Doc2725 Posted October 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Hi All - I have enough points on my RCI BOA credit card to redeem for a $250 OBC. We are sailing on Allure of the Seas in December, and I would like to convert the points to an OBC to be used on this cruise. I am on the redemption portal, and am about to cash in the points for the OBC. My question is, how do I get this OBC applied to my upcoming Allure sailing? Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cutigerlady Posted October 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 13, 2023 As part of the checkout process online, you enter your booking details to link the OBC to your reservation. It takes 4-5 days for it to appear in the cruise planner and you will see the credit at the top of the page. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisin73 Posted October 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 13, 2023 I called them and they handled it for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shellunderwater Posted October 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 13, 2023 28 minutes ago, cruisin73 said: I called them and they handled it for me. Yes. Called. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc2725 Posted October 13, 2023 Author #5 Share Posted October 13, 2023 Called who? Royal or BOA? 21 minutes ago, shellunderwater said: Yes. Called. Called who - Royal or BOA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmike1959 Posted October 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Doc2725 said: Called who? Royal or BOA? Called who - Royal or BOA? You can call BOA or you can do it on their websit…very simple to do…you will just need your booking number ship name and the name reservation is under. As said above if you check on the RCCL website under your booking you willl see the cruise credit within a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Glamazon Posted October 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 14, 2023 FYI once you apply the Visa's OBC, you can't get a price adjustment/ further discount applied per RC and my travel agent. I had it applied several months before the final payment date and learned the hard way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc2725 Posted October 16, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 8:41 PM, Florida Glamazon said: FYI once you apply the Visa's OBC, you can't get a price adjustment/ further discount applied per RC and my travel agent. I had it applied several months before the final payment date and learned the hard way. That is okay. I am past final payment date anyway, so I wouldn't be getting a price discount/adjustment. Thank you though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orkaren1 Posted October 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2023 The redemption process is very easy and the OBC should show up on your cruise planner within a week. Just make sure you keep or print a copy of the receipt for the redemption transaction and check your cruise planner to make sure the credit shows up. I did a redemption for $100 a couple of months ago and it was still not posted after more than two weeks. I called and they "found" the missing redemption and applied it right away but if I had not called it would probably have never been applied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted October 16, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 16, 2023 Thanks to all. We just did the BOC new card with the $300 OBC for signing up and was wondering how to apply this to our ICON cruise. Now we're set. THX again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemiser1 Posted October 16, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2023 On 10/13/2023 at 6:41 PM, Florida Glamazon said: FYI once you apply the Visa's OBC, you can't get a price adjustment/ further discount applied per RC and my travel agent. I had it applied several months before the final payment date and learned the hard way. This is odd. Why would this void your ability to reprice your cruise prior to final payment date? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted October 16, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 16, 2023 (edited) On 10/13/2023 at 8:41 PM, Florida Glamazon said: FYI once you apply the Visa's OBC, you can't get a price adjustment/ further discount applied per RC and my travel agent. I had it applied several months before the final payment date and learned the hard way. I have done it many times with no issues. Edited October 16, 2023 by cruiseguy1016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Glamazon Posted October 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 17, 2023 6 hours ago, cruisemiser1 said: This is odd. Why would this void your ability to reprice your cruise prior to final payment date? Just curious. I was told that I couldn't get a price adjustment after I had put the OBC onto my reservation-This was from RC and my TA looked into it for quite some time. She's been really honest with me, and goes out of her way to help so I trust her confirmation of RC's answer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemiser1 Posted October 19, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 7:15 PM, Florida Glamazon said: I was told that I couldn't get a price adjustment after I had put the OBC onto my reservation-This was from RC and my TA looked into it for quite some time. She's been really honest with me, and goes out of her way to help so I trust her confirmation of RC's answer. I wasn't doubting you so thanks for the update. You learn something new every day and I'll watch out for this in the future. Would hate to lose the ability to reprice over the OBC. This means we shouldn't redeem any RCL CC OBC until after the final payment date when no repricing is possible anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted October 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 20, 2023 Is this a refundable or non-refundable obc? Also, if I don't use the entire obc should I cash it out in the casino? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 20, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 20, 2023 3 hours ago, pcur said: Is this a refundable or non-refundable obc? Also, if I don't use the entire obc should I cash it out in the casino? Thanks. It is refundable. And yes, you should cash it out in the casino. If it is refunded back to your RC Visa, it is a double point deficit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted October 21, 2023 #17 Share Posted October 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Coralc said: It is refundable. And yes, you should cash it out in the casino. If it is refunded back to your RC Visa, it is a double point deficit. Thank you, my friend! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killtheump Posted October 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 7:15 PM, Florida Glamazon said: I was told that I couldn't get a price adjustment after I had put the OBC onto my reservation-This was from RC and my TA looked into it for quite some time. She's been really honest with me, and goes out of her way to help so I trust her confirmation of RC's answer. I’ve done it for many cruises and always still able to get price adjustments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted October 21, 2023 On 10/16/2023 at 8:15 PM, Florida Glamazon said: I was told that I couldn't get a price adjustment after I had put the OBC onto my reservation-This was from RC and my TA looked into it for quite some time. Was it an OBC or did you use the BOA credit to reduce your cruise price? I can see they might not offer a price adjustment if you did that. I do not understand no adjustments for adding OBC to your booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Florida Glamazon Posted October 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2023 6 hours ago, marci22 said: Was it an OBC or did you use the BOA credit to reduce your cruise price? I can see they might not offer a price adjustment if you did that. I do not understand no adjustments for adding OBC to your booking. In used RC Visa for OBC well before final payment. After many tries wtih both RC and my TA, I wasn't able to get my fare discounted when there was a sale. I was able to spend the OBC onboard. Lessons learned- I won't apply RC points for OBC until a few weeks before the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdmoore821 Posted October 22, 2023 #21 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Hi Everyone, I redeemed my obc from BOA online over a month ago but have not seen it on RC yet. Can anyone confirm how long before I should see it w/in RC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 22, 2023 #22 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Jdmoore821 said: Hi Everyone, I redeemed my obc from BOA online over a month ago but have not seen it on RC yet. Can anyone confirm how long before I should see it w/in RC? It should show up in your cruise planner. If it is not, you can call C&A first. Welcome to Cruise Critic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazucirca Posted October 24, 2023 #23 Share Posted October 24, 2023 On 10/21/2023 at 10:35 PM, Coralc said: It should show up in your cruise planner. If it is not, you can call C&A first. Welcome to Cruise Critic. MayI ask, where can this be found in the cruise planner? Many thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted October 24, 2023 #24 Share Posted October 24, 2023 2 hours ago, zazucirca said: MayI ask, where can this be found in the cruise planner? Many thanks! When I go to the website and click on the 'plan my cruise' button it shows up on the next page up top next to the ship and sail date. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazucirca Posted October 24, 2023 #25 Share Posted October 24, 2023 Thank you so much, Marci! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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