What will you do with the OBC being offered by carnival for certain cruises

[Banditswife]

We are on a 4 day MX for May 7th aboard Miracle, we have $248 OBC for a price drop + $200 casino cash + $50 shareholder credit + now we get $100 for this new concession =$598.  I will do a spa treatment, drink whatever I want.  there should be no bill at the end.  We already pd for a shore ex + pre pd gratuities.

We are then on the 10 day AK on May 11-21st.  We already have casino cash & shareholder credit + this new credit.  

I know we will figure out how to spend it.  We may end up being shut out of ports & have sea days.  I just hope things start to clear up as far as the virus is concerned.

[nascargirly]

Where did you see the 200 obc for carnival? Anybody have more info on how to claim it or if they just apply it automatically?  We have a cruise booked in July.. booked through costco travel. Looked online but havent found anything about this yet. 

[amyotravel]

2 minutes ago, nascargirly said:

Where did you see the 200 obc for carnival? Anybody have more info on how to claim it or if they just apply it automatically?  We have a cruise booked in July.. booked through costco travel. Looked online but havent found anything about this yet. 

It's been all over this forum today. Not at all hard to find. It's not necessarily $200, but based on length.

 

I saw it also on I think Yahoo News, so I am not sure how it could be missed, but they aren't offering it for cruises that far out and you would get an email.

Edited March 6, 2020 by amyotravel

[Sillyjilly]

4 hours ago, Hoosierpop said:

Drink. Alcohol kills the virus.

Great minds think alike.

[Lokiii]

Everything's paid for and I have Cheers, so I'm thinking spa 😎

[mustang5050]

That will pay for quite a few games in the arcade.... 😄

[phoneman69]

5 hours ago, shof515 said:

i have 200 dollars for my cruise in may. i already prepaid the gratuities, i booked my private excursions. i can not drink..i am sailing on the legend which does not that many places to spend money compare to other ships

I am on a May 3rd on the Magic 6 days. How do i find out if i qualify for the OBC ?

[1kaper]

42 minutes ago, phoneman69 said:

I am on a May 3rd on the Magic 6 days. How do i find out if i qualify for the OBC ?

 

https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/news/carnival-allows-rebooking-cruises-through-may-credit-those-who-sail

[travelling_txgal]

Drinks. Steakhouse or Chef’s Table. Treats for the kids. It’s an added bonus to what we would’ve spent. 

[AandBmom]

3 hours ago, nascargirly said:

Where did you see the 200 obc for carnival? Anybody have more info on how to claim it or if they just apply it automatically?  We have a cruise booked in July.. booked through costco travel. Looked online but havent found anything about this yet. 

online just now....

 

Carnival Cruise Line’s new policy updates provide options and flexibility should you want to reschedule your vacation currently booked between now and May 31, 2020, as well as incentives to proceed with your plans.

Guests who choose to keep their booking as currently scheduled for departures between March 6 and May 31 will receive the following Onboard Credit (OBC) amounts:

• $100 per cabin for 3 and 4 day cruises
• $150 per cabin for 5 day cruises
• $200 per cabin for 6 day and longer cruises

If you choose to continue to sail with Carnival, they will automatically apply your onboard credit to your sail and sign. There is no need to call Carnival.

[AandBmom]

We're getting $600 back .

We've already booked and paid for cheers for 1 of us, soda for 1 of our kids, and wifi.

I think we'll use the credit for a steak house dinner and the tips. 

[SRQbeachgirl]

We'll be getting $200 for our 9-day May 25 sailing. We've already paid gratuities, shore excursions and steakhouse, so I'm thinking we'll try to book the behind-the-scenes-tour as soon as we get on board. 

[dave_k58]

I didn't see anything about "certain cruises".  Does this not apply to some cruises? we are going in a couple of weeks on the Panorama

[beshears]

I did not read all the postings, but for me, the OBC will pay for my "Pixel" picture package that I have ordered ahead of time.  I know the other pictures will be more expensive, but this will help out. 🙂

[jimbo5544]

17 minutes ago, dave_k58 said:

I didn't see anything about "certain cruises".  Does this not apply to some cruises? we are going in a couple of weeks on the Panorama

Its all carnival cruises

[woodey]

Internet, soda card...and gratuities 

[matymil]

Casino, we already have $285. Just curious; having a casino rate shouldn't effect the OBC right. Im asking because I still haven't gotten an email and when I go into my print documents, I see our other $285 OBC but the $200 does not pop up. We are sailing on the Magic Mar 22nd. 

[geckoaz]

Certain Cruises meant those up to may 31 2020.  There is more info on the Radiance yet to.come. i meant to modify so people further out did not get confused or hopes up.  There is a separate thread on what is the obc

 I am just curious about how to spend it. Happy cruising. And no you can't use it to buy 200 dollars of toilet paper at costco.  Jimbo is a great source of details and always spot on. 

Edited March 7, 2020 by geckoaz
Clarity

[Carl Nival]

One word: Alcohol.

[dave_k58]

28 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Its all carnival cruises

Thats what I thought

 

[matymil]

29 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Its all carnival cruises

Booking through the casino shouldn't effect it at all right?

[jimbo5544]

7 hours ago, matymil said:

Booking through the casino shouldn't effect it at all right?

I do not believe it makes any difference, as long as you are cruising,  if you cancelled I think the original on board credit would go away,.but not positive on that, not a casino expert by any margin.  

Edited March 7, 2020 by jimbo5544

[Rudyard]

We're getting $150 and were already planning to do the Behind the Fun tour, so instead of it costing $190 for two of us it'll only be $40 out of pocket. If by some reason we can't book it (we have FTTF so should get to the excursion desk before it's sold out) or change our minds we'll probably just play more bingo or eat at the steakhouse a couple of nights. 

[idraconis]

I prepay every thing and bring around $200 in gift cards to load on my S & S card. Looks like I'll have extra. 

[klmb318]

From, the Carnival Website : May I purchase a Carnival Gift Card by phone?

No, the Carnival Gift Card cannot be purchased by phone – they can only be purchased online at carnival.ourgiftcards.com, on board Carnival Cruise Line ships as well as at approximately 9,000 retail locations.

Does anyone know if we buy the cards onboard, can we use the OBC?