celoplyr Posted November 29, 2021 #1 Share Posted November 29, 2021 So, due to the black Friday sale, and being within 30 days of sailing date, I ended up with a TON of onboard credit. I don't know how, I've been monitoring prices, but I got ~$3700 in OBC. Obviously I rebooked all my drink packages, shore excursions, internet and pulled my gratuities to being on board. But I still have $2500 left (for 3 people). We are going on the Symphony. Any good ideas for spending $2500 on board? Current thoughts are spa treatments, maybe buying a go pro, as much alcohol as we can drink (which isn't much), maybe casino? Can we use it to tip extra? We have about $500 in items that aren't being sold right now (3 night dining package, beach bed rental at Perfect Day) that I don't know if we can move to the OBC as well. Or mom is going to have a LOT of $10 t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bajathree Posted November 29, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Jewelry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryano Posted November 29, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 29, 2021 You could always donate it all to casino one slot machine pull at a time 😂 Buy gold jewelry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted November 29, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I made this list for Celebrity and it might be valid for Royal Caribbean as well, but it will at least give you some place to start as you think about this. Some of it is Celebrity specific, such as reference to Luminae. —————- Because this gets asked so often I've compiled a list of things to spend OBC on. The only thing I know of now that you CAN'T buy with OBC is a deposit on a Future Cruise. You need a credit card for that. Also, there may be some card game in the casino with a cash only buy-in. If they do a fundraiser, like selling t-shirts to “save the reefs” and the like, expect to need cash for that. Otherwise, here you go: Acupuncture Airport transfers Alcove Rental (some ships) Apple products etc. and Ilounge classes Art Auctions Babysitting Barber Shop services Beverages -- Alcoholic, carbonated soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas, bottled water Bingo Bottles of wine Casino Chef’s Table Corkage charged if you bring your own wine to the MDR Duty free liquor and cigarettes Extra cost entrees and other items in Main Dining Room and specialty restaurants Extend Your Stay program Fitness classes Flowers Gelato Gift shop souvenirs, purses, watches, cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, etc. Gratuities, and extra gratuities Guests dining with you in Luminae (applies to Suite Passengers only) Guest entertainers' CD's and DVD's Hair and nail salon Hollywood hot glass experiences (some ships) Internet Laundry/pressing/drycleaning Luggage Valet Martini Flights Medical Center purchases (but not treatments) Mini bar Portrait photo sessions Pay-per-view movies Persian Gardens passes Personal Training Sessions Photos & cameras Room service up charge items, and late night delivery fee Shore Excursions Shuttle to town (some ports) Spa -- massages and treatments Specialty restaurants Teeth Whitening Telephone calls using ship's system Transfer to another passenger's account Voyage in Review DVD Wine and liquor tastings Zumba 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 29, 2021 #5 Share Posted November 29, 2021 (edited) 48 minutes ago, celoplyr said: Any good ideas for spending $2500 on board? On cash which you take home from the casino. Edited November 29, 2021 by Biker19 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celoplyr Posted November 29, 2021 Author #6 Share Posted November 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, Biker19 said: On cash which you take home from the casino. I've heard of this, but am relatively nervous they'll get mad. You request an "advance" from your onboard account, right? And not mention the credit? Then you walk away with the cash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted November 29, 2021 #7 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, celoplyr said: You request an "advance" from your onboard account, right? The slot machine at which you do this is unlikely to get mad. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine3601 Posted November 29, 2021 #8 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Simply go to a slot machine in the casino, set up acct and withdrawal your OBC from there. No need to spend or gamble it. There are some other threads you can look up that tell you exactly how to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted November 29, 2021 #9 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Another vote to use a slot machine to simply cash out your money. Mactic (on another thread) explained it in detail. For example, we had $100 nrobc...went to casino...picked a slot machine...followed the prompts...make sure to enter the exact amount you want. We decided to play a few pulls...hit a small jackpot...cashed out at $140...no fees...easy peasy, happy. Gave extra tips to well deserving crew members. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celoplyr Posted November 29, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Biker19 said: The slot machine at which you do this is unlikely to get mad. Ah, you do it at a slot machine, not the person.... thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted November 29, 2021 #11 Share Posted November 29, 2021 We did same in the casino last week. Note you can get out $500 per 24 hour period. Each person of legal gambling age attached to the account can do it. Start early! Don’t wait. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted November 29, 2021 #12 Share Posted November 29, 2021 14 minutes ago, celoplyr said: Ah, you do it at a slot machine, not the person.... thanks! Well, you take the slip to the cashier. They don’t know or care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancock Posted November 29, 2021 #13 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Check to see if it is a refundable OBC. If it is, they will credit it back to your credit card after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 29, 2021 #14 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 hours ago, celoplyr said: Any good ideas for spending $2500 on board? Hello friend. 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted November 29, 2021 #15 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Do they no longer give you a cash out of your obc at the service counter toward the end of the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted November 29, 2021 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Just now, BillHoo said: Do they no longer give you a cash out of your obc at the service counter toward the end of the cruise? Some obc is refundable, some is not. For example, obc granted from a cabin price drop is not refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zekekelso Posted November 29, 2021 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2021 You could always by a round of drinks for fellow passengers at the bar 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soremekun Posted November 29, 2021 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2021 I forgot who posted this and I don't take credit but I made sure to download it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celoplyr Posted November 29, 2021 Author #19 Share Posted November 29, 2021 9 minutes ago, soremekun said: I forgot who posted this and I don't take credit but I made sure to download it. Gracias! I, too, have downloaded it. I'm thinking spending half as a real pampering of myself (spa, jewelry, alcohol) and cashing out half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 29, 2021 #20 Share Posted November 29, 2021 3 hours ago, celoplyr said: Ah, you do it at a slot machine, not the person.... thanks! There's a max that you can take out at one time. I think it's $300 but not positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted November 29, 2021 #21 Share Posted November 29, 2021 30 minutes ago, molly361 said: There's a max that you can take out at one time. I think it's $300 but not positive. I took out $100 one day, $500 a few days later, then tried the following day and it wouldn’t let me. I think because it was within 24 hours. My wife used her sea pass to get out our remaining $400 so I'm not sure if I waited longer it would have worked or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted November 29, 2021 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, AustinCruise said: I took out $100 one day, $500 a few days later, then tried the following day and it wouldn’t let me. I think because it was within 24 hours. My wife used her sea pass to get out our remaining $400 so I'm not sure if I waited longer it would have worked or not. Yeah I don't know if the limit is per day or what. Will be taking $400 out next week, probably $200 one day and then $200 the next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted November 29, 2021 #23 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Can gratuities be paid with non-refundable OBC on Royal Caribbean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted November 29, 2021 #24 Share Posted November 29, 2021 1 minute ago, Starry Eyes said: Can gratuities be paid with non-refundable OBC on Royal Caribbean? Yes. Assuming they are not pre-paid, they get charged daily to the room and will come out of OBC if available and charged to your card if not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 29, 2021 #25 Share Posted November 29, 2021 Massage is always fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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