seattleslew Posted May 28, 2023 #1 Share Posted May 28, 2023 Holland tells me that I have zero OBC to apply to my 2024. Is this normal? They are telling my TA that I will be entitled to future OBC only after I complete one world cruise. Basic Cat G cabin. This just seems weird to me with this huge investment ... and I'm traveling solo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted May 29, 2023 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2023 I just did a quick look at the pricing for that world cruise, and I didn't see any OBC offers. Again, just a quick look. OBC is not as important to me as the total cost of the cruise. To that end, once I have selected the cruise and the perfect cabin and have the booking secured with the cruise line I transfer the booking to my warehouse club TA. On the WC, once it's completed, I'll garner a $3200 "gift card" voucher from the warehouse club, plus when I charge the payments to the warehouse club affiliated credit card, I get three percent of the total cruise price back. Good luck with your booking and the WC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seattleslew Posted May 29, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted May 29, 2023 Thanks for that. I keep hearing about using that card and if I were better at math, I could figure out if would benefit me more than using the Holland Barclay card for double points on HAL. Since I cruise HAL so much, I always redeem points for cash/OBC with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted May 29, 2023 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2023 3 hours ago, seattleslew said: Thanks for that. I keep hearing about using that card and if I were better at math, I could figure out if would benefit me more than using the Holland Barclay card for double points on HAL. Since I cruise HAL so much, I always redeem points for cash/OBC with them. You gotta put the pencil to it and see what works for you. Since we cruise for the itinerary amongst our favorite three or four lines, our warehouse club credit card pays off, plus it's three percent on all travel, not just cruises, so we use it for airfare and guided tours as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omax4 Posted May 29, 2023 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) Not sure when you booked but I think this may be a case of the fact that it’s May 2023 and I’m assuming this is for a Jan 2024 World Cruise? I think most of the OBC and promotions are for when they first go on sale. Edited May 29, 2023 by Omax4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoncom Posted June 25, 2023 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2023 Be sure to check out many DISCOUNT cruise agencies 7% of total commission is acceptable. Spend some time, effort and you will be rewarded .You want cash, not gift cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted July 4, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 4, 2023 We get a good price from our T.A. But for our 2025 W.C. we will have very little OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travel Lady in CT Posted March 26 #8 Share Posted March 26 I booked my World Cruise through the cruise line (lots of perks but no OBC), but then transferred it to a TA and got 5% OBC. The cruise consultant and the TA both get credit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookyfudge Posted May 24 #9 Share Posted May 24 We have zero on board credit also but got the cruise at a fantastic price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 25 #10 Share Posted May 25 If you booked it on a ship you will get something .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted May 26 #11 Share Posted May 26 14 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: If you booked it on a ship you will get something .. Varies by cruise line. We booked the 2015 Princess WC onboard a previous cruise, and the perks did NOT include OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 26 #12 Share Posted May 26 10 hours ago, Heidi13 said: Varies by cruise line. We booked the 2015 Princess WC onboard a previous cruise, and the perks did NOT include OBC. Princes does not give you 10 cents if you book a cruise on the ship ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted May 26 #13 Share Posted May 26 2 hours ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: Princes does not give you 10 cents if you book a cruise on the ship ???? There were perks, which from memory included reduced deposit and a discount on the base fare, but zero OBC. May have changed, as we booked the 2015 WC in 2013. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted May 26 #14 Share Posted May 26 25 minutes ago, Heidi13 said: There were perks, which from memory included reduced deposit and a discount on the base fare, but zero OBC. May have changed, as we booked the 2015 WC in 2013. Things have changed 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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