umpisoccer Posted June 26, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I was wondering what people think is the best way to use your OBC on the Bliss if you already have the free beverage package and 3 night specialty dining? We received quite a bit of OBC from both the cruise line, our travel agent as well as our NCL world points. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted June 26, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Start with grats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops32 Posted June 26, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I was wondering what people think is the best way to use your OBC on the Bliss if you already have the free beverage package and 3 night specialty dining? We received quite a bit of OBC from both the cruise line, our travel agent as well as our NCL world points. Thanks.I used mine on upgrading my 250 mins of wifi to the unlimited plan which killed about $120 of it. We also ate at food Republic which is not on the dining plan, and booked things like the prohibition show, lasted tag and the go carts. That atleast a start Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted June 26, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Food Republic on board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted June 26, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2018 Start with grats. you can not use non-refundable obc for grats. non refundable obc is mostly from travel agent, cruise line and world points. since you are on the bliss, go on the go kart course a few times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babynurse06 Posted June 26, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2018 My number one way to use OBC (and all the rest of my money) is in the spa! There are a million ways to use it though. Somebody mentioned Food Republic. On Bliss, Coco’s is a great option too. And there’s always shopping. Seriously, I have no idea how people say they can’t soend their OBC. I’ve never had a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted June 26, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2018 My favorite way to spend any kind of OBC is to buy Cruise Next Certificates. That way your entire next deposit can be free. For only $250 in OBC you can buy two Cruise Next Certificates worth $250 each. An if you use them to book a cruise 6 days or longer, more than 6 months before you cruise, you can use them both on the same cabin. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana68 Posted June 26, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2018 I agree with the Cruise Next Certificates, but have another idea if you have some left over at the end of your sailing. As long as you've left the daily service charge on your account, you can designate nonrefundable OBC to go as additional gratuities to whomever you like. We had them give part of ours to our room steward, and part to our favorite bartenders. We just told the customer service desk the first names, and where they worked. Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted June 26, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2018 You can use it for a spa treatment (massage, etc.) or towards a thermal suite pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 3, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 3, 2018 My favorite way to spend any kind of OBC is to buy Cruise Next Certificates. That way your entire next deposit can be free. For only $250 in OBC you can buy two Cruise Next Certificates worth $250 each. An if you use them to book a cruise 6 days or longer, more than 6 months before you cruise, you can use them both on the same cabin. :cool: I was told by an NCL agent that nonrefundable OBC can not be used to buy Cruise Next Certificate. Can it? I know the agents aren't always right.:o We have $200. as a booking perk plus will get another $250 for Shareholder Credit. Already have UBP and SDP and we don't need more "stuff" Thought I could use it to book a cabana on GSC but we have to pay that upfront. Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinsd Posted July 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2018 cruise next certificates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted July 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I have to say that I agree with extra OBC; how does one use it? On a 2 week cruise we chose to stay in our cabin and relax for dinner and used the OBC to pay for room service. Better than losing the OBC and we enjoyed a relaxing evening because we had to get up early for a shore excursion. The food was fresh, hot and pretty good; it took 35" to get it which is what I would expect. We did it twice and liked it; we were on the Jade. The Bliss may have more options. Just an idea. Safe sailing!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted July 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I was told by an NCL agent that nonrefundable OBC can not be used to buy Cruise Next Certificate. Can it? I know the agents aren't always right.:o We have $200. as a booking perk plus will get another $250 for Shareholder Credit. Already have UBP and SDP and we don't need more "stuff" Thought I could use it to book a cabana on GSC but we have to pay that upfront. Oh well They didn’t know what they were talking about. I use non-refundable OBC to purchase Cruise Next almost every cruise. I just bought some in Jan 2018 with my shareholder OBC and promo OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KeithJenner Posted July 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 3, 2018 I was told by an NCL agent that nonrefundable OBC can not be used to buy Cruise Next Certificate. Can it? I know the agents aren't always right.:o We have $200. as a booking perk plus will get another $250 for Shareholder Credit. Already have UBP and SDP and we don't need more "stuff" Thought I could use it to book a cabana on GSC but we have to pay that upfront. Oh well Don't take too much notice of what you are told my the NCL agents. It will just cause confusion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLadyBlue Posted July 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thank you Peg and Keith. She actually talked to the Cruise Next people to make sure. So glad there is CruiseCritic with folks with real experience. Cruise Next it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 3, 2018 Go karts and Laser Tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allener58 Posted July 3, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 3, 2018 They say you can't do this, but I have. Put card in slot machine at casino, put in amount. pull handle once then cash out. go to casino cashier and get cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy8733 Posted July 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 4, 2018 They say you can't do this, but I have. Put card in slot machine at casino, put in amount. pull handle once then cash out. go to casino cashier and get cash. I do exactly the same and it works Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted July 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 4, 2018 They say you can't do this, but I have. Put card in slot machine at casino, put in amount. pull handle once then cash out. go to casino cashier and get cash. Just be aware of the 3% charge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toliver922 Posted July 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 5, 2018 What is OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted July 5, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 5, 2018 book a specialty. book a few ship excursions. we use ours in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sand and Seas Posted July 5, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 5, 2018 What is OBC? On Board Credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted July 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted July 5, 2018 They say you can't do this, but I have. Put card in slot machine at casino, put in amount. pull handle once then cash out. go to casino cashier and get cash. yep, we do this too. for a large enough about of OBC, its worth the 3% fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie562 Posted July 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2018 They say you can't do this, but I have. Put card in slot machine at casino, put in amount. pull handle once then cash out. go to casino cashier and get cash. That's what I plan on doing for my upcoming NCL cruises then in turn use that cash to pay the Daily Service Charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notnewtoit Posted July 5, 2018 #25 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I have learned something new and hugely useful today "use OBC for CruiseNext Certificates you dumb-ass"... thanks folks, I shoulda thought of that... not always the sharpest knife in the drawer...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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