Coachyo Posted July 18, 2023 #1 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I have $500 onboard credit from my non NCL cruise travel agent company. What can I use it for? Photos? Entry into Poker Tournament? Bingo? Jewelry in store? Spa? Slot Tournament? Drinks over the included limit? Such as expensive Bourbon or Bottle of wine? Gratuity to room steward or favorite bartender? Others.........? Thanks YO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted July 18, 2023 #2 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) It depends if it's refundable or non-refundable credit. Most likely from a travel agent it would be non-refundable credit. That means you can spend it on onboard purchases such as spa, retail shop, photos, drinks not included, bingo, and the like. You can't spend it in the casino or use it to pay your on board daily service charges. Edited July 18, 2023 by Mistizoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitzel Posted July 18, 2023 #3 Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 minutes ago, Mistizoom said: Most likely from a travel agent it would be non-refundable credit. Not necessarily true. All of the OBC that we get from our travel agent is delivered as refundable OBC. Refundable credit can be used for anything onboard, including daily service charges. You can also opt to purchase a future cruise credit with it or take whatever amount you don't use back as cash (as long as you do so before the last night of the cruise). On our last 2 sailings, we have gotten back $400-500+ in cash from each sailing because we pre-paid our gratuities and had very few purchases on board. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted July 18, 2023 #4 Share Posted July 18, 2023 17 hours ago, Pitzel said: Not necessarily true. All of the OBC that we get from our travel agent is delivered as refundable OBC. Refundable credit can be used for anything onboard, including daily service charges. You can also opt to purchase a future cruise credit with it or take whatever amount you don't use back as cash (as long as you do so before the last night of the cruise). On our last 2 sailings, we have gotten back $400-500+ in cash from each sailing because we pre-paid our gratuities and had very few purchases on board. That's why I said "most likely." The OP didn't provide enough information for either of us to know for sure. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcmomny Posted July 18, 2023 #5 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Whiskey tastings, wine tastings, specialty dining, excursions 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiseny4life Posted July 18, 2023 #6 Share Posted July 18, 2023 2 massages....done, no more OBC! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted July 18, 2023 #7 Share Posted July 18, 2023 3 hours ago, cruiseny4life said: 2 massages....done, no more OBC! Do you tip your masseuse extra? Lol…ok, I realize that is a whole other topic. JK, again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrown84 Posted July 18, 2023 #8 Share Posted July 18, 2023 If you have the free at sea drink package, you can upgrade it to the premium plus once onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted July 18, 2023 #9 Share Posted July 18, 2023 i use my OBC for shore excursions. due to that, it can be sometimes cheaper to book from the ship vs on my own 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coachyo Posted July 19, 2023 Author #10 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Not sure what other info I can add. The credit is from a large cruise company. I dont know if it is refundable or not. I also have $100 from NCL. I've already paid for several excursions, can I use any of this money towards the excursions and get my CC refunded for those I already paid for? (I figure I would have to do it once on the ship ) Thanks, YO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted July 19, 2023 #11 Share Posted July 19, 2023 On 7/17/2023 at 8:26 PM, Coachyo said: I have $500 onboard credit from my non NCL cruise travel agent company. What can I use it for? Photos? Entry into Poker Tournament? Bingo? Jewelry in store? Spa? Slot Tournament? Drinks over the included limit? Such as expensive Bourbon or Bottle of wine? Gratuity to room steward or favorite bartender? Others.........? Thanks YO You don't need to spend. Since this was from your TA it's fully refundable. Take it home with a credit on your Credit Card. Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted July 19, 2023 #12 Share Posted July 19, 2023 2 hours ago, Coachyo said: The credit is from a large cruise company. I dont know if it is refundable or not. I also have $100 from NCL. Look at your cruise confirmation. If it is non-refundable it will say so next to the credit amount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJLoveToTravel Posted July 22, 2023 #13 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Can you purchase a bottle of alcohol to take home? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portia! Posted July 22, 2023 #14 Share Posted July 22, 2023 Yes you are allowed to buy alcohol to take home with OBC. I've done it several times. One of my favorite souvenirs! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herbanrenewal Posted July 22, 2023 #15 Share Posted July 22, 2023 You may be able to add steak or lobster in main restaurant if you don't have enough for another specialty restaurant but find nothing on the menu that appeals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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