Can I use OBC for gratuities?

[MarkWiltonM]

Can I use onboard credit for gratuities?

[Lastdance]

20 minutes ago, MarkWiltonM said:

Can I use onboard credit for gratuities?

Yes!  Guest Services has that form if it is for tipping.  Are you talking about the fact that you did not pay gratuities up-front?  I believe that works too, but not the same form.  We do extra tips from our OBC, but Celebrity has hanged the rules on gratuities...

Edited November 20, 2023 by Lastdance

[RTShaker]

Your OBC is added to your folio at the beginning of the cruise and your gratuities will be deducted from your account daily. Your credits are not there for any specific use, it is only a $ value credit on your account. All purchases and daily gratuities are added to your account as you spend on board. If you run out of OBC it just adds to your account to be paid at the end of the cruise.

Edited November 20, 2023 by RTShaker

[WestLakeGirl]

1 hour ago, Lastdance said:

Yes!  Guest Services has that form if it is for tipping.  Are you talking about the fact that you did not pay gratuities up-front?  I believe that works too, but not the same form.  We do extra tips from our OBC, but Celebrity has hanged the rules on gratuities...

No form needed for the daily gratuities

[keesar]

Think of it this way.  Your OBC is savings in your account.  The daily gratuities are deducted from this amount.  When you run out of savings, it is charged to your credit card on file.