Shareholder Benefit

[JKrise]

DW & I enjoy Carnivals product.

We are 'Platinum' on Carnival.

At this time we were looking at the shareholder benefit.

 

Anyone out there have thoughts on Carnival's Shareholder Benefit program?

When we read about the programs, the program reads as though the restrictions limit the utility of the program.

 

Thoughts? Experiences?

Edited February 15, 2015 by JKrise

[CptSticky]

DW & I enjoy Carnivals product.

We are 'Platinum' on Carnival.

At this time we were looking at the shareholder benefit.

 

Anyone out there have thoughts on Carnival's Shareholder Benefit program?

When we red about the programs, the program reads as though the restrictions limit the utility of the program.

 

Thoughts? Experiences?

Unlike Royal's shareholder benefit I have found Carnival's to be combinable with other discounts promotions. For this reason, I sold Royal's stock and bought Carnival's. In retrospect, turned out to be a bad decision as Royal's stock soared afterwards. On the other hand if I could predict these things I would be cruising on my own private yacht.

[pusywillow]

DW & I enjoy Carnivals product.

We are 'Platinum' on Carnival.

At this time we were looking at the shareholder benefit.

 

Anyone out there have thoughts on Carnival's Shareholder Benefit program?

When we read about the programs, the program reads as though the restrictions limit the utility of the program.

 

Thoughts? Experiences?

 

I think it's wonderful and have never had a problem. What restictions are you worried about?

 

Sue

[JKrise]

I think it's wonderful and have never had a problem. What restictions are you worried about?

 

Sue

 

From CCL's Shareholder Benefit PDF (2nd paragraph)..

"Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer."

 

Specifically, the part about "...anyone cruising on a reduced-rate.."

With the ES Rates, Past Passanger Rates, Military/LE Discounts etc...does anyone travel on a 'Non-Reduced' rate?

[CptSticky]

From CCL's Shareholder Benefit PDF (2nd paragraph)..

"Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer."

 

Specifically, the part about "...anyone cruising on a reduced-rate.."

With the ES Rates, Past Passanger Rates, Military/LE Discounts etc...does anyone travel on a 'Non-Reduced' rate?

I have used it with past passenger rate.

[kicia]

We like the shareholder benefit and use it all the time. You can use it with any of the special codes. The only way it might be disqualified is if you received a free cruise. Since I've never received one I don't know. I'm sure someone will chime in about those. Other than that, you can use it with other special rates.

[mikel24m]

We are cruising almost free through the Casino and my $100 OBC was applied as normal.I think it's a great investment especially for myself in my IRA

[love my grandkids]

We think it is great. Went on 5 cruises last year and received total of $ 800 obc.

[Frank12]

It has certainly paid off for us...both in OBC and the fact that the price has doubled since we bought it!:)

[thinfool]

From CCL's Shareholder Benefit PDF (2nd paragraph)..

 

Specifically, the part about "...anyone cruising on a reduced-rate.."

With the ES Rates, Past Passanger Rates, Military/LE Discounts etc...does anyone travel on a 'Non-Reduced' rate?

 

Those are not reduced rates. They are retail rates and qualify for the shareholder benefit.

 

The "reduced rate, etc" refers to rates paid by Travel Agents, cruise line employees or other people in the travel industry.

 

Unless you fall into one of those categories, you will never be a "reduced rate" passenger.

 

CarnivalCorp.'s shareholder benefit is head and shoulders better than any other cruise line. As you likely know, it applies to all lines under the CarnivalCorp. umbrella (Princess, Carnival, Aida, Costa, HAL, Seybourn, Cunard)

Edited February 15, 2015 by thinfool

[winddawn]

From CCL's Shareholder Benefit PDF (2nd paragraph)..

"Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer."

 

Specifically, the part about "...anyone cruising on a reduced-rate.."

With the ES Rates, Past Passanger Rates, Military/LE Discounts etc...does anyone travel on a 'Non-Reduced' rate?

