How would you spend LOTS of Carnival OBC in a few days?

[havanadaydreaming]

Just goofing around to ask and read what different ways folks would spend $1k of onboard credit in 3-4 days. 

 

Lets make it a short Bahamas trip. No kids. 

 

(We saw a couple cruises like that on website later this year. Was fascinating) 

[ninjacat123]

Cheers, Steakhouse, JiJi’s (I’m on Sunshine😁) Cucina del Capitano, Chef’s Table, massages and facials at the Spa, gambling, excursions (like Atlantis) and if there’s any leftover a little something sparkly from the jewelry store on board.👍😁

Edited May 6 by ninjacat123

[firefly333]

1 hour ago, havanadaydreaming said:

Just goofing around to ask and read what different ways folks would spend $1k of onboard credit in 3-4 days. 

 

Lets make it a short Bahamas trip. No kids. 

 

(We saw a couple cruises like that on website later this year. Was fascinating) 

I bought 2 watches and did pay restaurants all but lobster night. 

[pe4all]

Jewelry/onboard shopping, spa, pictures, pay restaurants, excursions, casino, drink plan if you do not have.  That $$ can go real fast if you want.

[Honolulu Blue]

7 hours ago, havanadaydreaming said:

Just goofing around to ask and read what different ways folks would spend $1k of onboard credit in 3-4 days. 

 

Lets make it a short Bahamas trip. No kids. 

 

(We saw a couple cruises like that on website later this year. Was fascinating) 

 

For me, I'd prioritize it this way:

 

• "Mandatory" gratuities, if not already prepaid
• The casino
• Any interesting excursions that I haven't prepurchased
• Souvenirs from the gift shop
• Specialty dining that interests me

 

 

Edited May 6 by Honolulu Blue

[nydney1]

Is there still a way to buy gift cards onboard with obc?

 

1. Tips

2. Gift Cards

3. Jewelry 

4. Specialty Restaurants 

 

[nydney1]

Sorry, I meant to say

1. Art Auction

2. Bingo

3. Spa Treatments 

[Saint Greg]

See if any is refundable and get it refunded. Cheers. Steakhouse. Excursions. Transfers. Gratuities. Additional tips. Casino.

[Frank12]

The casino will help you get rid of it quickly! 😜

[Butterbean1000]

Gifts, many spa treatments, cheers

[audcc77]

$1000 OBC?  I would put part or all of it through a slot machine, spin once, and take the cash. Then put everything on my room card which I pay with a credit card and get the points.  
 

I’m on the Vista and I put my card in the slot machine and a message pops up saying congratulations we’re giving you $200 in free play!  😳.  I was really surprised because this is the second cruise in 3 months they’ve done this and didn’t say boo to me prior to sailing.  😁😁😁. I blew it in minutes. 😂😂

[pc_load_letter]

Sushi and massages

[cmukid87]

I never prepay the daily service charge/gratuities.  So that.

Then Cheers!

Then Steakhouse.

Then a couple hundred $ converted in the casino to play blackjack.

Sounds like a fun few days!

[teknoge3k]

1. Gift cards

2. Casino donations

 

[FlaMariner]

Christmas shopping for others......product in the spa makes for great gifts and it will not take long to spend the $$$.

[Elaine5715]

3 hours ago, audcc77 said:

$1000 OBC?  I would put part or all of it through a slot machine, spin once, and take the cash. Then put everything on my room card which I pay with a credit card and get the points.  
 

I’m on the Vista and I put my card in the slot machine and a message pops up saying congratulations we’re giving you $200 in free play!  😳.  I was really surprised because this is the second cruise in 3 months they’ve done this and didn’t say boo to me prior to sailing.  😁😁😁. I blew it in minutes. 😂😂

The pop up free play is new this year.  They are cracking down on the cashing out game including locking people out permanently from room charging  in the casino.  

[audcc77]

3 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

The pop up free play is new this year.  They are cracking down on the cashing out game including locking people out permanently from room charging  in the casino.  

The OP said obc, not free play.  
 

At any rate, I would still try it.

 

 I do this when I forget cash for extra tips for the room steward and dining room. 

 

I’ve literally driven all the way to the port only to realize I have very little cash.  
 

On my last Royal ship I didn’t gamble in the casino much.  Realizing I had very little cash I put $700 on my room, spun once, got cash.  
 

Went home and got a free interior in the mail.  Maybe that was a fluke. 
 

If they lock my charging on my room, then oh well, probably for the  best. 🤷‍♀️

[Elaine5715]

6 hours ago, audcc77 said:

$1000 OBC?  I would put part or all of it through a slot machine, spin once, and take the cash. Then put everything on my room card which I pay with a credit card and get the points.  They are cracking down on the cashing out game including locking people out permanently from room charging  in the casino

I’m on the Vista and I put my card in the slot machine and a message pops up saying congratulations we’re giving you $200 in free play!  😳.  I was really surprised because this is the second cruise in 3 months they’ve done this and didn’t say boo to me prior to sailing.  😁😁😁. I blew it in minutes. 😂😂 The pop up free play is new this year.  

 

3 hours ago, Elaine5715 said:

The pop up free play is new this year.  They are cracking down on the cashing out game including locking people out permanently from room charging  in the casino.  

 

3 hours ago, audcc77 said:

The OP said obc, not free play.  
 

At any rate, I would still try it.

 

 I do this when I forget cash for extra tips for the room steward and dining room. 

 

I’ve literally driven all the way to the port only to realize I have very little cash.  
 

On my last Royal ship I didn’t gamble in the casino much.  Realizing I had very little cash I put $700 on my room, spun once, got cash.  
 

Went home and got a free interior in the mail.  Maybe that was a fluke. 
 

If they lock my charging on my room, then oh well, probably for the  best. 🤷‍♀️

Better?

[notscb]

10 hours ago, Honolulu Blue said:

Any interesting excursions that I haven't prepurchased

This, 100%. Get the most extravagant (and private!) excursion for me- after settling gratuities.

[havanadaydreaming]

well.....we wound up booking two B2B cruises (7 nt total) with 1k OBC each.  

 

never done a short cruise, really, or a B2B.  

[Haljo1935]

Gift cards, specialty dining, spa treatments.

And congrats - enjoy!!

[Old Fart Cruisers]

$1,000 might get you around $59 worth of jewelry or 'artwork' at on-board prices😁.

[MistyRo76]

Splurge on something you wouldn't usually do! Last couple cruises, I've had $500 OBC. Both times, I treated myself to getting my hair styled in the salon on elegant night. Last cruise, I purchased a couple of party trays from the Fun Shops and had them sent to our cabin on different nights. One was a sushi tray (my 9 year old LOVES sushi!) and one was a mini dessert tray. These were lovely little treats that helped tide us over to our late dining time! 

 

I have also used our OBC for specialty dining and shore excursions. The rest just went to covering part of our balance while onboard. 

[havanadaydreaming]

good info Misty.  

 

we have done the specialty dining on NCL when the week comes with 3 comped specialty restaurants.   soooooo good. 

 

we have done cucino del capitan for free lunches many times. liked it.   we were approached by casino employee last cruise that she wanted to comp us a dinner there.  it was fantastic! 

 

leaning towards the steakhouse this summer.  and a more expensive excursion than we would usually book.  (we arent cheap but rarely shill out top dollar for excursions.  a pool or a catamaran and im pretty, pretty, pretty good!)