faze41 Posted January 19, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looking to buy OBC for upcoming cruise, but can't seem to find where to do it on RCI website. Any suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 19, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Looking to buy OBC for upcoming cruise, but can't seem to find where to do it on RCI website. Any suggestions? Can't do it directly on the website, you have to do a gift certificate thing which is a hassle to redeem. Better to call 800-722-5443 and buy it directly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneedee Posted January 19, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 19, 2017 i called into the onboard gifts to do mine. used the american express spend $450 on RCI and receive $100 ax credit. it worked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swoopy2110 Posted January 19, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 19, 2017 You'd think in 2017 they'd have a way to do this.. Alas, they don't You need to call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 19, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 19, 2017 It's quick and easy to do over the phone, although I still don't understand why RCI can't make it like any other online purchase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruising-Snowbird Posted January 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Looking to buy OBC for upcoming cruise, but can't seem to find where to do it on RCI website. Any suggestions? Why??? Perhaps you could explain the difference between paying RCL now for OBC versus paying RCL right after the cruise is over for what you spent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmf123 Posted January 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Why??? Perhaps you could explain the difference between paying RCL now for OBC versus paying RCL right after the cruise is over for what you spent. Some people like to buy OBC as 'forced savings' for their cruise, and allocate it to their onboard account in advance. Others purchase it as a gift for friends or family. OBC used to be available for purchase online, it is Gifts & Gear item #651. And the OBC you purchase is fully refundable at Guest Services- if any remains at the end of your cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 21, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Why??? Perhaps you could explain the difference between paying RCL now for OBC versus paying RCL right after the cruise is over for what you spent. Some people like to buy OBC as 'forced savings' for their cruise, and allocate it to their onboard account in advance. Others purchase it as a gift for friends or family. OBC used to be available for purchase online, it is Gifts & Gear item #651. And the OBC you purchase is fully refundable at Guest Services- if any remains at the end of your cruise. :) Another reason for those of us living outside the US is currency exchange. I purchased $1000 USD worth of OBC in September 2015 for a cruise this coming March. At that time, RCI's exchange rate was $1.10 CAD. RCI was recently charging $1.40 CAD. I clearly saved a tidy sum by purchasing the OBC in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faze41 Posted January 21, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Why??? Perhaps you could explain the difference between paying RCL now for OBC versus paying RCL right after the cruise is over for what you spent. Because, this time we will be gone for over 2 months and sometimes you can't get your CC payment to go through from foreign ports (happened to me once before). And thanks to all, called and got it booked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare fletch1027 Posted January 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2017 Why??? Perhaps you could explain the difference between paying RCL now for OBC versus paying RCL right after the cruise is over for what you spent. There was also a popular AMEX promotion where you got a $100 statement credit when spending $450 with RCI. That's why a lot of people (including me) were buying OBC ahead of time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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