Can OBC be used to prepay tips?

[superduper123]

We are considering using OBC to prepay tips before the price increases. Can this be done? 

[twangster]

Prepay - no.  OBC can not be used in this manner. 

 

[superduper123]

2 minutes ago, twangster said:

Prepay - no.  OBC can not be used in this manner. 

 

Thanks I could not find any mention of OBC and tips at all. But it can be used once onboard, for tips correct? I also thought it was permissible to use OBC to book dining, excursions, etc in advance? 

[molly361]

4 minutes ago, superduper123 said:

Thanks I could not find any mention of OBC and tips at all. But it can be used once onboard, for tips correct? I also thought it was permissible to use OBC to book dining, excursions, etc in advance? 

Yes it can be used to offset your tips once onboard  Yes you can use it for dining and excursions in advance

Edited August 30, 2022 by molly361

[Ourusualbeach]

It can be used to purchase anything in the cruise planner, gratuities are not something that is listed in the cruise planner although thst would be a great place for Royal to add them to make it easy for guests to prepay them. 

[island lady]

If I know I have a large non-refundable OBC coming to me, I will elect not to prepay tips.  Let the daily charges pull from the OBC account.