$12 and yes, OBC can be used.

[moondoggie]

we're leaving tomorrow--appreciate everyone's help.

[richsea]

I believe that it was $12.00 per day per person on our December cruise on the Equinox in AQ.

 

Gratuities are $11.50 pp/pd for balcony & below, & $12.00pp/pd for cc & aqua class.

[Andy]

we're leaving tomorrow--appreciate everyone's help.

 

Hi Moondoggie !

 

Our pleasure. Have a great Cruise !