Drinks cards

[lolmerry]

I know there are some of you that think the same as me and like to pay for some O.B.C before your cruise starts,can any of you tell me if its best to have the drinks cards or just pay for OBC.? Do you get a actual card that you have to use every time you get a drink or is it just the same it all adds up and is taken of your final bill, How does it work? also can you get all drinks with a card ,cappacinos ,wine and brandys my tipple, thanks for any info on this subject.

[maxout]

I know there are some of you that think the same as me and like to pay for some O.B.C before your cruise starts,can any of you tell me if its best to have the drinks cards or just pay for OBC.? Do you get a actual card that you have to use every time you get a drink or is it just the same it all adds up and is taken of your final bill, How does it work? also can you get all drinks with a card ,cappacinos ,wine and brandys my tipple, thanks for any info on this subject.

There are three different cards: (yes they are physical "debit" type cards.)

One for alcohol drinks, wine, beer etc. you by for $90 you get $100 in value (save 10%) or for $45 you get $50.

Beverage card covers all other beverages, coffees etc. (same pricing)

Soda card for $25 you get $50 value (about 22 sodas after tax/tip) Full 12oz cans.

[tinkerfenwick]

With the soda card does this have to be pre-purchased or can it be purchased on board.

If I order online before we travel, does this get added to our onboard account - or is it debited from my creditcard as a seperate transaction.

I am trying to avoid extra fees on my creditcard as get charged for each international transaction, so would prefer just 1 debit at the end of the cruise..

Thanks

[maxout]

With the soda card does this have to be pre-purchased or can it be purchased on board.

If I order online before we travel, does this get added to our onboard account - or is it debited from my creditcard as a seperate transaction.

I am trying to avoid extra fees on my creditcard as get charged for each international transaction, so would prefer just 1 debit at the end of the cruise..

Thanks

You can either order it ahead of time (I would select "deliver at Sea" to avoid local taxes where applicable) or purchase on board from any bar server/tender or your wine steward.

If you order online your card will be charged at the time of the transaction.

You could buy "blocks of OBC" $100 per prior to your cruise and make any purchase aboard from that pre-paid credit.

[tinkerfenwick]

[quote=maxout;29274631]You can either order it ahead of time (I would select "deliver at Sea" to avoid local taxes where applicable) or purchase on board from any bar server/tender or your wine steward.


Thanks for your quick response...

[Krazy Kruizers]

We just wait until we are on the ship to buy the Beverage Cards.

[Krazy Kruizers]

You can either order it ahead of time (I would select "deliver at Sea" to avoid local taxes where applicable) or purchase on board from any bar server/tender or your wine steward.

If you order online your card will be charged at the time of the transaction.

You could buy "blocks of OBC" $100 per prior to your cruise and make any purchase aboard from that pre-paid credit.

From HAL's site (you can buy other amounts other $100):

Shipboard Credit
To make your selection, click the Select button next to the items you wish to purchase. Fill in the requested information and click Add to Cart. When you have completed shopping click the Shopping Cart and proceed to checkout.
$50.00 Shipboard Credit (https://book.hollandamerica.com/gift/gift/giftMoreDetails.action?giftCatalogItemId=401)


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$100.00 Shipboard Credit (https://book.hollandamerica.com/gift/gift/giftMoreDetails.action?giftCatalogItemId=402)









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[lolmerry]

so if you buy a card and ask for it to be delivered at sea is it in your cabin when you arrive or do you have to collect it ,good info thanks

[karylj]

It should be waiting for you in your cabin when you arrive. Beware, if you are planning to buy additional cards onboard, that depending on whether you are in port or at sea, you may be charged additional tax. Buy at sea.

[lolmerry]

It should be waiting for you in your cabin when you arrive. Beware, if you are planning to buy additional cards onboard, that depending on whether you are in port or at sea, you may be charged additional tax. Buy at sea.
Thanks for that i will buy a couple of cards before we go helps the end of cruise bill,or maybe i will just purchase obc thanks again.

[Protseq]

There are three different cards: (yes they are physical "debit" type cards.)

One for alcohol drinks, wine, beer etc. you by for $90 you get $100 in value (save 10%) or for $45 you get $50.

Beverage card covers all other beverages, coffees etc. (same pricing)

Soda card for $25 you get $50 value (about 22 sodas after tax/tip) Full 12oz cans.

Doing a 12 day cruise starting on Friday and that alcohol drink card looks like a good deal. Of course, I maybe chugging down those drinks on the tail end of the cruise!!

[kazu]

Doing a 12 day cruise starting on Friday and that alcohol drink card looks like a good deal. Of course, I maybe chugging down those drinks on the tail end of the cruise!!

No need to chug it down:D As opposed to the old drink cards you can turn in the cards for a proportional credit towards your bill. (ie. if you have $40 left you will get 90% of that applied as an obc - as you only paid 90%).;)

[Protseq]

No need to chug it down:D As opposed to the old drink cards you can turn in the cards for a proportional credit towards your bill. (ie. if you have $40 left you will get 90% of that applied as an obc - as you only paid 90%).;)

Thank you. I stand corrected. :) Tom