Cruisermom2nick Posted April 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted April 26, 2016 When you receive on board credit can it be used toward gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetotravel1977 Posted April 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted April 26, 2016 When you receive on board credit can it be used toward gratuities? Refundable, yes. Meaning, OBC you purchase. Non-refundable, No. Meaning, OBC given as a promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 27, 2016 #3 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Any OBC can be used for gratuities (tipping on bar tabs, tipping on specialty restaurant tabs, tipping on spa treatments, tips for the concierge and/or butler, any tips period including tips for your steward, etc.). However, non-refundable OBC cannot be used for the Daily Service Charge (DSC). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Any OBC can be used for gratuities (tipping on bar tabs, tipping on specialty restaurant tabs, tipping on spa treatments, tips for the concierge and/or butler, any tips period including tips for your steward, etc.). However, non-refundable OBC cannot be used for the Daily Service Charge (DSC). Good to know...!:D We were just discussing this....and wanted to be sure I could use ANY OBC for butler and concierge ...there was some question as to ALL and not just "refundable".. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted May 14, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Good to know...!:D We were just discussing this....and wanted to be sure I could use ANY OBC for butler and concierge ...there was some question as to ALL and not just "refundable".. Just another confirmation that you can use ANY OBC for tipping the Butler & Concierge etc. We do it all the time. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 14, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 14, 2016 There is a difference in OBC received from NCL as a promo (non-refundable) vs OBC received from your TA ( refundable) When you are near your departure date ( a week out or so) request the amenities form from whomever you booked and it will itemize your OBC per person/cabin/NCL/TA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaja Posted May 14, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Just another confirmation that you can use ANY OBC for tipping the Butler & Concierge etc. We do it all the time. :) Thanks for confirmation.:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demonyte Posted May 14, 2016 #8 Share Posted May 14, 2016 (edited) There is a difference in OBC received from NCL as a promo (non-refundable) vs OBC received from your TA ( refundable) OBC from TA (meaning not generally available OBC) can be non-refundable too (for example when booking in a TA arranged group with OBC as group perk). Edited May 14, 2016 by Demonyte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted May 14, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 14, 2016 OBC from TA (meaning not generally available OBC) can be non-refundable too (for example when booking in a TA arranged group with OBC as group perk). Exactly, we have 2 obc from our TA, one is refundable and the other is nonrefundable and in our docs it states that the nonrefundable one cannot be used in the casino or for gratuities ( I am assuming this means DSC with NCL). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted May 15, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 15, 2016 So there appears to be 3 types of OBC - - - 1) Those that are provided by NCL thru promo or cabin class/category 2) Those given by a TA as a booking program 3) And the OBC purchased by yourself It would appear that ONLY item 3 OBC self purchased is refundable and can be used to prepay or final bill payment of the DSC Items 1 & 2 could be used for any other expenses except DIRECT REFUNDING AND DSC PAYMENT - Tips - Gratuities - Duty Free - Gift Shop - Shore Excursions - Beverages (not on UBP) - Coffee - Deserts (Cakes) - Specialty Dining - Photos - Wi-Fi - spas - health & beauty - Room Service (liquor and wine) etc. if I left anything out..... Possible to have refund through casino purchase with a small token conversion to cash with unknown restrictions and only while casino is open ? NOW the Question - How does NCL differentiate between the three to know what OBC is refundable or NOT ? Just make sure that when leaving the ship that you have spent it all wisely - maybe the only way to carry forward any unused OBC is to purchase that $250 advance cruise reward coupon but beware you get $100 more OBC on the cruise you are on when purchased ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISLABONITA Posted May 15, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 15, 2016 (edited) So there appears to be 3 types of OBC - - - 1) Those that are provided by NCL thru promo or cabin class/category 2) Those given by a TA as a booking program 3) And the OBC purchased by yourself It would appear that ONLY item 3 OBC self purchased is refundable and can be used to prepay or final bill payment of the DSC Items 1 & 2 could be used for any other expenses except DIRECT REFUNDING AND DSC PAYMENT - Tips - Gratuities - Duty Free - Gift Shop - Shore Excursions - Beverages (not on UBP) - Coffee - Deserts (Cakes) - Specialty Dining - Photos - Wi-Fi - spas - health & beauty - Room Service (liquor and wine) etc. if I left anything out..... Possible to have refund through casino purchase with a small token conversion to cash with