Can OBC be used for gratuities?

[BuckeyeMan]

Just wonder with the GoBetter promotion if I would be better to go with the $150 OBC or with the prepaid tips. Obviously one would be the drink package. Was wondering about the second.

 

Thsnks in advance.

[jelayne]

Depends on the length of the cruise & cabin category. A 10 night cruise in a veranda cabin results in $135 pp for gratuities; so $150 OBC pp is better. Yes, OBC can be used for gratuities.

Edited July 31, 2016 by jelayne

[Formerly known as Seabee]

Calculate what the total gratuity would be (#days X daily gratuity rate) and if it is more than $150 take the gratuities. You don't identify what the OBC is used for. It s simply deducted off your account at the end of the cruise. If you run up a $400 bill, they will deduct $150 (or whatever your OBC is) and your credit card will be charged the difference. Since gratuities are charged to your account, they will be part of your overall bill.