Princess Gift Cards

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For those of you, like me, who love to pay with gift cards. Princess will finally start offering them. Saw this in a Press Release on my fidelity page. No place in the shopping card in my personalized yet, though. 

 

 

Princess Cruises Gift Cards Now Available in Select Grocery Stores Nationwide

BY PR Newswire
— 12:51 PM ET 11/12/2018

 

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Nov. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the holidays or any special celebration, Princess Cruises announced today that it will be the first premium cruise line to distribute its gift cards through brick and mortar retail locations across the country. The new offering is made possible by Princess' partnership with Blackhawk Network, a global financial technology company connecting brands and people through branded value solutions.  

In an effort to make the gift of cruising even more accessible, gift givers can purchase Princess Cruises gift cards in more than 3,500 Kroger, Harris Teeter and Giant Eagle locations nationwide. Available in denominations between $50 and $500, cards can be used to purchase cruises or be used toward onboard products and services. Princess Cruises gift cards will be activated upon payment and checkout at these locations. 

"Princess Cruises gift cards are flexible and a great gift choice to mark any special occasion and celebration," said Anil Mansukhani, vice president, onboard revenue & business development for Princess Cruises. "Through our partnership with Blackhawk Network and the retail expansion, we have opened up the opportunity for more consumers to have access to gift cards which are redeemable on our more than 700 cruises and can be used on board towards spa treatments, shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, internet and photo packages and even retail, such as Effy Jewelry." 

"Blackhawk continuously works to bring new and exciting brands to consumers and create more giftable experiences. We are pleased to add the celebrated Princess Cruises brand within our network," said Alex Barseghian, group VP, retail sales at Blackhawk Network. "Travel and experiences are top of mind with today's consumers, and a popular option this holiday season. Now consumers have a new premium cruise option with Princess Cruises." 

Princess is also pleased to announce the release of our annual holiday e-gift cards. Holiday shopping is made easy with e-gift cards which can be purchased at princess.com/giftcard. This year more than five new original designs are available from which to choose, including cards with Christmas and Hanukkah-specific themes, Princess-branded options including Stanley the bear, and Happy Holidays greeting in the languages of some of the destinations we sail. 

Princess Cruises gift cards can be redeemed on princess.com, through travel agent advisors and by calling 1-855-426-0168. For more information and to view Princess Cruises gift card options, visit www.princess.com/giftcard.

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237), or by visiting the company's website at www.princess.com.

 

 

[Dobby_The_Ship_Elf]

I wonder if we can use them to buy specialty coffees onboard ..  🤐

 

 

I'll get my coat

[neverbeenhere]

We like to get our gift cards with a bonus card. Christmas is coming. Mother’s and Father’s Days are too far off. 

[Cruisen Elf]

1 hour ago, Dobby_The_Ship_Elf said:

I wonder if we can use them to buy specialty coffees onboard ..  🤐

 

 

I'll get my coat

 

I would guess yes, since you could add the gift card amount to your onboard account.  We did that with our e-gift cards, so why not with a plastic gift card?

[pms4104]

Bought plastic Princess gift cards a couple of years ago and applied them, once onboard, to our acct ... no problem.

 

Words of caution:  keep a paper trail of your purchase and the use of the cards toward your fare and other things you may expect to be reimbursed in event of travel insurance claim.  Some insurance may not reimburse gift card amounts if you are unable to prove you actually paid for the cards, and are actually out $$$, rather than got them as gifts.

[DrivesLikeMario]

2 hours ago, Dobby_The_Ship_Elf said:

I wonder if we can use them to buy specialty coffees onboard ..  🤐

 

 

I'll get my coat

You can!  I bought some for my sons about 3 years ago for stocking stuffers and they used them onboard.  Just charge anything to your onboard account, take the card down to the Purser's Desk, they swipe it and the credit is applied.  Super simple.