Onboard credit and gratuities

[cruisefan123]

I am sure this has been covered before but I am unable to find an answer. Can I use my onboard ship credit to pay my gratuities?

 

 

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[LHT28]

it may depend on the cruise line but usually YES

[SadieN]

We have on Carnival and Princess.

[leaveitallbehind]

Yes with RCI and Celebrity.

[cruisefan123]

Thank you for your help!

 

 

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[NMLady]

I am sure this has been covered before but I am unable to find an answer. Can I use my onboard ship credit to pay my gratuities?

 

 

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On NCL it depends. If the obc is refundable, which most Travel Agent obc is, then yes.

 

But if it is non-refundable, obc from cruise line for example, then No.

[leaveitallbehind]

On NCL it depends. If the obc is refundable, which most Travel Agent obc is, then yes.

 

But if it is non-refundable, obc from cruise line for example, then No.

 

That seems like an odd policy as with RCI and Celebrity they apply their OBC (non-refundable) first to all on board charges and then apply any third party (refundable) OBC once that is depleted. Any remaining amount from that is refunded on board as cash at the end of the cruise or applied as a credit to your credit card used on board.

Edited December 31, 2016 by leaveitallbehind

[NMLady]

That seems like an odd policy as with RCI and Celebrity they apply their OBC (non-refundable) first to all on board charges and then apply any third party (refundable) OBC once that is depleted. Any remaining amount from that is refunded on board as cash at the end of the cruise or applied as a credit to your credit card used on board.

 

That is what NCL does as well except that they do not apply non-refundable obc to the Daily Service Charge ("gratuities"). That comes only from refundable obc.

[Bankshot]

If you have leftover non-refundable ship's credit you can usually go to the casino, pay a 5% charge and get chips or slot credit slips for any remaining balance.

[davekathy]

I am sure this has been covered before but I am unable to find an answer. Can I use my onboard ship credit to pay my gratuities?

 

 

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I see you are sailing with Celebrity (Summit) so the answer is yes. Enjoy your Cruise.