aussiebrad79

Thanks for the heads up

The website is showing $ for $ still,

Could you link that please? I can't find it anywhere

It shouldn't be an issue. The purchase of your drinks packages and activities will go against your shipboard account, the the OBC will pop in and pay for them. ;)

*phew*

Thanks, had a little panic there for a moment :cool:

Well, that is going to be an issue then...

I am using my OBC to purchase my drinks package and activities and wanted to get it all done before we left port!

Just tried to hit that FB link again to go mad at the guy some more, it's now been removed

Me thinks this thread on CC may not be not entirely without blame either ...

Of course not, we're taking advantage of it, no doubt about that.

Once someone posts something on FB though, it's in the public environment and gets a lot more exposure than it would on here. Not only that, the idiot didn't just share it with his friends, he posted it to the official RCI Facebook page for ALL of their customers & followers to see. No wonder they took it off...

Yes, thanks to the idiot who broadcast it to everyone.....

good bye 1:1 :(

"Hi all, we have identified that this was due to a systems error which needs to be resolved.The facility to add onboard credit to a reservation is temporarily unavailable whilst this is addressed."

A shame for those that have missed out, great for those that managed to get what they needed.:D

It was honestly a 'too good to be true' deal, but glad we got into it

The bloke on the phone didn't say when it would it expire but at the moment it COULD finish up on the 28th of February but may be extended.

 

Hope this helps

Sorry mate, but that isn't helping the discussion. I appreciate you trying to assist, but people are putting money into their vacations right now. So a *could* isn't extremely helpful advice as people are looking for definites here. Where did you get that date from?

Glad everyone is taking advantage of this. Even my TA (who is a friend and got me a fantastic deal) hadn't heard of it.

OP - thank you very, very much. You have saved me literally hundreds of dollars on my holiday

Thank you for all the help you have all provided.

Thank you xx

Glad to help, that's what these forums are for :D

I think it would be refunded back at the conversion rate on the day

Thanks Ken, look forward to hearing your outcome.

What is their conversion rate like on the ship? Is it reasonable compared to the forex rate (currently 0.7808, 78c) and do we know if they hit you with an added conversion fee?

Thanks for your quick response will phone tomorrow and buy obc.

 

Where on Royal site does this show that you get 1:1 dollars.

It is not shown, but I can confirm the 1:1 is legitimate, my TA is actually an old friend and checked into it thoroughly with RCI, she had me on one line while talking with RCI on the other and relayed their responses to questions. The 2 options I listed above are their official response.

The Casino & guest services avenues I mentioned are conjecture based on what I've read here.

(Sorry for the double post)

I am skeptical and feel people should not be seeing this as a way to profit but a way to get a good deal on OBC that they plan to spend anyway.:D

Agreed.

Personally, for me it is a significantly reduced price for my intended drinks package + some fun money for a massage, shore excursion or casino splurge if needed. If there's any left over, I'll take the USD back onto the card option which will offset a tiny amount of my expenses with the positive exchange rate

Hi,

 

See that you bought 1:1 dollars today. What do they say about the balance should there be a balance left on your account at end of tour. What do they give it back to you in? We are cruising in 2 weeks time so this would be fantastic should we get this exchange rate.

 

Await to hear from you.

Thanks

Carol

Indeed I did. According to my TA, RCI said there were 2 choices should any credit be left over:

1. Have RCI convert it to AUD and return to the card the OBC was purchased on

2. They instead return the amount in USD to the card and your bank converts it to AUD.

However, I've also read that you can cash out your remaining OBC in USD either via the casino (some debate about this) or guest services

All sorted, $1200 OBC on the way! :D

Wonderful for you and only 2 more weeks for those who still want some OBC at the great rates.:D

I'm waiting for my TA to get back to me on this. Intending to get some 1:1 OBC to use on the drinks package, which lowers the cost considerably

Any specific questions

Not really at this time as I'm actually not sure what to expect from the whole thing, but if you find anything particularly good / interesting or have some other tips you think might be useful, I'd love to hear about it.

I spent one night on Voyager and updated the Cruise Critic review.

http://www.cruisecritic.com.au/reviews/review.cfm?ShipID=105

 

You can also see Member Reviews by passengers. The first one listed is by a first-timer who cruised in January.

http://www.cruisecritic.com.au/memberreviews/memberreview.cfm?EntryID=270366

Thanks, will check both out.

Have you checked out the first time cruisers section here on CC?

Sure have. Some of it was helpful but it'd be great to have some specific info or tips for Voyager.

I will be on her soon and will try and give some tips specific to the VOTS for you.:D

Thanks!

- when are you cruising next? 5th March

- which ship? Voyager of the Seas

- where to? and why there? Noumea & Fiji. It was a good price for an 11 day solo

- anything you want to find out about your cruise? Any tips for first time cruisers

I got the replenish package on my last cruise as I prefer lattes, and I was glad I did.

Thanks.

I'm a latte drinker too, but can put up with drip filter coffee if I have to. Not sure I would last 11 days without buying a proper coffee though!

Hi Folks,

I'm currently considering which drink package to get and the info above about premium coffee was very helpful, thank you.

Can anyone tell me what the free coffee included with the fare is like and where you can get it from? I've heard from various sources that it's horrible..

Great, thanks.

The price to purchase online before you go was:

 

$69.55aud for Ultimate

Wow, that is an excellent price! It's currently showing as $80.60 AUD on their site.