Using Allstate rewards gift cards to pay balance and more

[Stick93]

This topic is heavily discussed on the Carnival boards, but they seem Royal gift cards also at a 10% discount. Has anyone bought these and used them to pay their cruise balances or for beverage/dinning/internet/excursion packages??

[Clarea]

Read the fine print carefully.  On some of these types of cards, Royal requires you to use the card to make a new booking.

[message4u]

Here is RCCL 'fine print', seems much more restrictive than Carnival:

Royal Caribbean's cruise ships are among the most innovative and exciting in the travel industry. They've got it all, from rock-climbing, ice skating and zip lining, to elegant dining rooms, specialty dining restaurants, relaxing spas and the industry's first full-run Broadway shows. Royal Caribbean visits over 100 ports of call, in some of the world's most breathtaking locations. From the rugged beauty of Alaska and Canada/New England to the charm of Europe and the lush landscapes of Mexico, Hawaii, the Caribbean, the Panama Canal, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. Your experience onboard is nothing short of incredible.

Certificate Redemption Instructions

1. Book your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation

• ONLINE: RoyalCaribbean.com
• CALL US: 866-504-3941
• Deposit required at time of booking.

2. After making your cruise reservation, email a copy of this Gift Certificate to:

• SharedServicesGiftCertificateRedemption@rccl.com
• Please allow up to 10 business days. You will receive a notification via email once certificate(s) have been applied to your reservation.

Terms & Conditions

Gift Certificate must be redeemed through Royal Caribbean International for the US dollar value as outlined on the face of the certificate.

1. Certificate must be used as a form of payment towards a new reservation made directly with Royal Caribbean. Once the gift certificate is applied to the reservation made, the reservation may be transferred to your preferred travel agency.
2. Certificate is valid only for Royal Caribbean International sailings in USD and is not redeemable for cash. It may be applied to all ships, departures and stateroom categories.
3. Certificate can only be applied to a NEW individual reservation in USD.
4. Certificate may not be applied to a group reservation, charter or customized group program.
5. Certificate may not be used towards onboard credit or to settle any shipboard charges.
6. A deposit is required at the time of booking.
7. Certificates may be used in multiples and may be used to supplement cash payment or credit card.
8. All reservations are subject to availability.
9. Once a reservation has been made with a Certificate, normal cancellation policy, schedules for deposit and final payments shall apply.
10. Changes to the reservation may be permitted, subject to availability.
11. Certificate is transferable only when gifted and bears no expiration date.
12. Certificate is nonrefundable and not replaceable whether lost, stolen or if booking is cancelled.
13. Certificate shall be void where prohibited or restricted by law and if sold for cash or other consideration.

This certificate cannot be used for an onboard credit.