boopsahoy Posted August 6, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So we picked the $200 OBC over the drink and dinner packages as our perk. Can it be used for the Daily Service Charge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted August 6, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 6, 2015 No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavethekidswithmom Posted August 6, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 6, 2015 You can cash it out at the casino for a 3% fee and use the remaining $194 for the DSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 6, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted August 6, 2015 You can cash it out at the casino for a 3% fee and use the remaining $194 for the DSC. That's what we will do! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4me2 Posted August 6, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 6, 2015 So we picked the $200 OBC over the drink and dinner packages as our perk. Can it be used for the Daily Service Charge? I don't see why not. the OBC is applied to your account and the daily service charge(tips) are automatically billed to the same account. Unless I'm missing something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted August 6, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I don't see why not. the OBC is applied to your account and the daily service charge(tips) are automatically billed to the same account. Unless I'm missing something? You are. The billing system won't charge DSC from non-refundable OBC. That has been the rule for "always" but they updated the system to actually enforce it couple of years ago. Edited August 6, 2015 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise4me2 Posted August 6, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 6, 2015 You are. The billing system won't charge DSC from non-refundable OBC. That has been the rule for "always" but they updated the system to actually enforce it couple of years ago. I guess I either never have the much OBC or I spend over the non-refundable amount! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 6, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Somewhere on these many threads, I read that the casino will no longer cash out non-refundable OBC. You can use it for shore excursions, specialty restaurants, bars, gift shops, extra gratuity over and above the DSC, that you want to give the steward (you have to go to guest services and complete a voucher to do this). Edited August 6, 2015 by pizzalady1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 6, 2015 Author #9 Share Posted August 6, 2015 You are. The billing system won't charge DSC from non-refundable OBC. That has been the rule for "always" but they updated the system to actually enforce it couple of years ago. I will just have to cash out in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BermudaBound2014 Posted August 6, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I don't see why not. the OBC is applied to your account and the daily service charge(tips) are automatically billed to the same account. Unless I'm missing something? Side note, OBC awarded by your travel agent CAN be used for service charges. It's only the OBC awarded by NCL that can not be used for DSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 6, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I will just have to cash out in the casino. Read post 9, you may not be able to do that anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 6, 2015 Author #12 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Read post 9, you may not be able to do that anymore. Post 9 is one of my posts....??? Edited August 6, 2015 by boopsahoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzalady1 Posted August 6, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) Post 9 is one of my posts....??? ok, try post 8--the point is, it has been reported that the casino is no longer allowing cash outs of non-refundable obc. Edited August 6, 2015 by pizzalady1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmak8 Posted August 7, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Other cruise lines allow OBC to be used towards gratuities. Just saying . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvalo Posted August 7, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If you think you will cruise again, you can use it for a Future Cruise Credit. That's how we almost always use ours that way if we don't use it for NCL excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmele999 Posted August 7, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 7, 2015 ok, try post 8--the point is, it has been reported that the casino is no longer allowing cash outs of non-refundable obc. I guess that NCL has realized that a lot of people were doing this. I wonder if when you cash out then you will have a balance of your account for the amount that you took out of the casino. Very interesting, but I am not surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 7, 2015 Author #17 Share Posted August 7, 2015 If you think you will cruise again, you can use it for a Future Cruise Credit. That's how we almost always use ours that way if we don't use it for NCL excursions. That's a good idea- Can it be used for excursions? If yes, then can I still buy them in advance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarpHarp Posted August 7, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 7, 2015 That's a good idea-Can it be used for excursions? If yes, then can I still buy them in advance? No, to use the onboard credit you have to buy them while you are on the ship, AND they will be more:mad: Can you tell I just had a discussion with the ShoreEx dept this afternoon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 7, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted August 7, 2015 No, to use the onboard credit you have to buy them while you are on the ship, AND they will be more:mad: Can you tell I just had a discussion with the ShoreEx dept this afternoon? Yes I can :) We like to book in advance so we get what we want (its also so hassle free). but maybe not this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drvalo Posted August 7, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 7, 2015 Yes I can :) We like to book in advance so we get what we want (its also so hassle free). but maybe not this time! We have always been able to book what we wanted if we did it right away. it's still pretty hassle free. Just fill out the form and put it in the box. The tickets will be put on your door in a day or so. It also seems like there are more available on the ship than were available online, but perhaps I just imagine that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted August 7, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted August 7, 2015 We have always been able to book what we wanted if we did it right away. it's still pretty hassle free. Just fill out the form and put it in the box. The tickets will be put on your door in a day or so. It also seems like there are more available on the ship than were available online, but perhaps I just imagine that. Maybe I will just book 2 excursions in advance and the 3rd on the ship.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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