unknown restrictions and only while casino is open ? NOW the Question - How does NCL differentiate between the three to know what OBC is refundable or NOT ? Just make sure that when leaving the ship that you have spent it all wisely - maybe the only way to carry forward any unused OBC is to purchase that $250 advance cruise reward coupon but beware you get $100 more OBC on the cruise you are on when purchased ! Somehow they know because I have cashed out last night of the cruise with my refundable OBC ( gift from my TA) I have not cashed out at the casino, but at guest services and do not lose a 3% doing so only thing is it has to be under $100 and a supervisor has to ok it. Edited May 15, 2016 by ISLABONITA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted May 15, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 15, 2016 unused OBC is to purchase that $250 advance cruise reward coupon but beware you get $100 more OBC on the cruise you are on when purchased ! If 2 or more are purchased the price is half price, (2) $250 deposits, cost $250 this changed last year. Plus the bonus now is you can use 2 deposits- if you sail by 8-31. I've already used 6, (and not done :) ), so a nice $250 off cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julie3fan Posted May 16, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 16, 2016 .... purchase that$250 advance cruise reward coupon but beware you get $100 more OBC on the cruise you are on when purchased ! But that $100 can be applied to the $250 charge, leaving only $150 that needs to be paid. Unless this has changed since we last cruised NCL 16 months ago....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjikids Posted May 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted May 17, 2016 But that $100 can be applied to the $250 charge, leaving only $150 that needs to be paid. Unless this has changed since we last cruised NCL 16 months ago....... You are correct. Our cruise consultant in a January even advertised it that way. You only pay $150 she kept saying. The year before they would say get $100 more OBC. People were smart and knew the credit would just go to pay for the reward certificate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted September 9, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2016 So, now I am confused. Can Refundable OBC given by a TA be used for the DSC? I have read this page over and over and not sure. Hope someone can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted September 9, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2016 So, now I am confused. Can Refundable OBC given by a TA be used for the DSC? I have read this page over and over and not sure. Hope someone can help. YES, since it is refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ready2cruzagain Posted September 9, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2016 YES, since it is refundable. Thank you so very much!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserssandr Posted September 9, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2016 We have already prepaid our DSC. I'm thing of buying some OBC to keep our final bill down a little. I know I can go onto myncl.com and buy them. Does it really make a difference whether I say deliver to me or my husband since it is all one bill? I would probably use my debit card # (not the card I will use on board). Can I buy a couple a week for say 3 weeks or do I need to do it all at once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted September 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2016 So, now I am confused. Can Refundable OBC given by a TA be used for the DSC? I have read this page over and over and not sure. Hope someone can help. Yes, IF it is truly refundable OBC. Not all OBC "given" by a TA is actually from the TA. Many pass off OBC that actually comes from NCL as being from them when it is not. Group OBC is just one example -it is not refundable. Ask your TA to get you a copy of your "Amenity Confirmation" and it will show what OBC is refundable and what isn't. If your TA won't call or doesn't know what the Amenity Confirmation even is then call NCL direct - they usually will send it to you without going thru your TA. (Then get a new TA for your next booking.) Only OBC that TA's actually purchase is refundable. Then once you are on the ship on the second day of the cruise ask for a copy of your bill from the Customer Service desk. It will show the break down of refundable and non-refundable OBC so there is no doubt what you have to use or lose. FYI - Buying a Cruise Next deposit is a great way to spend excess OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted September 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We have already prepaid our DSC. I'm thing of buying some OBC to keep our final bill down a little. I know I can go onto myncl.com and buy them. Does it really make a difference whether I say deliver to me or my husband since it is all one bill? I would probably use my debit card # (not the card I will use on board). Can I buy a couple a week for say 3 weeks or do I need to do it all at once? You don't need to do it all at once. You can buy on whatever schedule you want. And you're right that when it's one bill it doesn't matter whether it's your name or your husband's. i usually buy it in my husband's name simply so he's more comfortable in signing up for Texas Hold Em tournaments. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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