PRINCESS Sweet Pea Posted October 21, 2022 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2022 We have put a hold on a cruise, and it appears that Princess might be able to tell what kind of credit this is, and limit it to Princess Excursions. So, it doesn't look like it is showing as usual Onboard Credit. That is okay for. us, as there is actually one that we would book. So, I pulled up this HOLD, and it is specific in showing this as an 'Excursion Credit'. It also shows the small Onboard Credit that came with the booking. But we have no other Onboard Credit that would be showing. It is just showing 'Excursion Credit'. I know that some people have wondered if this was like any other Onboard Credit, or if it was ONLY for Princess Excursions. And most replies have been that the Princess system doesn't recognize the difference. But looking at this booking on hold, it looks like the system does know the difference. I don't know if others here would have both regular and 'excursion' credit, so that would definitely show how the system is doing this. I hope some others might tell what theirs looks like. Because Some people might be disappointed if they can't use this onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetme Posted October 21, 2022 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2022 it is OBC use for anything not just excursions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted October 21, 2022 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2022 The OBC is always broken down in the Personalizer by category. For example: ours shows Shareholder, Military, Future Cruise Deposit, etc. On the printout for the cruise, it only shows the totals. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted October 21, 2022 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2022 They call it excursion credit, but it's simply OBC you can use as you like. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINCESS Sweet Pea Posted October 21, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Okay. That would be great! I began to wonder when I saw it listed like that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riffatsea Posted October 21, 2022 #6 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Information from my experienced TA differs from what has been said here! I was told that it is non refundable and can only be used for excursions We have lots,of other OBC so it was OK with us to use it in that manner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voljeep Posted October 21, 2022 #7 Share Posted October 21, 2022 It is ... whatever Princess decides to ... at the time 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwilk1129 Posted October 21, 2022 #8 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I sure hope we can use it for anything. Will be watching for somebody to report back when it is used onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted October 21, 2022 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, rwilk1129 said: I sure hope we can use it for anything. Will be watching for somebody to report back when it is used onboard. Who's got a voyage with excursion credit before my Dec 8, 2022 cruise? My most expensive excursion = $ $109.95. So yeah, I'm 1/2 covered (solos get 200 OBC) Edited October 21, 2022 by Ombud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizabu Posted October 21, 2022 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2022 I’m pretty sure with this promotion it’s for excursions only. You can book the excursion on the personalizer and apply it to the excursion right away too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted October 21, 2022 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2022 Ombud, I think that this extra excursion onboard credit is for cruises beginning Jan 2023. That is interesting Lizabu! So, you have booked an excursion and it let's you select to use this credit for payment, even before sailing. If this is true, it might be right that Princess has put this in place in their system that it is separate, from excursion credit only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbiegentry Posted October 21, 2022 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2022 6 minutes ago, Lizabu said: I’m pretty sure with this promotion it’s for excursions only. You can book the excursion on the personalizer and apply it to the excursion right away too. Why are you “pretty sure”? Curious as we have the same on an upcoming cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRINCESS Sweet Pea Posted October 21, 2022 Author #13 Share Posted October 21, 2022 (edited) It is funny with Princess. They will say 'Kids Sail Free'... and that actually means that extra people in the cabin are free. Isn't really limited to kids. But, in this case, I do wonder if by saying 'Excursion', they now have the system set up to know what is Excursion and what is not. Might have to wait until January to find out. Edited October 21, 2022 by PRINCESS Sweet Pea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizabu Posted October 22, 2022 #14 Share Posted October 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said: Ombud, I think that this extra excursion onboard credit is for cruises beginning Jan 2023. That is interesting Lizabu! So, you have booked an excursion and it let's you select to use this credit for payment, even before sailing. If this is true, it might be right that Princess has put this in place in their system that it is separate, from excursion credit only. Yes. I booked the excursion with the $100 credit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted October 22, 2022 #15 Share Posted October 22, 2022 3 hours ago, Wishing on a star said: Ombud, I think that this extra excursion onboard credit is for cruises beginning Jan 2023. I know it says that but my CVP gave it to me for a December 8, 2022 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 28, 2022 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) I certainly hope someone reports back from a recent sailing. It just seems strange that they should segregate Shore Excursions into a separate group. Edited October 28, 2022 by MissP22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted October 28, 2022 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 7:51 PM, Ombud said: I know it says that but my CVP gave it to me for a December 8, 2022 cruise. This is what mine shows for a June cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizabu Posted October 28, 2022 #18 Share Posted October 28, 2022 This thread has been very helpful. I’ve gone ahead and canceled the excursion I booked because I’d rather have the OBC. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tedferg Posted October 28, 2022 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) On 10/21/2022 at 3:56 PM, Wishing on a star said: So, you have booked an excursion and it let's you select to use this credit for payment, even before sailing. Aren't excursions always charged to OBC pre cruise? I am sure our recent excursions were. BTW when I look at a future cruise, it shows Military OBC for me and DW but she does not get Military OBC. This happens all the time. Edited October 28, 2022 by Tedferg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted October 28, 2022 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, MissP22 said: I certainly hope someone reports back from a recent sailing. It just seems strange that they should segregate Shore Excursions into a separate group. Well I can report back in December (6 weeks) but not before 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissP22 Posted October 28, 2022 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Lizabu said: This thread has been very helpful. I’ve gone ahead and canceled the excursion I booked because I’d rather have the OBC. Thank you. Same with us. We no longer go on any tours in the Caribbean and have better uses for that money. 2 hours ago, Ombud said: Well I can report back in December (6 weeks) but not before Sounds like a plan. What date do you return? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted October 28, 2022 #22 Share Posted October 28, 2022 (edited) I cruise 12/8/22-12/18/22. I want to spend it on Sanctuary and SD. Edited October 28, 2022 by Ombud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted October 28, 2022 #23 Share Posted October 28, 2022 I wonder if you pre book specialty restaurant if it would be applied? Maybe that would be a way to find out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted October 28, 2022 #24 Share Posted October 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, victory2020 said: I wonder if you pre book specialty restaurant if it would be applied? Maybe that would be a way to find out. Nope 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ombud Posted December 13, 2022 #25 Share Posted December 13, 2022 On 10/21/2022 at 9:51 PM, Ombud said: I know it says that but my CVP gave it to me for a December 8, 2022 cruise. Here's what it looks like onboard: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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