This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. It's $100 (or $50) per cruise. Started August 27, 2021, By Book now and get extra onboard credit! deals are worth taking advantage of if the cruise price is right. Any help would be appreciated! I've had this on my last 2 Carnival cruises - I get the internet and gratuities with the OBC, then pull some into the slots, cash out and get the money. On embarkation day, an initial bank hold of up to $200 (depending on cruise length) is placed on all credit card and debit card accounts to verify that the card is valid: If the guest replaces a credit card or debit card previously used, the hold will remain on the account during the cruise andwill remain on theaccount for one or more days after the cruise depending on theissuing bank's hold policy, limiting access to funds. On Carnival cruises, Bingo cards start at $10 each, although most people actually spend more than this as they get multiple cards. Basically, OBC can be applied to anything . These include: Recently, when cruises were cancelled due to the shutdown, Carnival cruisers were given the option of a refund OR 100% future cruise credit (FCC) plus $600 onboard credit (OBC). Some cruise lines, such as Norwegian Cruise Line, offer specific onboard credits, limited to one type of purchase. When Something Goes Wrong, Ask for Onboard Credit. Plus, Carnivals spa treatments are cheaper than most other cruise lines. Sail & Sign Onboard Account Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program, which allows guests to charge onboard purchases and gratuities directly to a personal account for convenience. What can a FCC be used for? To enjoy them, simply use your SeaPassalmost like a debit cardand the credited amount will be deducted from your total balance at the end of the trip. We have never recieved anything form Carnival except a phone call to cancel the cruise. Posted June 16, 2014. Because I have way more than I will use, and I thought I read on here once that you could do it through the casino? This is because single-day plans are only available to purchase on the ship. Unless you're cruising with a river or luxury line, alcoholic beverages are rarely free of charge. Minors must have an account. Because I have way more than I will use. Has the RCCL policy changed? Booking a Future Cruise While on a Cruise. Book interior cabins on your cruises and you will save thousands of dollars over the course of a year. The credit will also come with an expiration date. On the day thecruise returns, Carnival immediately settles the guest's account with theirbank for the total amount of theironboard expenses. There is no longer a future cruise booking desk on board. An OBC can really take the sting out of a day pass to the Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite, or treatments booked a la carte, especially on port days, when some spa treatments and packages are already offered at a discount. What are your thoughts will we enjoy sailing with so much going with new variant. Cruise lines will run different promotions throughout the year, and onboard credits are offered as a booking incentive. If you book a suite, the cost is higher at $16.50 per person, per day. If you dont normally go for specialty dining, then perhaps you should take advantage of your free onboard credit to treat yourself to a delicious meal. The cost varies depending on the services you desire. 37246. Photos are pretty reasonably priced on Carnival cruises, with prices starting at $11.99 for a small print up to $299.99 for a package that includes a bundle of prints, a large wall canvas, digital copies and a calendar. Be sure to join my email list for my best cruise tips and handpicked deals each week. Conveniently, your onboard credit will automatically appear on your account for this card (typically two or three days into your cruise.) Sometimes, however, you can end up with an onboard credit in more indirect ways. Norwegian Cruise Line has a cut-and-dry offer of US$100 in onboard credit per cabin for shareholders cruising seven days or more, and US$50 per cabin for cruises six days or less. The offer that you used to be able to get, is now emailed to you post-cruise. Booking activities using OBS is really easy; no phone calls and no weird codes to know. 2073. That's where three simple but almighty letters can go a long way: OBC, or onboard cruise credit. Every guest must be a member of an account in order to obtain a complete Online Check-in status. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'cruisespotlight_com-large-leaderboard-2','ezslot_13',132,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-cruisespotlight_com-large-leaderboard-2-0'); CruiseSpotlight is an Amazon Associate. Personalized Sail & Sign cards areprovided to all guests (including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship. But, if you dont plan on getting a package and want to just pay for the drinks you have, then using your onboard credit for these would make sense. Holland America . On some lines, casinos are off-limits when it comes to onboard credit, so check if your line allows it before you hit the slots. Royal Caribbean regularly offers onboard credit as an incentive to get guests to book a cruise. If you have onboard credit to spend on your Carnival cruise, then the wisest thing to do is first to put it towards gratuities, provided that you havent already pre-paid those. . When CDC shut the industry down, Carnival offered guests with canceled cruises $600 if they took it as a future cruise credit instead of asking for cashback. 