MOM48 Posted March 20, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2011 We have a group of 24 going with us. Each room is billed separately and has their own account. From what we understand, the group leader gets one single fare refunded in OBC. We would like to either evenly distribute it among our people or have drawings for increments of $50. Could we transfer this in the form of OBC after we are on board? This is new to us and appreciate any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted March 20, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2011 We have a group of 24 going with us. Each room is billed separately and has their own account. From what we understand, the group leader gets one single fare refunded in OBC. We would like to either evenly distribute it among our people or have drawings for increments of $50. Could we transfer this in the form of OBC after we are on board? This is new to us and appreciate any help. I am pretty sure you need to do this before you get to the ship. Call the group TA or Group Sales dept. and tell them what you want to do. It should not be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted March 20, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2011 9876 is correct. That's assuming that you are the Group Leader though. As I understand it ( explained to me when I was going to be the group leader) was that the free berth would be a reimbursement AFTER the cruise was completed. Having said that, the reimbursement was a very small amount and not nearly enough to compensate me for all the BS the group put me through. After that,,,never,never,never, a group leader. Too much drama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted March 20, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2011 When I was looking at doing a group cruise, I was told that the leader gets the money back after the cruise is over and that it would take 3-6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted March 20, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Take the inside fare for one person, then subtract about $150ish for a 7 day for the port charge part of the cruisefare. If the cruisefare is $450, expect to get less than $300 to distribute. .. hard to do increments of $50 among 24 people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Mach* Posted March 20, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2011 The rebated monies will be issued after the voyage, not as OBC. As firefly said, it's not very much money. I've found that the personal expense of doing a large group cruise exceeds the money I get back... :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted March 20, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2011 As a former TA , I can say that the Group Leader freebee , known as a TC , is refunded to the Group Leader "after " the voyage returns. It is generally 1 guest cruise fare ( less port & tax ) for every 8 dbl occ. cabins on a 7 night voyage .It could be a lower ratio if amenity points are used to lower the ratio (ex: 1 for 6 cabins , ect.). Many Group leaders , that I delt with , put money out during the cruise ,for OBC's , tours, parties , $ resturants , ect. then collect the TC after the cruise. The TC person actually has to pay in full prior to the cruise like everyone else in the group . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted March 20, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 20, 2011 We have a group of 24 going with us. Each room is billed separately and has their own account. From what we understand, the group leader gets one single fare refunded in OBC. We would like to either evenly distribute it among our people or have drawings for increments of $50. Could we transfer this in the form of OBC after we are on board? This is new to us and appreciate any help. 24 people--double occuapancy 12 cabins? only one free berth. The leader gets rebated ONE persons cruise fare only for the cabin that is booked the most-- example is i they booked MORE inside cabins that is the fare they get rebated. They do not get refunded as OBC- they get a check AFTER everyone cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOM48 Posted March 20, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thank you for your replies. This info will be helpful as we plan. You are all a great source of information!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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