sjb.illinois Posted October 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I'm hoping someone with personal experience with this can help answer this question. I've read the fine print on the military rate, and it says active duty or retired. To verify/qualify, it states to submit documents verifying status etc. My husband is discharged, and of course has his DD214. Can someone verify if *discharged* status qualifies for the military rate? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted October 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I was always of the understanding it was as long as you had a DD214. I am sure that if I am wrong I will be corrected though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsywych Posted October 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 9, 2014 http://www.carnival.com/legal/militarytermsandconditions.aspx If your spouse served 2 or more years and was honorably discharged, you are eligible. Happy Cruisin'! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 9, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 9, 2014 My husband served the minimum and was honorably discharged. We have used the military rate many times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzanna Posted October 9, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 9, 2014 As long as they were honorably discharged and served more than 2 years, yes it does. We have used the military discount a few times, my husband served six years in the Navy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted October 9, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Yes, I omitted honorably discharged. Thanks everyone for clarifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Reid Posted October 9, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 9, 2014 In addition to the two-or-more years service requirement, I believe they will also accept less than two years if 6 or more months were served in a war zone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb.illinois Posted October 9, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thank you all so much for the quick replies!! My husband was Marine Embassy Guard for seven years, and I'm very proud of his service. We tend to never ask about military discount because, frankly, I usually feel those should go to active duty. But I just checked, and if we were to book at the military rate, we could go from OV to balcony for a little over $200. Yes please!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onetrufan Posted October 9, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Just a recommendation -- you should block out the Social Security No. before submitting the DD-14. Our PVP has my husband's in our file, so whenever we do book Military Rate, we do not have to resubmit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted October 9, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I am wondering about this also. My husband qualified previously for the military discount as he was in the service for 3 years. Carnival has a copy of hid DD214 as we have used the discount. Whenever I sign in to my account, the military box is unchecked now even though in the past it used to be automatically on there with my VIFP number. In reading what is on the booking page, he wouldn't qualify, but what is on the web page, he would. If I find a cruise with the military discount, I am going to call Carnival to find out if it really has changed. The cruises we have booked, don't have one at this time, so I haven't had to call yet, but I definitely will if I do a mock booking and find it is available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted October 9, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 9, 2014 The Military rate has also been available to discharged National Guard (and I believe Reservists) for several years. We've used same in the past but not in the last year - our PVPtells us we're still eligible. http://www.carnival.com/legal/militarytermsandconditions.aspx ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted October 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Just a recommendation -- you should block out the Social Security No. before submitting the DD-14. Our PVP has my husband's in our file, so whenever we do book Military Rate, we do not have to resubmit it. Not just a recommendation. Exactly what they tell you to do. From Carnival's site: BOOKING PROCEDURES: * The military personnel must submit verification of eligibility for confirmed bookings. * Verification of eligibility includes one of the following: * Copy of the military LES (Leave and Earning statement) – provided the social security number is blackened out. * Copy of military retirement papers (DD214 or DD256) * Copy of proof of honorable discharge (Form DD214) * Proof for Cadets: A letter from his/her Commander or a copy of a military paystub, provided the social security number is blackened out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted October 9, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I too, have used the Military Discount many times, with no problems. I served six years in the Marine Corps, and am a Vietnam Vet. The Military Discount block isn't checked when I log on to check for a cruise on the Carnival site, even though I have used it before, and they do have copies of my DD214's on file. Guess that's the norm? :confused: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken076 Posted October 9, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 9, 2014 They seem to haveto ability/desire to consistently maintain Military Staatus, and of course FareFinder doesn't even address Military Rates. ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare skittl1321 Posted October 9, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Even if you qualify for military rate, make sure to check other options. For us, the military rate was only the best 1 out of 3 times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjb.illinois Posted October 10, 2014 Author #16 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Yes, when I called today to check, my PVP let me know the More the Merrier rate was actually better. Good to know we have that option though. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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