Purchasing OBC for Royal Caribbean

[bigdavefc]

Hi guys. We are cruising on Explorer of the Seas in December and we currently have $100 OBC and was wondering if it was possible to purchase more and if there is any advantage in doing so? The alternative is just buying some $us to lock in the exchange rate before it falls any further. Any advice?

[OzKiwiJJ]

From other discussions here it seem that you will get a better deal purchasing OBC from RCI as they seem to sit on a fixed exchange rate for short periods. I think they are currently offering around 0.78 whereas the currency exchange rate is 0.74. Give them a call.

[mr walker]

From other discussions here it seem that you will get a better deal purchasing OBC from RCI as they seem to sit on a fixed exchange rate for short periods. I think they are currently offering around 0.78 whereas the currency exchange rate is 0.74.

 

If anyone has a RC cruise booked & will have on-board spend to pay for, buying OBC at around 78c is a steal at this time & the rate will likely be adjusted at some point.

 

The current quoted Fx rate of .74 is just the 'published' rate we see on TV news etc. In reality the actual rate you will get from a Fx store or a bank will be 3-4 cents less & may also have a transaction fee. For example CBA today is quoting 70.9c

[MicCanberra]

Definitely call them up and get as much as you think you will spend on board. It is a better rate than what the banks are offering.:D