MarcD Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 I have $150 onboard credit for an upcoming cruise. I'm sure I will use it all, but if I don't, what happens to the unused onboard credit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Don't forget about daily gratuities. That's an easy way to eat up OBC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 2 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Don't forget about daily gratuities. That's an easy way to eat up OBC. It would, but Already prepaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, MarcD said: It would, but Already prepaid. Well then if you have any OBC left, on the last night go to the casino and charge whatever is left to your casino account, then you can cash it out as cash. OCSC Mike, FoxboroCruiser, King of Wales and 4 others 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 minute ago, smokeybandit said: Well then if you have any OBC left, on the last night go to the casino and charge whatever is left to your casino account, then you can cash it out as cash. Did this for the first time a few weeks ago, easy as expected. MarcD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 43 minutes ago, MarcD said: I have $150 onboard credit for an upcoming cruise. I'm sure I will use it all, but if I don't, what happens to the unused onboard credit? It depends on what type of OBC you have - refundable or non-refundable. Most sources of OBC are refundable which means if you have any left over, they just refund it to your card on file. If you have any non-refundable OBC, Royal will use it first to reduce the chance that you lose it. If you do have any left over, you can use the casino method described above. You can check with guest services on board to see what type you have. (Or if you describe the source of your OBC, someone here may be able to tell you if it is refundable.) Allen2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted June 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Atlantix2000 said: (Or if you describe the source of your OBC, someone here may be able to tell you if it is refundable.) Thanks. It's from the RCCL Bank of America card. Booked and paid for my cruises using this card then paid off the card. I have $50 credit on Wonder and $150 credit for another cruise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, MarcD said: Thanks. It's from the RCCL Bank of America card. Booked and paid for my cruises using this card then paid off the card. I have $50 credit on Wonder and $150 credit for another cruise. I'm 99% sure that's nonrefundable. Pattycruise, MarcD and CruiseGus 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 Cash it out at the casino. We had $110 left on our last cruise. Cashed it out & used it for tips on the last day. MarcD 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libby Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 1 hour ago, steverk said: I'm 99% sure that's nonrefundable. That is incorrect. Here is the line item for our CC rewards OBC from Oct. 2022 10/2 CREDITS REFUNDABLE OBC - ROYAL CC REWARD -225.00 WAAAYTOOO and MarcD 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allen2 Posted June 28, 2023 Report Share Posted June 28, 2023 4 hours ago, Libby said: That is incorrect. Here is the line item for our CC rewards OBC from Oct. 2022 10/2 CREDITS REFUNDABLE OBC - ROYAL CC REWARD -225.00 Did the same with credit left from RCL Visa card 4 hours ago, Libby said: That is incorrect. Here is the line item for our CC rewards OBC from Oct. 2022 10/2 CREDITS REFUNDABLE OBC - ROYAL CC REWARD -225.00 MarcD and CruiseGus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXcruzer Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 What is this “unused OBC” you speak of? My wife said such a thing does not exist!! Scooter6251, Td6462, Villageidiot and 6 others 1 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 I almost never spend any OBC on board. We prepay gratuities, get 4 Diamond drinks each plus my 2 bottles of walk on wine, 2 days of free internet, 2 free photos. So we cash it out for additional tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 29, 2023 Report Share Posted June 29, 2023 I never have OBC left because I use in the casino. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 At retirement + age, I have only been in a land based casino twice in my life. On a cruise ship, only to cash out OBC. Just an activity I have never had any interest in. IMO, handing money over for absolutely nothing in return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Pooch said: At retirement + age, I have only been in a land based casino twice in my life. On a cruise ship, only to cash out OBC. Just an activity I have never had any interest in. IMO, handing money over for absolutely nothing in return Meh, different stroke for different folks, I think about that when people spend $3K on cabanas or $80k for a room to sail on a new ship. As far as the casino goes......I see value in it as it is my entertainment, most times I earn a cruise that more than covers what I spent. Pooch 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaa Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 8 hours ago, Pooch said: At retirement + age, I have only been in a land based casino twice in my life. On a cruise ship, only to cash out OBC. Just an activity I have never had any interest in. IMO, handing money over for absolutely nothing in return I'm also not a gambler, but certainly understand that it is entertainment for some. I took my family of 4 to the movies the other week, $70 for tickets and then another $60 for drinks, popcorn candy etc. it was over in 2 hours and I retained nothing but the experience of seeing the movie that will stream in 90 days. It was something to do that made us smile. So it is for the casino except at the movies I don't even have the slimmest chance of leaving with more than I came with. All entertainment generally has a cost of admission. I think the vast majority of casino goers understand that and choose the entertainment that makes them happy. WAAAYTOOO, ChessE4, FoxboroCruiser and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 1 hour ago, Xaa said: All entertainment generally has a cost of admission. This sums it up. Really shouldn’t bother adding but I enjoy this topic as someone who lives frugally while not judging others at the same time. Spend your entertainment money how you see fit. The examples like going to the movies are endless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 Was only commenting IMHO. You all do you! FOR ME, I see no value or entertainment in sitting in a dark, enclosed, smoke filled room when ocean views and sea breezes are available. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 MY ONE casino experience was 6-7 years ago. Hubby & DD wanted to go to Foxwoods. We took $100 each and with 45-60 minutes, I was broke . Definitely no fun!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Mike Posted June 30, 2023 Report Share Posted June 30, 2023 I have had the same issue in 2 of my last 3 cruises. This is what I have done: go to the casino and get on a slot machine. put your sea card in the slot machine and connect to your stateroom account. Request the money from your stateroom account. Cash out the slot machine and get your ticket. Take the ticket to the cashier and get your cash. Note: Do not try to double your money. The Casino is there to take your money does not give you money. Obie2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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