Splinter Posted February 20 #1 Share Posted February 20 I haven't sailed on HAL since before COVID. They used to offer a discount on cruises if you owned stock in their parent company (Carnival). Do they still offer this? I sold my stock during COVID. I already have a HAL cruise booked for December. If I buy the stock now can I get a discount on my final payment, or is it only good for the deposit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted February 20 #2 Share Posted February 20 (edited) Not a discount, you get OBC depending on the length of the cruise. Yes you can get your OBC if you buy stock now, but wait until after July 31 to submit. Edited February 20 by dobiemom 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted February 20 #3 Share Posted February 20 There is no discount. However, you can receive OBC if you own at least 100 shares. The availability of OBC must be voted upon each year at the spring stockholders' meeting. The current offer does not extend to your December cruise. Current offer: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/static-files/bc1b7f04-a3e8-4176-91ac-a529290fe45d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzanne123 Posted February 20 #4 Share Posted February 20 I made a reservation on board yesterday for Circle Japan 3/30/25 and my AARP and shareholder obc have already been applied to my invoice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted February 20 Author #5 Share Posted February 20 What is OBC? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted February 20 Author #6 Share Posted February 20 2 hours ago, dobiemom said: Not a discount, you get OBC depending on the length of the cruise. Yes you can get your OBC if you buy stock now, but wait until after July 31 to submit. That link is no good. Why wait until July 31? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted February 20 #7 Share Posted February 20 17 minutes ago, Splinter said: What is OBC? On board credit. Money to use in on board purchases - specialty dining, spa,crew incentive, etc. 16 minutes ago, Splinter said: That link is no good. Why wait until July 31? Just google Carnival share holders benefits and you will find it soon enough. The Board of Carnival approves this benefit every year so you have to wait until the. Board meeting and it is passed again to extend into 2024 and early 2025. I think the board meeting is March / April each year - my memory may be short 😉 by the way, @dobiemom kindly posted the entire details for you if you had read it so the link wasn’t even necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted February 20 #8 Share Posted February 20 16 minutes ago, Splinter said: What is OBC? On Board Credit. You get a set amount, based on number of days in your cruise, to be used on board the ship, for most expenses (casino is excluded). The amount goes from $50 up to $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversedge Posted February 20 #9 Share Posted February 20 16 minutes ago, Splinter said: What is OBC? OBC=Onboard Credit. You can use it towards gratuities, dinners, shops, drinks, tours, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted February 21 #10 Share Posted February 21 (edited) 2 hours ago, Splinter said: That link is no good. Why wait until July 31? My link is good. I just clicked on it. It takes a few seconds to appear. The current offer is only authorized for sailings thru July 31, 2024. Current offer: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/static-files/bc1b7f04-a3e8-4176-91ac-a529290fe45d Edited February 21 by Cruise Suzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted February 21 #11 Share Posted February 21 5 hours ago, Splinter said: That link is no good. Why wait until July 31? The link didn't open for me either. I don't think you have to wait until after 31-July to apply -- just wait until after the Board meeting (after April), for cruises sailing after the 31st of July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted September 2 Author #12 Share Posted September 2 So can anyone confirm the OBC for stockholders? If so, how do I submit proof before my final payment (October)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted September 2 #13 Share Posted September 2 6 minutes ago, Splinter said: So can anyone confirm the OBC for stockholders? If so, how do I submit proof before my final payment (October)? You can submit up to 2 weeks before your cruise. The amount of OBC depends on the length of the cruise, and hasn’t changed. You now need to submit through the StockPerks app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Suzy Posted September 2 #14 Share Posted September 2 If you don't have a smartphone, you can submit proof to the Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted September 2 Author #15 Share Posted September 2 I found this link: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxThrusters Posted September 2 #16 Share Posted September 2 I expect to receive $250 OBC shareholder benefit for my 24 day cruise in March-April 2025 unless they make an unwelcome change before the submit date. Supposed to stack with AARP and other obc benefits too AFAIK (teachers, vets, first responders etc) but it can all change at any time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montanagirlalways Posted September 2 #17 Share Posted September 2 don’t book at a casino rate. they will deny you all extra benefits. i paid the same price through the casino rate as what is being advertised. Applied for aarp,healthcare, stockholder and keep getting denied due to “restricted” fare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdhunter67 Posted September 3 #18 Share Posted September 3 3 hours ago, Splinter said: So can anyone confirm the OBC for stockholders? If so, how do I submit proof before my final payment (October)? Go to your App Store and download the Stock Perks app. It’s easy to follow and tells what needs to be done to get the credit. Fr me, it took longer to get a copy from my broker than it did to submit it through the app. Very easy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splinter Posted September 3 Author #19 Share Posted September 3 Yes, I downloaded the app, but it doesn't connect to my brokerage, so I am going to have to get a digital copy (JPG or PDF) from my broker to submit. Wish I could do this by computer rather than a less secure cell phone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Skier Posted September 7 #20 Share Posted September 7 On 9/2/2024 at 3:42 PM, Splinter said: I found this link: https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit The date on the above info states sailings before Dec.31, 2024. Does that mean at this time the OBC will not be offered after 2024? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea42 Posted September 7 #21 Share Posted September 7 On 9/3/2024 at 1:59 AM, Splinter said: Yes, I downloaded the app, but it doesn't connect to my brokerage, so I am going to have to get a digital copy (JPG or PDF) from my broker to submit. Wish I could do this by computer rather than a less secure cell phone! You can send the info to hello@stockperks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 7 #22 Share Posted September 7 29 minutes ago, PC Skier said: The date on the above info states sailings before Dec.31, 2024. Does that mean at this time the OBC will not be offered after 2024? It just hasn't been approved past 12/31/24 yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PC Skier Posted September 7 #23 Share Posted September 7 1 minute ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said: It just hasn't been approved past 12/31/24 yet. Thank you for replying. I was just on a Princess cruise and people were saying that they had heard that it was not going to be approved. I was trying to decide if I should sell now before it is announced and everyone starts to dump their stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted September 7 #24 Share Posted September 7 25 minutes ago, PC Skier said: Thank you for replying. I was just on a Princess cruise and people were saying that they had heard that it was not going to be approved. I was trying to decide if I should sell now before it is announced and everyone starts to dump their stock. Some times people say things that they truly have no idea of. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HS2BS Posted September 8 #25 Share Posted September 8 I took a picture of my edited monthly brokerage account, only leaving the date, shares and last part of my account number. Then sent that off to Stockperks with their digital paper work - 24 hour turn around! Hal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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