RCCL Stockholder Credit

[volk904]

I went to the link and submitted a PDF Copy of my 100 shares of stock. The credit was on my planner when I checked about 3+weeks later.  Pretty simple process.  

[UniPac]

I filled the online form & uploaded proof of my shares, took only few days until I received an email "Guest Invoice for Reservation...." from Celebrity with a PDF attachment that included a guest copy of our booking showing all the perks and OBC with the first page of the PDF dedicated to the shareholder benefit which has been applied.

The OBC in my cruise planner also shows the addition.

Edited October 15, 2022 by UniPac

[NJ Gal]

Interesting reading all of the comments.  For our cruise coming up at the end of October, we submitted all  requirements, got an email stating that it had been received.  Next, we got another email stating that the amount would be credited, but would not show up on our planner until we are on the ship.  This is not how it has worked for us in the past.  When did this change take place?  Has anyone else had this issue?

 

Evelyn

[Arizona Wildcat]

23 minutes ago, NJ Gal said:

Interesting reading all of the comments.  For our cruise coming up at the end of October, we submitted all  requirements, got an email stating that it had been received.  Next, we got another email stating that the amount would be credited, but would not show up on our planner until we are on the ship.  This is not how it has worked for us in the past.  When did this change take place?  Has anyone else had this issue?

 

Evelyn

Not an issue.  Simply make a copy of the email and if on your second day on board the OBC does not appear then take the email to customer service.   They will credit your account very quickly. 

Our credit in August was there when we boarded.

[NJ Gal]

2 hours ago, Arizona Wildcat said:

Not an issue.  Simply make a copy of the email and if on your second day on board the OBC does not appear then take the email to customer service.   They will credit your account very quickly. 

Our credit in August was there when we boarded.

In the past our credit has always been posted prior to boarding--just not this time.  Your idea is perfect so I will follow up day 2.

[Jim_Iain]

3 hours ago, NJ Gal said:

Interesting reading all of the comments.  For our cruise coming up at the end of October, we submitted all  requirements, got an email stating that it had been received.  Next, we got another email stating that the amount would be credited, but would not show up on our planner until we are on the ship.  This is not how it has worked for us in the past.  When did this change take place?  Has anyone else had this issue?

 

Evelyn

Mine showed up in Cruise Planner the day after I received the invoice,  but mine were for cruises in December out to 2024

 

Not sure when you applied but I believe if you apply within 2 weeks (may be 3) of the cruise they apply it on-board.     I found the same if you cancel an excursion within a certain windows the credit is applied while onboard instead of back to your OBC or CC.

[NJ Gal]

15 hours ago, Jim_Iain said:

Mine showed up in Cruise Planner the day after I received the invoice,  but mine were for cruises in December out to 2024

 

Not sure when you applied but I believe if you apply within 2 weeks (may be 3) of the cruise they apply it on-board.     I found the same if you cancel an excursion within a certain windows the credit is applied while onboard instead of back to your OBC or CC.

Just checked again and the OBC for stock was posted yesterday. Just another thing to cross off my list before we cruise on the Beyond.

[Jim_Iain]

Fantastic ---- It is really nice when that list get shorter and shorter.       I have one final not i put on the front door with a post it ----    Passport   Backpack All Luggage

[DaKahuna]

On 10/14/2022 at 8:34 PM, Jim_Iain said:

Should work.   I submitted mine as JPG imges an had no problem.   I've also submitted in PDF format

 

PDF worked.  Received updated invoices from Celebrity yesterday. 
 

Also checked my RCL cruise and OBC was there as well. 

[Harrisonkid]

My question is If Your TA "gifts" you a OBC will you also receive a Rccl Stock Holder OBC also?  Combinable?  Thanks 

[WestLakeGirl]

Yes, combinable.

[Lastdance]

Also, check when you get onboard; it is day 4 and even with my hard copy, I still do not have it credited to my account.  I had issues even before my cruise, as I was told that it “”fell off.”  However, my cruise is awesome, so just a first-world problem!

Edited October 20, 2022 by Lastdance

[VaCruzers]

Has anyone had success in receiving the shareholder OBC on a Blue Chip Club cruise? My submission was denied due to the cruise fare coding. 

[Jim_Iain]

4 hours ago, Harrisonkid said:

My question is If Your TA "gifts" you a OBC will you also receive a Rccl Stock Holder OBC also?  Combinable?  Thanks 

Yes.

[Arizona Wildcat]

3 hours ago, VaCruzers said:

Has anyone had success in receiving the shareholder OBC on a Blue Chip Club cruise? My submission was denied due to the cruise fare coding. 

Correct.  Travel agent rates and several others including Blue Chip which are considered comped are not eligible.   The list is shown on Celebrity or RCCL shareholer credit..  By a Google search.  Sorry cannot post the list using my phone.

[capsplace]

On 10/15/2022 at 5:29 PM, Jim_Iain said:

Mine showed up in Cruise Planner the day after I received the invoice,  but mine were for cruises in December out to 2024

 

Not sure when you applied but I believe if you apply within 2 weeks (may be 3) of the cruise they apply it on-board.     I found the same if you cancel an excursion within a certain windows the credit is applied while onboard instead of back to your OBC or CC.

