CCL onboard credit for owning stock.

I have probably gotten at least $1000 worth of OBC since buying 100 +shares of CCL several years ago. Not only that but the stock has doubled since my original purchases as well as paying a dividend. Oh that all my investments had paid off like CCL.

My last cruise I was surprised that a lot of the long time Holland cruisers i met were not even aware of the OBC stock deal.

Funny but I don't recall seeing this promoted by HAL on their web site or on board etc. I would think that the CCL marketing gurus would promote this wonderful perk extensively. Maybe they do but for some reason I don't ever see it.

Wonder why?

I have probably gotten at least $1000 worth of OBC since buying 100 +shares of CCL several years ago. Not only that but the stock has doubled since my original purchases as well as paying a dividend. Oh that all my investments had paid off like CCL.

 

My last cruise I was surprised that a lot of the long time Holland cruisers i met were not even aware of the OBC stock deal.

 

Funny but I don't recall seeing this promoted by HAL on their web site or on board etc. I would think that the CCL marketing gurus would promote this wonderful perk extensively. Maybe they do but for some reason I don't ever see it.

 

 

Wonder why?

On one of my recent cruises, I think Prinsendam Christmas, the cruise director mentioned it during one of his presentations.

As far as it being a marketing perk, in truth it should not be the reason for buying the stock and promoting it may be against SEC regulations. If the stock meets your investment needs, then the OBC is a nice addition.

On one of my recent cruises, I think Prinsendam Christmas, the cruise director mentioned it during one of his presentations.

 

As far as it being a marketing perk, in truth it should not be the reason for buying the stock and promoting it may be against SEC regulations. If the stock meets your investment needs, then the OBC is a nice addition.

The OBC may not be everyone's reason for buying CCL stock, but it's why I bought it. Like OP, I've seen good growth, since I bought it during a dip in the price.

You're right that promoting the stock as a route to OBC could be against SEC regs. I never thought about that. I think Marriott gives some kind of perk to stockholders (or they used to ), but I've never seen them promote that on their hotel websites.

FAX NUMBER TO USE FOR CCL CRUISE CREDIT

For those who have used this benefit in the past, I believe there is a new FAX number when using this method to apply for your CCL credit. This is the one I now have: FAX: 1-206-280-6080

Regular phone for more information: 1-800-522-3399

On one of my recent cruises, I think Prinsendam Christmas, the cruise director mentioned it during one of his presentations.

 

As far as it being a marketing perk, in truth it should not be the reason for buying the stock and promoting it may be against SEC regulations. If the stock meets your investment needs, then the OBC is a nice addition.

Very good points. You shouldn't buy a stock just for OBC. Any stock is an investment as has to be bought for the right reasons and promoting the OBC would be against SEC regs.

But in all honesty, it adds to my return considering it is in US $ (we are subject to foreign exchange rates as Canadians and it is a tad painful) and non taxable ;).

We bought our CCL stock back when it was just over $20 a share. Over the years we have received over $7000 in OBCs because of owning that stock...plus the stock has more then tripled in value. Not a bad investment :).

Hank

We bought the stock many, many years ago for a little over $12 a share. At that time we were able to do 4 and 5 cruises a year -- nothing under 14 days.

So we made out.

See no reason to own more than 100 shares.

I would not be surprised if people weren't aware of the the shareholder benefits. Many companies have them, but they're not heavily publicized.

Thanks to you guys here on CC telling me about this benefit - I purchased my 100 shares in 2010 at approx $38/share. NOT including OBC - I could cash in now for a +66% gain. But even if the price falls and if/when I cash out I break even - I've already made 20% return just in (yes Kazu) TAX FREE OBC.

FAX NUMBER TO USE FOR CCL CRUISE CREDIT

 

 

 

For those who have used this benefit in the past, I believe there is a new FAX number when using this method to apply for your CCL credit. This is the one I now have: FAX: 1-206-280-6080

 

 

 

Regular phone for more information: 1-800-522-3399

Is this FAX # for for HAL shareholder OBC?

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We bought our CCL stock back when it was just over $20 a share. Over the years we have received over $7000 in OBCs because of owning that stock...plus the stock has more then tripled in value. Not a bad investment :).

 

Hank

I agree with you over 60 times we have collected.

I also wish our other investments did as well as our CCL stocks! We certainly have benefited over the years having them. The extra OBC is an added bonus.

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This was GREAT info. Just bought 100 shares in my husband's IRA. My question for HAL is: my husband and I are taking our minor children aboard. We had to buy two separate staterooms, one in my husband's name and one in mine. According to the shareholder benefit.pdf, it states: "only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom." Am I also stockholder or just my husband? What if I buy 100 shares for my minor daughter in her UTMA account and she is in my room? Does SHE get the $100 OBC? I will call them and get an answer. Will post when I get one.

As an aside: One of my pet peeves is when a big corporation, that should have plenty of editors, publishes articles like the Shareholder Benefit.pdf and it has usage errors. It states "6 days or less." Should be "fewer."

This was GREAT info. Just bought 100 shares in my husband's IRA. My question for HAL is: my husband and I are taking our minor children aboard. We had to buy two separate staterooms, one in my husband's name and one in mine. According to the shareholder benefit.pdf, it states: "only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom." Am I also stockholder or just my husband? What if I buy 100 shares for my minor daughter in her UTMA account and she is in my room? Does SHE get the $100 OBC? I will call them and get an answer. Will post when I get one.

