It’s common for guests to wonder about how to access their credits once they have them. We’ve got the complete rundown of how you’ll receive and use your onboard credits, as well as some inspired ideas for spending them. However you got them, think of these credits as “cruise cash” that you can apply toward a wide array of purchases when you’re on the ship. You also might have purchased them before your cruise through Shop Royal Gifts-perhaps picking up some gift certificates to surprise your friends or family, or even yourself, before setting sail. When you booked your cruise, you may have received a promotional bonus of onboard credit.