2. That means there's always the chance that your restaurant of choice might fill up by that time, so try to book your reservations as soon as you can. Note, however, that in order to use your onboard credits to pay (or partially pay) for a shore excursion, you can only book them once onboard, at the Shore Excursion Desk, and not online before boarding the ship. Hi cruise mummy The card currently offers 25 reward levels, which each allow credit card users the opportunity to trade in points for stateroom upgrades, cruise discounts, onboard credits or amenities, free or discounted cruise vacations or related Royal Caribbean merchandise.For example, with 5,000 MyCruise points, you can receive $50 in onboard credit towards purchases on your next cruise, an upgrade on a . Job Description. Either way, we've got 8 brilliant ways you can spend your onboard credit - read on for more! However, the most common amounts of onboard credits offered are $25-$100 per cabin. Guests may add additionalcash to their account by visitingthe Guest Services desk on board. Depending on your cruise itinerary and your vaccination status, you may only be allowed to leave the ship as part of an official Carnival-sponsored bubble tour. It's very important to read the . Carnival often refers to it as Cruise Cash. At Carnival, you're entitled to $50 OBC on cruises of 6 days or less, $100 on cruises of 7-13 days and $250 on longer if you own a minimum of 100 shares. Internet: Necessity or Splurge? In this guide, Ill tell you everything you need to know about onboard credit (also known as OBC). That means guests with onboard credit have a dilemma; they can wait until theyre on board and use their OBC and risk the activities being fully booked, or order them ahead of time online and then pay with a credit card or gift card. # 2 Gratuities A guest may only be activated on one account. 1. Finally, if you had a cruise postponed due to the global health pandemic, chances are good that you, too, have some OBC waiting in the wings as part of your cruise line's compensation package. Here are some ideas on how you can spend it. And Carnival ships offer a wide variety of these, including Emeril's Bistro 1396, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse, Rudi's Seagrill, Chef's Table, Carnival Kitchen, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Cucina del Capitano, Jiji Asian Kitchen, Seafood Shack, Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, the special Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast and Chibang! If this applies to you, then using your onboard credit to pay for excursions is a good idea. Onboard credit for future cruises booked while already on a cruise can far exceed what youll get from most other sources. Major categories include shore excursions, drinks and gratuities for the crew. Carnival's Future Cruise Credit (FCC) is credit that you can use for your next Carnival cruise. And that can be a big onboard credit win. Carnival shore excursions range in price from $14.99 per adult for a trip to the Pirates Treasure & Shipwreck Museum in St. Thomas to $799.99 per adult for a helicopter tour in Iceland. Boost Your Playtime If Your Cruise Allows Onboard Credit Use in the. Some popular souvenirs that you may be interested in include a Carnival themed Monopoly game at $49.95, a Carnival windbreaker jacket at $39.95 or a Carnival mug at $14.95. Some cruise lines like Carnival offered a similar incentive, giving 100% FCC along with onboard credit up to $600 per stateroom. Follow us on Facebook: Instead of getting the amount refunded to your credit card, you may be issued a certificate you can use towards your next Carnival sailing. 1) On a cruise I would often prebook some things before boarding. Carnival's Future Cruise Credit (FCC) is credit that you can use for your next Carnival cruise. Onboard credit may seem like free money, and in a way it is, but it still makes sense to spend it wisely to get the most value from it. Carnival offers two beverage packages: Bottomless Bubbles, which entitles you to unlimited soda for the duration of your cruise; or the Cheers! When you then paid onboard, they came out of your OBC. Its worth noting that a few cruise lines let you access your onboard credit before you even board the ship. On most mainstream ships, these alternative eateries come with a price tag -- either a flat cover charge or a la carte fees for each item purchased. Just keep in mind that you'll need to spend it before you disembark your ship -- onboard credit doesn't carry over to future sailings. Sail & Sign is Carnival's cashless on board credit program, which allows guests to charge onboard purchases and gratuities directly to a personal account for convenience. beverage program, which includes non-alcoholic beverages as well as beer, spirits and wine by the glass. The Sail & Sign. Only the amount that you win can be cashed out, the rest would go back onto your account as onboard credit. Carnival Corporation: Cruises of 14 days or longer: $250 onboard credit If you love your cruise company enough to invest money in the brand, most major cruise lines offer a shareholder benefit in the form of onboard credit. I was lucky enough to get an onboard credit for a price drop on the Valor. This form of onboard is money back, rather than money gifted, but it still beats paying a higher cruise fare with nothing in return. Generally speaking, the restrictions include gratuities, casino and gift cards but the restrictions are not currently enforced. What can it be used for? Jacksonville, FL. Specialty dining on Carnival cruise ships costs from $6 per person for the Dr. Seuss Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, up to $95 per person for dinner at The Chefs Table. Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. Onboard credit can be used to purchase Wi-Fi packages, taking some of the bite out of a costly (but necessary) extra. So, the $600 seems like a lot, but with changes and restrictions on how you spend it, you really need to see if this is actually a deal for you to allow them to keep your cruise payment for a year. Cruise Line Branded Credit Cards Can Help You Score Onboard Credit, Some cruise line credit cards allow you to turn your accrued points into onboard credit.