I've never had a shareholder benefit request denied and wouldn't expect to unless I was sailing on a free cruise offer. I've had my CCL stock for years and have used the benefit repeatedly for years without a single issue. In addition to the onboard credit, CCL stock typically offers $100 per year (per 100 shares) in dividends which provides cash to use on a cruise in addition to the onboard credit.

 

If you can afford 100 shares and you like to cruise on Carnival or any of its brands, go for it. Under that circumstance, it is a no-brainer.

[love my grandkids]

I've never had a shareholder benefit request denied and wouldn't expect to unless I was sailing on a free cruise offer. I've had my CCL stock for years and have used the benefit repeatedly for years without a single issue. In addition to the onboard credit, CCL stock typically offers $100 per year (per 100 shares) in dividends which provides cash to use on a cruise in addition to the onboard credit.

 

If you can afford 100 shares and you like to cruise on Carnival or any of its brands, go for it. Under that circumstance, it is a no-brainer.

 

If we only cruised once a year dont think we would purchase it now at its high level.

[SadieN]

We had one denied. Our fare was $25+ port fees and taxes with $25 OBC. (It was a special for platinum/diamond).

It was denied based on the reduced fare. Others on the roll call had been granted, a quick phone call rectified the situation.

[rlkubi]

We have had the stock for years and love it. It is combinable with other offers.

[montekat]

We got the OBC when we got a free cruise. However, we upgraded from the inside which was free, to a balcony and paid the difference. I think it was $120 more, but well worth it as we got the $100 OBC. We have made over $900 with the OBC and even got $50 for 2 night cruises to nowhere three times! Plus, add to that the .25 quarterly dividend per share and that gives you an extra $100 a year.

[lbrav]

I could not get my shareholder OBC when I got free casino cruise.. Other than that I always received mine..

 

 

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[JKrise]

Since we arent in the casino enought to ever get a free cruise...being denied wont be a problem.

 

Thanks for the clarification and 'retail rates' versus 'reduced rates' DId not realize what qualified as a 'reduced rate'.

 

Think we will settle in and watch the CCL stock for a buying opportunity.

[SadieN]

It's also good on the other Carnival Corp lines --HAL, Princess, Cunard and others.

[JKrise]

It's also good on the other Carnival Corp lines --HAL, Princess, Cunard and others.

 

 

Good to know.

Thanks

Edited February 16, 2015 by JKrise

[Budget Queen]

I believe the yearly benefits run April to April? Both NCL and RCI have become more restrictive, I wouldn't be surprised if Carnival doesn't as well. In my opinion, stock purchases are made for the wrong reasons some times. I cruised the Carnival product 12 times last year, so was beneficial for me, $1650-. But few people use it that frequently and if you are only a 1/2 times per year cruiser it may not be a good investment for only an extra couple hundred per year?

[tea4ular]

I've been a shareholder for about 10 years now and have never been denied the benefit - it is a nice perk ($100 obc for 7 day trip ain't too shabby!) as well as my dividends - I think I bought when it was in the 20s. :)

[elbaseball212]

If i buy 100 shares right now can i still apply for OBC for a cruise in may of this year?

[Rod in Az]

If i buy 100 shares right now can i still apply for OBC for a cruise in may of this year?

 

Yes, you still have plenty of time to send a request in with the proper paperwork. Two weeks prior to the cruise is the required minimum according to the benefit sheet.

Edited February 16, 2015 by Rod in Az

[SlotCarKing]

I would urge people to do their research as with all investments and not to do it solely for the OBC.

[Lenliner]

The "Shareholder Benefit" is coming to an end on July 31, 2015, for "cruises purchased by Feb. 28, 2015". Just search: carnival corporation shareholder benefits . This brings you to a page that points to a PDF Document. Sorry for the bad news, maybe when the selloff starts, the B.O.D will have a change of heart.⚓