Shareholder OBC's.

Recently bought shares in Princess (CCL) and Royal Caribbean (RCL). If you purchase 100 min. in either company, you are entitled to On Board Credits as a shareholder.

It is well worth it if you are planning on doing a few cruises in the future.

The shares at the moment are about 31 USD (CCL) and 24USD (RCL), and you have to purchase them from an international broker. I used e-trade...easy!

The OBC's vary dependent on the cabin and length of cruise - anything from $50 to $250 per cabin.

A very good return on investment IMHO, especially if you do a few in a year! :D

MP.

Recently bought shares in Princess (CCL) and Royal Caribbean (RCL). If you purchase 100 min. in either company, you are entitled to On Board Credits as a shareholder.

It is well worth it if you are planning on doing a few cruises in the future.

The shares at the moment are about 31 USD (CCL) and 24USD (RCL), and you have to purchase them from an international broker. I used e-trade...easy!

The OBC's vary dependent on the cabin and length of cruise - anything from $50 to $250 per cabin.

A very good return on investment IMHO, especially if you do a few in a year! :D

MP.

Just be aware that you can not combine your OBC from Shareholder Benefits with any RCI C&A benefit........i.e., OBC from booking on board, Balcony Discount, C&A Savings Certificate.

The OBC is definitely a good deal. I agree with the previous poster, RCL is more restrictive than CCL but still good to have both; especially on the longer cruises.