Can you use on board credit for gratuities?

Can you use on board credit for gratuities? I assume you are asking about the daily gratuity and yes you can use it for gratuities. The OBC will show on your On Board account and anything you purchase will be charged against that amount. In a day or 2 the daily gratuity will be charged against your account on a day by day basis, until the OBC is used up.

Can someone else use my cruise credit?

Is my Future Cruise Credit transferable to somebody else? No, you usually cannot transfer your Future Cruise Credit. It must be used by the passenger(s) booked on the original sailing for which the voucher was earned.

Can I use onboard credit for gratuities on Carnival?

Gratuities to the shipboard staff are customary on Carnival as well as other cruise lines, and you can cover these using your OBC. If you plan to use onboard credit to pay for these gratuities, be sure not to pre-pay them at the time of booking -- your onboard credit could take care of the rest.

Is it better to pay cruise gratuities in advance?

For most, prepaying gratuities is a great way to keep track of your overall cruise budget. If they're paid for and out of the way, you won't accidentally spend your gratuity money while onboard or in port or receive a large(r) bill at the end of the sailing.

Can cruise cash be used for gratuities?

Cruise Cash is sold for specific revenue areas on the ship such as Bar, Photo, Shore Excursion, Spa, etc. Guests will be able to purchase: Cruise Cash ($25, $50, $75 and $100) – Can be used for any expenses on the guest's Sail and Sign account. This includes staff gratuities.

Can you ask to remove gratuity on Carnival cruise?

Carnival gratuities are not optional, in that they are automatically added to your account. They can be removed, but only if you visit the Guest Services desk on the ship and ask them to take them off your account. Otherwise, you are expected to pay.

Can you pay cruise gratuities with onboard credit?

1. Gratuitites. You can usually use your Carnival onboard credit to pay for gratuities (tips), so long as you haven't prepaid them before you board the ship. However, onboard credit that comes from being a Carnival shareholder can't be applied to gratuities.

How do I pay gratuity before a cruise?

But most cruise lines also give you the option to prepay your gratuities – paying for them in advance. You can sometimes add this option as you book your cruise, otherwise, you would log into your account with the cruise line and add them on once the booking has been made.

What happens if you don t use all your onboard credit on Carnival?

The onboard credit is non-refundable, non-transferable and has no cash value. Any unused portion of the onboard credit will be forfeited. Lowest Price Guarantee program may be discontinued or changed at any time.

Is onboard credit refundable?

You are correct that Onboard Credit is nonrefundable and nontransferable. That means that the amount of Onboard Credit linked to your Stateroom must be used during your sailing. Any Onboard Credit that is not used by the end of your sailing will be forfeited.

Is it bad not to tip on a cruise?

Paying gratuities and tipping the staff aboard a cruise ship is not compulsory but is considered the right thing to do. Cruise Tipping is a gesture of goodwill to reflect your gratitude for the service provided and to say a big “Thank You” to the crew members.

Is it cheaper to pay gratuities before or after cruise?

If you want to manage your budget more effectively, it's a good idea to prepay your gratuities for your Princess cruise. The only time you would be better off waiting is if you want to use any onboard credit towards the gratuity amount.