minn0315 Posted April 10, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 10, 2016 My DW, SIL and DN are sailing on Allure May 15, 2016. I thought I would give them a gift certificate for on board credit for those little extras. I went to the RCI website and entered all of the information. When I clicked on purchase, my screen stated that the RCI website was not secure and would not let me complete the purchase for my internet safety. So...can I just give the ladies cash that they can deposit with GS on the first day as a credit to their account from day 1? (They each have credit cards on file for onboard expenses with RCI - not cash accounts) Thanks for any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 10, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) My DW, SIL and DN are sailing on Allure May 15, 2016. I thought I would give them a gift certificate for on board credit for those little extras. I went to the RCI website and entered all of the information. When I clicked on purchase, my screen stated that the RCI website was not secure and would not let me complete the purchase for my internet safety. So...can I just give the ladies cash that they can deposit with GS on the first day as a credit to their account from day 1? (They each have credit cards on file for onboard expenses with RCI - not cash accounts) Thanks for any help. It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle. Edited April 10, 2016 by clarea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Yes they can do that. That way is much simpler than buying gift certificates. If you manage to buy them they have to be redeemed BEFORE the cruise you can't just bring them with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted April 10, 2016 It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle. Got me;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted April 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Usually there will be a card in the cabin telling the recipients that they have $50 OBC credited to their account courtesy of (insert your name here). One phone call does it all. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzD123 Posted April 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2016 (edited) It's much easier to call and give them OBC: 800-722-5443. The gift certificates are more hassle. Completely agree! Having received gift cards, they are a pain to deal with. They cannot be used onboard or at checkin, so the only option is to apply them to the balance pre-cruise. However, the couple times we've done this, the experience has been "clunky"...can't be applied online, must call RCCL, and the reps are not always well-versed in how to work with them. Based on our experiences, we've instead opted to gift others onboard credit...it is by far a much simpler process for all concerned. Edited April 10, 2016 by SuzD123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn0315 Posted April 11, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Am I correct in assuming that if I want to put some OBC on my own account beforehand I could use that same number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 11, 2016 #9 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Am I correct in assuming that if I want to put some OBC on my own account beforehand I could use that same number? Yes, that's the easiest way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted April 11, 2016 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Yes, that's the easiest way. Thanks Bob! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted April 11, 2016 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Just give them cash. I wouldn't fool with RC.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharaoh Posted April 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Not related, but I'm also on the May 15 Allure sailing. Point your party in the direction of our roll call! :) http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2029830 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RadioRob Posted April 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Pharaoh, I'll be getting off the ship just as you're getting on. We're on the May 8th sailing. :) We will make sure to take real good care of 'er. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn0315 Posted April 11, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks to everyone. The phone call does it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Thanks to everyone. The phone call does it. You're welcome, and thanks for reporting back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvbluseas Posted October 16, 2016 #16 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Yes they can do that. That way is much simpler than buying gift certificates. If you manage to buy them they have to be redeemed BEFORE the cruise you can't just bring them with you. On other cruise lines we have always purchased, for ourselves, gift certificates, and then immediately, redeemed them to our account for OBC. Doing this so that we have OBC before we cruise. We do not use 'credit cards' only debit cards. This way all monies are used long before we cruise. Are you telling me that this does not work on RCCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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