asebastian Posted January 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I'm asking this question that may have asked many times before (but I can't seem to find the topics). If I pre-book any ship excursions and specialty dining, does the amounts count towards the cruise credits? Thanks for your patience in responding to this silly question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leerathje Posted January 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I take it you have Have it All? The value of Have it All is added to your Onboard Spending credits. L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asebastian Posted January 18, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 minute ago, leerathje said: I take it you have Have it All Not at the moment, I am still debating the pros and cons. Financially it doesn't make sense for us as we are not big on alcohol (would probably get a couple bottles of wine, that's all). We also usually do independent excursions, and very rarely buy ship excursions. Having said that, I'm being bombarded by HAL offering 50% on the HIA at the moment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esimon Posted January 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 18, 2023 It is my understanding that if you pre book those things - they do not count as on board spending - Just wait till you get on unless you have to have a certain excursion - never had a problem booking on board Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 18, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 18, 2023 6 hours ago, asebastian said: I'm asking this question that may have asked many times before (but I can't seem to find the topics). If I pre-book any ship excursions and specialty dining, does the amounts count towards the cruise credits? Thanks for your patience in responding to this silly question! Yes, it counts. Discussed here many times. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted January 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Pre-bookings count whether they are part of HIA or you purchase separately. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghflyer Posted January 18, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 18, 2023 I also never use ship excursions and took the HIA. 1) Your HIA excursion amount can be prebooked and will apply. 2) Any traditional OBC from HAL or your travel agent will not apply. If you prebook excursions choosing more than your HIA amount, you have to pay remaining amount with your card at time of prebooking. 3) You should really prebook if you want any selection. Almost every excursion was sold out on my 13 day cruise except for a few very expensive selections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted January 19, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 19, 2023 18 hours ago, asebastian said: I'm asking this question that may have asked many times before (but I can't seem to find the topics). If I pre-book any ship excursions and specialty dining, does the amounts count towards the cruise credits? As CruiserBruce answered: Yes, absolutely. Cruise Days are based on charges, no matter when purchased---pre-cruise or onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asebastian Posted January 19, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted January 19, 2023 Thank you all for your responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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