A List of things to spend OBC on

[cruisestitch]

Now that there are so many programs in placing giving non-refundable OBC, and we can no longer take this out of the casino in cash, I have come up with this list of things to spend OBC on, since we see so many questions about this on Cruise Critic:

 

I'll make the list alphabetical, so it will be easy to add any items I have forgotten.

 

Acupuncture

Airport transfers

Apple products and Ilounge classes

Art Auctions

Beverages -- Alcoholic, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas, bottled water

Bingo

Bottles of wine

Casino

Duty free liquor and cigarettes

Fitness classes

Flowers

Gelato

Gift shop

Gratuities

Hair and nail salon

Internet

Laundry/pressing/drycleaning

Luggage Valet

Medical Center

Mini bar

Shore Excursions

Pay-per-view movies

Photos & cameras

Room service up charge items

Shore Excursions

Shuttle to town (some ports)

Spa -- massages and treatments

Specialty restaurants

Teeth Whitening

Voyage in Review DVD

Wine and liquor tastings

Zumba

Edited April 19, 2016 by cruisestitch

[MarKay525]

Very helpful - thank you for compiling into one list.

[carol1962]

Now that there are so many programs in placing giving non-refundable OBC, and we can no longer take this out of the casino in cash, I have come up with this list of things to spend OBC on, since we see so many questions about this on Cruise Critic:

 

I'll make the list alphabetical, so it will be easy to add any items I have forgotten.

 

Acupuncture

Airport transfers

Apple products and Ilounge classes

Art Auctions

Beverages -- Alcoholic, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas, bottled water

Bingo

Bottles of wine

Casino

Duty free liquor and cigarettes

Fitness classes

Flowers

Gelato

Gift shop

Gratuities

Hair and nail salon

Internet

Laundry/pressing/drycleaning

Luggage Valet

Medical Center

Mini bar

Shore Excursions

Pay-per-view movies

Photos & cameras

Room service up charge items

Shore Excursions

Shuttle to town (some ports)

Spa -- massages and treatments

Specialty restaurants

Teeth Whitening

Voyage in Review DVD

Wine and liquor tastings

Zumba

 

We are cruising in September 2016 and have an OBC with the 1-2-3 go promo. Do we have to wait until we board to reserve shore excursions and specialty dining? I tried to reserve shore excursions, but they wanted a credit card. I was wondering because I thought if I waited until we got on the ship, the shore excursions I wanted may be sold out. Has anyone used their OBC to do this before they boarded?

Edited April 19, 2016 by carol1962

[ChucktownSteve]

We are cruising in September 2016 and have an OBC with the 1-2-3 go promo. Do we have to wait until we board to reserve shore excursions and specialty dining? I tried to reserve shore excursions, but they wanted a credit card. I was wondering because I thought if I waited until we got on the ship, the shore excursions I wanted may be sold out. Has anyone used their OBC to do this before they boarded?

 

Book before boarding and pay in advance via credit card. Book on board and you can use the OBC but only if they have unsold seats left. It's the same with upgrading the liquor package except they won't run out of availabiltiy.

Edited April 19, 2016 by ChucktownSteve

[Island2Girl]

If you are on an S class ship, you can reserve an Alcove if there are any available!

[cruisestitch]

Thanks, I'll add Alcove Rental to the list.

[Project_gal]

If you stop at Labadee, you can book a cabana. I knowthe Nellie's Beach cabanas are offered as shore excursions but Bare Foot Beach [for suite guests] are not and can only be booked on board through the Destinations Concierge.

[jabrown40]

Never thought of airport transfers, thank you!!

[K.T.B.]

One good thing about booking a specialty restaurant on board with your OBC, there's always a small chance of a discounted price too! :)

 

My OBC on the next cruise will be going towards upgrading the drink package and Qsine. Whatever is remaining will probably be going towards an internet package as well.

[TravelKnitter]

Thank you, Cruisestitch!

[debshomespun]

You forgot Jewelry! :D :D

 

And, the infamous $10. Sale!!

[phoenix_dream]

You forgot Jewelry! :D :D

 

And, the infamous $10. Sale!!

 

And the cheap t-shirts (or is that part of the $10 sale???):D

[cb at sea]

ANYTHING you buy onboard will go towards any obc...You can't specify WHAT you want to use it on....it's merely a CREDIT against any CHARGES!

[cruisestitch]

While there may be some other thing for which you can't use OBC, it cannot be used on board to make a deposit on a Future Cruise.