 

As an aside: One of my pet peeves is when a big corporation, that should have plenty of editors, publishes articles like the Shareholder Benefit.pdf and it has usage errors. It states "6 days or less." Should be "fewer."

To the first question, it depends on the account. If the statement shows both names, then either could get the credit - however it is only one credit per stateroom, doesn't matter how many shareholders occupy the cabin.

To the second question, I believe that if your minor daughter is named as the account holder she would get the credit, but again, only one credit per stateroom. It may depend on how the account is named and what a UTMA account is.

edit: I just looked up UTMA. When I was a kid it was UGTM and the title of the account was adult name as custodian for minor name. Mine continued to be listed that way until I was way past the age of 21. The way it is titled it may allow either to claim the credit. I would talk to World Cruise Reservations at Holland to be sure.

FYI, Royal Caribbean (RCL) has the same kind of benefits. While we don't cruise them often, the wife often goes on girlfriend cruises on Princess. So we put the 100 shares of both RCL and CCL in her IRA-SEP Account so that she can use it when we are not together on a cruise.

BTW, RCL has done even better over the last decade then the CCL in terms of share price.

But as stated many times before, the OBC should not be the only reason you purchase the stock. Do your due diligence and make an informed decision.

I believe the Royal Carib OBC for stockholders has more restrictions than CCL program. Some say they don't get the OBC if they already have some kind of promotional discount. or OBC. CCL seems to give it regardless of promotions as long as you are not on an interline or travel agent employee discount fare.

A great perk for frequent cruisers especially on sailings of 14+ days where you get an extra $250 OBC from CCL.

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=103045&p=irol-shareholderbenefit#2

Called. Because my husband is in one stateroom, and I am in another, as long as the stock is in BOTH our names, yes- we get $100 for each stateroom.

WHAT did you pay for your shares? LOL, I bought mine this week at I think $64. OBC was really the only reason I bought them-sounded like a guaranteed profit, you know? (First time in 20 years I've asked my financial advisor to buy a stock for me.)

Anyway, on to my question: On a different board it said these OBCs cannot used for gratuity or casino. Please tell me this isn't true?!

Asa macabre side note, I bough mine when it was in the 30's, some time before the Costa Concordia tragedy (Jan 2012).

A dispassionate voice here claimed this was the time to buy more, when the rest of us were still recoiling in shock. I wrote that off as the ravings of an insensitive mad man. Obviously what happened subsequently to the CCL stock is one for sober analysis.

WHAT did you pay for your shares? LOL, I bought mine this week at I think $64. OBC was really the only reason I bought them-sounded like a guaranteed profit, you know? (First time in 20 years I've asked my financial advisor to buy a stock for me.)

 

Anyway, on to my question: On a different board it said these OBCs cannot used for gratuity or casino. Please tell me this isn't true?!

According to the Carnival Shareholder Benefit sheet, "This benefit is not transferable, cannot be exchanged for cash and, cannot beused for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account."

I also learned about the stockholder benefit here and purchased 100 shares of CCL a few weeks ago (I think it was around $58 or so). And like you, this was the first time I've directed my portfolio manager to purchase a specific stock. I did some research myself and I think it fits nicely as a fairly safe investment, plus if I end up cruising as much as I think I might and do most of it on CCL lines (HAL and maybe Seabourn) I'll get the extra "dividend" of the OBC. I'll be taking my first ever cruise in September (14 days, Alaska), and all my cruising friends tell me that I'll absolutely love it. If I don't, I can always sell the stock without risking too much. Pretty much a win-win. :)

I believe the Royal Carib OBC for stockholders has more restrictions than CCL program. Some say they don't get the OBC if they already have some kind of promotional discount. or OBC. CCL seems to give it regardless of promotions as long as you are not on an interline or travel agent employee discount fare.

 

A great perk for frequent cruisers especially on sailings of 14+ days where you get an extra $250 OBC from CCL.

 

http://phx.corporate-ir.net/phoenix.zhtml?c=103045&p=irol-shareholderbenefit#2

Royal exempts using Shareholder Benefit on a lot of cruises. They also use a very self-serving classification system to exempt cruises from their big promotions. I felt like I needed a shower after dealing with them. A problem no longer!

People on CC obviously care about many more aspects of cruising than the average passenger.

1. The shareholder credit is 'out there' for anyone that is interested. Ships sail full with or without shareholders.

2. For many the investment necessary is out of reach.

3. For many the credit does not interest them.

4. There may be direction at the corporate level about promoting (or not) the benefit.

5. Each member line of CCL has a loyalty program and, as it turns out, CCL (the parent) has the shareholder benefit, which is a loyalty program.

I'm on the phone right now cancelling my RCL cruise because they refused to honor shareholder credit due to the current WOW sale. Didn't have this problem with HAL a month ago where I received a sale price, OBC and shareholder OBC.

CCL/CUK shareholder credit can also be combined with Carnival Corp military shipboard credit.

CCL/CUK shareholder credit can also be combined with Carnival Corp military shipboard credit.

Unfortunately, I believe that Princess is the only line that offers that.