On Board Credit - What is it/How does it work?

[polkadotladybug]

Hi,
Another dumb question from a newbie - I see talk about onboard credit, which I assume is some type of credit that you get for booking another cruise while on a cruise.
This will be my first cruise - I am going with my sister who has a different last name as me - all the reservations are in her name, although my documents have my name. If I wanted to reserve a future cruise - say for me and my hubby and my two kiddos - can I do that? What if my sister wants to book too (not in our room!). How does that work?
Also, what kind of deposit is required? Is it a percentage or a set amount?
Thanks!!!
Carol

 

[Annie12345]

Hi Carol - If you book on board for a 7 day cruise, you will receive a $200 stateroom credit. The deposit is $250 per person. I believe the deposit for a 3 or 4 day cruise is $200 per person and you would receive a $100 credit. We booked another cruise for next year our second day on board. It only took a few minutes, and they transferred the reservation to our travel agent (Dreams Unlimited).
Happy Cruising...
Annie

 

[mmouse37]

Anyone who is currently on a sailing can book for a future cruise and get the credit. It does not matter who's name is on the current reservation. There is a DCL reservation agent onboard and she has a sign at her desk for the hours that she is available to book your future cruise. I believe she is on Deck 5, midship.

MJ

 

["Ginger"]

Unless things have changed since my last sailing in late Oct 2002 onboard credits, if you book aboard, were determined by the category you selected to purchase. If I recall correctly $200. onboard credits were offered for booking a category 9 of better. 12, 11, 10's were $100.. Credits are per stateroom.
I also believe that a $250. per person deposit is now required for all cruise booking with DCL.