So, if I’m reading your comment correctly, you applied for and received the RCCL stockholder credit for cruises into 2024.  I usually make the request about 3-4 weeks in advance of a cruise.  I am surprised they would grant the OBC going out 2 years, basing it upon your current stock holding.  What if you were to sell between now and when the cruise takes place?

Edited October 20, 2022 by capsplace

[DaKahuna]

16 hours ago, Harrisonkid said:

My question is If Your TA "gifts" you a OBC will you also receive a Rccl Stock Holder OBC also?  Combinable?  Thanks 

Yes, my adding my stockholder OBC did not affect the OBC from my TA or from Royal/Celebrity. 

[SusieAV8R]

On 10/20/2022 at 4:38 PM, capsplace said:

So, if I’m reading your comment correctly, you applied for and received the RCCL stockholder credit for cruises into 2024.  I usually make the request about 3-4 weeks in advance of a cruise.  I am surprised they would grant the OBC going out 2 years, basing it upon your current stock holding.  What if you were to sell between now and when the cruise takes place?

Since all shareholders are registered, it is very easy for RCCL/X to check electronically if an individual shareholder has sold or not. It's an OBC, so easy to hit the delete button if cruiser no longer a shareholder.  I see not downside to RCCL/X to grant OBCs out to 2024.  (We have been granted our shareholder OBC for our April 2024 cruise, as well as 10 earlier cruises in 2022 & 2023 🙂. )

[capsplace]

11 hours ago, SusieAV8R said:

Since all shareholders are registered, it is very easy for RCCL/X to check electronically if an individual shareholder has sold or not. It's an OBC, so easy to hit the delete button if cruiser no longer a shareholder.  I see not downside to RCCL/X to grant OBCs out to 2024.  (We have been granted our shareholder OBC for our April 2024 cruise, as well as 10 earlier cruises in 2022 & 2023 🙂. )

Is the OBC showing up in your account already for your 2023 and 2024 cruises?  Either way, I’ll  be submitting requests shortly!  Thanks for the response.

Edited October 22, 2022 by capsplace

[SusieAV8R]

9 hours ago, capsplace said:

Is the OBC showing up in your account already for your 2023 and 2024 cruises?  Either way, I’ll  be submitting requests shortly!  Thanks for the response.

Yes, I not only have emails confirming our OBC for the next 11 cruises but when I checked our account online, I can see those additional OBCs.

[AlohaChuck]

Can someone please clear something up for me. I am thinking about buying shares in this stock but when I called the RCL rep and asked for clarification on what I can use the OBC for, I was told it cannot be used to purchase drinks, or shore excursions while on board the ship. That just didn't make sense to me and was told I could use it to buy things in the stores. Does this seem right? If this just gets posted as OBC, seems to me you could use it for anything on board.

 

Thanks for any help understanding this benefit.

Chuck

[Wineaux007]

2 hours ago, AlohaChuck said:

Can someone please clear something up for me. I am thinking about buying shares in this stock but when I called the RCL rep and asked for clarification on what I can use the OBC for, I was told it cannot be used to purchase drinks, or shore excursions while on board the ship. That just didn't make sense to me and was told I could use it to buy things in the stores. Does this seem right? If this just gets posted as OBC, seems to me you could use it for anything on board.

 

Thanks for any help understanding this benefit.

Chuck

What the Rep told you was incorrect.  You can use the OBC pre-cruise, purchasing items from the Cruise Planner, and purchase almost anything on board, including spa treatments.

[Texed]

On 10/20/2022 at 7:04 AM, Lastdance said:

”  However, my cruise is awesome, so just a first-world problem!

Glad you are having a nice cruise.  👍

[SusieAV8R]

12 hours ago, Wineaux007 said:

What the Rep told you was incorrect.  You can use the OBC pre-cruise, purchasing items from the Cruise Planner, and purchase almost anything on board, including spa treatments.

 

12 hours ago, Texed said:

Glad you are having a nice cruise.  👍

 

12 hours ago, Wineaux007 said:

What the Rep told you was incorrect.  You can use the OBC pre-cruise, purchasing items from the Cruise Planner, and purchase almost anything on board, including spa treatments.

There appears to be no distinction between OBC by TA, Celebrity or RCL shareholder.  On Board Credit is OBC.  You want to use your shareholder OBC in the casino?  Go for it!  You want to use it to pay for an excursion?  Go for it!  You want to buy an extra bottle of vino with your shareholder OBC?  Go for it!  (We certainly used our shareholder OBC for whatever we desired!!)

[grandgeezer]

55 minutes ago, SusieAV8R said:

 

 

There appears to be no distinction between OBC by TA, Celebrity or RCL shareholder.  On Board Credit is OBC.  You want to use your shareholder OBC in the casino?  Go for it!  You want to use it to pay for an excursion?  Go for it!  You want to buy an extra bottle of vino with your shareholder OBC?  Go for it!  (We certainly used our shareholder OBC for whatever we desired!!)

There is one major difference in the TA OBC and the ones you get directly from the cruise line or shareholder. We’ve gotten OBC from the TA  on every cruise we’ve taken and every time it was refundable. Whatever was left, in most cases all of it, was refunded to our credit card a day or two after we got home.