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What is On Board Credit? And how will you maximize its value?

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👁️ 250 views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 5:18
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Creator's Key Takeaways

onboard credit is money in every sense and if you use it wisely you'll benefit from it

It is recommended to use the credit for things you wanted to purchase anyway

Making the most of your onboard credit requires advanced planning

the price on the ship is usually the same and sometimes even cheaper than elsewhere

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Plan your onboard credit usage in advance rather than waiting until the last day
✓Use onboard credit for items you were already planning to purchase (drink packages, internet, excursions)
✓Compare ship prices to land prices before making big purchases with onboard credit
✓Check daily for sales promotions on the ship that can be purchased with onboard credit
✓Use onboard credit to pay for gratuities if you were planning to pay them anyway

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not using all onboard credit before the cruise ends — Plan ahead and use it throughout the cruise rather than waiting until the last day
Wasting onboard credit on random things — Use it for things you wanted to purchase anyway to maximize value

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is onboard credit?
QWhat can onboard credit be used for?
QHow can I maximize the value of my onboard credit?
QCan I use onboard credit to book packages before the cruise?
QHow can I turn onboard credit into cash?

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YouTube Video Description↓

What is on board credit? And how do you maximize its value? How do you make the right use of on board credit and get more for it on the ship? In this video, I explain what OBC is and why you need to plan your use of it in advance so you don't get carried away and buy nonsense or don't use it to the fullest - because at the end of your cruise it is lost. The ship credit is cash for every occasion, so you can use it to improve your cruise experience and even convert it into valuable products that you would like to buy - thus saving you unnecessary expenses.