cheone Posted November 22, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 22, 2017 On my 7 day Cruise next summer, I have $400 OBC. I know that the OBC can be applied to the gratuities and tours. I think I will have $150 over, can I use it in the Casino. Can I get a refund for the amount not used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted November 22, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 22, 2017 First you need to look in your personalizer and see which credits are refundable and which are not to determine how much you really have after the expenses you anticipate. Refundable OBC will be refunded. You can use it in the Casino, bars, boutiques, shore excursions, coffee bar, specialty restaurants and whatever daily amount of gratuity you choose if you choose to adjust them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 22, 2017 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2017 You can use it in specialty restaurants or drinks package. If refundable, you will receive a check in the mail if amount is more than $25. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSWP Posted November 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On my 7 day Cruise next summer, I have $400 OBC. I know that the OBC can be applied to the gratuities and tours. I think I will have $150 over, can I use it in the Casino.Can I get a refund for the amount not used? Drinks, ship's shops, higher grade shorex. Easy.:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted November 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 23, 2017 All obc is refundable if you visit the casino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted November 23, 2017 #6 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sunglasses. I saw some I liked on a carnival cruise earlier this year but did not buy. Saw them at home for quite a bit more cash. Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Times Prince Posted November 23, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On my 7 day Cruise next summer, I have $400 OBC. I know that the OBC can be applied to the gratuities and tours. I think I will have $150 over, can I use it in the Casino.Can I get a refund for the amount not used? When we have a lot of OBC we usually spend it on gratuities, Princess excursions, some drinks (we're not heavy drinkers), and we've purchased new digital cameras onboard. One cruise where we had a LOT of OBC I asked my wife what we should do... her answer: "They have a jewelry store onboard, don't they?" For that $150, just look around once onboard and you will see opportunities (shops, spa, excursions, photos, gambling). Amazingly easy to use OBC, especially if non-refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted November 23, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 23, 2017 When we have a lot of OBC we usually spend it on gratuities, O. The crew get a set amount, after the pool goes to corp for distribution, the rest goes into employee incentive programs for Princess like employee of the month and parties. Better to be spent on something you like or want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted November 23, 2017 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2017 A Drink Package! :champagne-toast: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 23, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2017 On my 7 day Cruise next summer, I have $400 OBC. I know that the OBC can be applied to the gratuities and tours. I think I will have $150 over, can I use it in the Casino.Can I get a refund for the amount not used? Find out if it's refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 23, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I see this question asked all the time. Here’s the answer take my wife with you. All my OBC is gone as I am filling out the health form at the pier...:rolleyes: Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AE_Collector Posted November 23, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2017 The crew get a set amount, after the pool goes to corp for distribution, the rest goes into employee incentive programs for Princess like employee of the month and parties. Better to be spent on something you like or want. Uuhhh, you forgot to emphasize that the vast majority of it gets distributed to the appropriate crew members forming a significant portion of their wage for the long hours, weeks and months that they work away from home. Stop implying that the OP should just cancel the Gratuities and spend it all on themselves. Gratuities are a part of the cruise cost and should only be adjusted if dealing a problem up at Passenger Services fails to resolve it. If you can’t afford to cruise and pay the gratuities, cruise a couple of days less per year. AE_Collector Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloveygrl Posted November 23, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I spend significantly more than 400$ onboard - I doubt you will have any problems. Tips, drink packages, tours, dining, spa stuff, shopping. lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan526 Posted November 23, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2017 how does one amass such a quantity of OBC for a cruise? am i missing some secret tips or tricks? i never get much maybe $50 if im lucky... asking for a friend :halo::halo::halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted November 23, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 23, 2017 how does one amass such a quantity of OBC for a cruise? am i missing some secret tips or tricks? i never get much maybe $50 if im lucky... asking for a friend :halo::halo::halo: You can booked under the 3 for free and receive $300. Your TA should give you $$$. You can purchase FCD and receive $$$. If you where in the service $$$. If you purchase Carnival stock you will receive $$$ every time you cruise. If you cruised with Princess on your 21st Cruise you will receive $$$. Now if you go on a cruise with my wife it will be all gone in minutes...:):):) Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freedom750 Posted November 23, 2017 #16 Share Posted November 23, 2017 I've got $1,100 for OBC with paid gratuities on a Hawaii trip next fall. All from the things that Tony listed in the previous thread. Every now and then it's nice to buy 100 ten dollar watches. Lol 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron the Rev Posted November 23, 2017 #17 Share Posted November 23, 2017 A Drink Package! :champagne-toast: $150 that's nearly a bottle of their top end red then:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2017 All obc is refundable if you visit the casino Very true and easy to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfinmagic Posted November 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Very true and easy to do How do you do it with the new medallion system? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsp Posted November 23, 2017 #20 Share Posted November 23, 2017 How do you do it with the new medallion system? Im guessing it's exactly the same way as with the cruise card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 23, 2017 #21 Share Posted November 23, 2017 How do you do it with the new medallion system? Presumably take obc and get chips at table game as before. However until we do a cruie with it do not know if that will still work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compozer Posted November 23, 2017 #22 Share Posted November 23, 2017 You never know what can happen. I became sick and had a $1800 medical bill so my $800 obc went very fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierlesscruisers Posted November 23, 2017 #23 Share Posted November 23, 2017 how does one amass such a quantity of OBC for a cruise? am i missing some secret tips or tricks? i never get much maybe $50 if im lucky... asking for a friend :halo::halo::halo: Sometimes it's just the luck of the draw! I know of one case where a couple had $1550 of OBC on a Panama Canal cruise. Each one had $250 of Veterans Benefit, $100 Future Cruise OBC, and $300 OBC through an sales promotion for a total of $1300 plus another $250 Stockholder's Benefit for a grand total of $1550 OBC. That's probably not a record, but it's sure a good start! ;p Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted November 23, 2017 #24 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Self service laundry if tokens are required instead of coins. on Crown it was $3 a load to wash and $3 to dry + detergent, dryer sheets if you didn't bring those. just a thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drpack Posted November 23, 2017 #25 Share Posted November 23, 2017 First you need to look in your personalizer and see which credits are refundable and which are not to determine how much you really have after the expenses you anticipate. Refundable OBC will be refunded. You can use it in the Casino, bars, boutiques, shore excursions, coffee bar, specialty restaurants and whatever daily amount of gratuity you choose if you choose to adjust them. Where does it show in your Personalizer if an OBC is refundable or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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