redeeming points on RCI visa card

[jstducky]

just curious...

how long after you called MBNA to redeem your points for certificates did it take you to receive the certificate in the mail?

i know they warn you that it could take 6-8 weeks. but in your experience, has it really taken that long?

thanks

[jannygranny]

We redeemed some points in January for an April sailing on the Brilliance. It only took a couple of weeks to receive the coupons. (We chose shipboard credit.) Then I sent them to RCCL (registered, return receipt.) No problems.

[garnetjanet]

We got ours in a couple days. You can guarantee this by paying a $16 fee for expedited service. We thought we might be cutting it close, so we just paid the fee. The first time I spoke with someone at MBNA they told me about the fee when I said I was concerned about receiving them in time. When I called back to get the certificates, I told the woman I wanted to pay the fee to have them expedited to me.

[kpauley]

Back in January, it took only 10 days to receive our certificate. We forwarded them on to RCL and our shipboard credit was applied with no problem.

Kathy

[skydad]

anyone use their credits for a free fare or companion fare
can you shop for the best price and then apply the free fare

[Murphy]

I've ordered coupons 3 different times to the greater Chicagoland area. First 2 times it took 3 weeks (almost to the day). This was in January and March of this year. I just order another set of coupons last week. Not here yet, but hope them get here next week...

[gertiekc]

I called on July 17th and received it on July 22nd. Mailed it on July 23rd and RCCL told me to check back in 2-3 weeks to confirm that it was applied correctly.

[lauren0309]

I have 8,000 points. Would this be equivalent to $80.00 in shipboard credit? Is there a number to call to see how much its worth and do you speak to a real person or is it all automated in case you have other questions.

[Erie Dave]

lauren, on the RCCL website they have a total breakdown of the points program. They are rewarded at 5000, 10,000, 15000, 30000, and 50000 point levels. At the 5000 level, you can get a $50 shipboard credit or a robe or some other small items.

[w770496]

Looking for anyone who used their credits for a free fare or companion fare. How did it work? Not sure if I should just cash in my points for the $50 credits or use them for a free 4 day cruise?