Own 100 shares of cruise lines to get free onboard credit.
Carnival Corporation
Stock Symbol: CCL (NYSE)
Onboard Credit: $250 for 14+ days, $100 for 7-13 days, $50 for 6 or fewer days
Brands: Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America, Cunard, Seabourn
Redemption: Email, fax, or mail proof of ownership, reservation details, and request at least 4 weeks before sailing. For Carnival Cruise Line, the email is shareholders@carnival.com.
Royal Caribbean Group
Stock Symbol: RCL (NYSE)
Onboard Credit: $250 for 14+ nights, $100 for 6-13 nights, $50 for 5 or fewer nights
Brands: Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises
Redemption: Apply online, request credit 2-3 weeks before sailing, credit applies to shareholder's stateroom.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Stock Symbol: NCLH (NYSE)
Onboard Credit: $250 for 15+ days, $100 for 7-14 days, $50 for 6 or fewer days
Brands: Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Redemption: Online form or mail/email request at least 15 days before sailing, credit applies to shareholder's stateroom.
Each cruise line has specific rules:
Credits are for shareholder-occupied cabins.
Jointly held shares require 100 shares per stateroom.
Credits usually exclude gratuities and some pre-sailing purchases.
Requests must be made within specific timelines before sailing.
The credit appears on your shipboard account at sailing.
These perks are for shareholders and not reasons to invest, requiring thorough consideration of stock prices, potential savings, and risks before buying cruise line stocks.