Military Eligibility

[kunapets]

I compiled the info. below from a number of souces. Hope it is accurate/hope it helps.

 

Ken S

 

Norwegian Cruise Line “Military Appreciation Program”

Active personnel serving in the: Army, Navy, Air Force, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, National Guard, Reserves, Canadian National Defense.

Retired personnel: US and Canadian Defense.

Veterans: Proof of service required: DD214 and other proof, honorable discharge.

One Cabin: Qualifying military person traveling in that stateroom.

One Cabin: Spouse of Active Military personnel serving overseas. Proof required.

Disney Cruise Line “Military Eligibility”

Verification: ID

Eligible: Active or Retired Military Personnel

Employee: One Cabin

Retired Employee: One cabin

Friends: One cabin on same ship & sailing date as employee or retiree.

Notes: One cabin maximum per sailing.

MSC Cruises “Interline & Military Eligibility”

Verification: Letter and ID

 

Military: Active & Retired: One Cabin

Holland America Line "Community Appreciation Fares Eligibility"

Teachers - Firefighters - Police Officers - Active Military

Verification, as outlined below, must be provided in ADVANCE of booking. Must show proof of employment as a teacher by emailing or faxing Teacher's Certification, union card or letter from principal on school letterhead. Firefighters, Police Officers and all branches of active military (including US Coast Guards, Merchant Marines, National Guard & Reservists) must show proof of eligibility by emailing or faxing copy of badge or official ID. Must also be able to show ID at pier upon request.Windstar Cruises “Military Eligibility” - Rates are NON-Refundable

Effective 7/22/2009

Verification: ID

Eligible: Active or Retired US Military personnel.

Employee: One Cabin

Parents of Employee: Not Eligible

Retired Employee: One Cabin

Notes: No children 5 years of age or younger allowed to travel using interline rates.

One cabin maximum per sailing

Effective 10/2/2006

Celebrity and Azamara Cruises “Military Eligibility”

New Military Rate Program

The new rate program beginning October 2, 2006.

Military Rates will be available on select sailing dates throughout the year.

Be sure to ask for Promotion Codes beginning with (MIL).

PRICE PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS

• At least one qualified guest per stateroom must be classified as one of the following:

1. Active personnel currently serving in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves or Canadian National Defense. Proper identification in the form of a United States Uniformed Services WHITE Identification Card for U.S. military personnel, and a WHITE N.D.21 Identification Card with a Red Canadian Flag displayed for Canadian National Defense personnel, must be presented at time of check-in.

2. Retired from any of the divisions listed directly above. “Retired” is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Proper identification for those classified in category A, or B must be in the form of a United States Uniformed BLUE Identification Card. Proper identification for those classified in category C is a United States Uniformed TAN Identification Card. Retired Canadian National Defense personnel are eligible and must possess the same white card as described above for active personnel. All forms of identification must be presented at time of check-in.

3. Honorably Discharged with a minimum of 20 years of service from any of the United States service divisions listed above. Proper identification in the form of a United States Uniformed BLUE Identification Card must be presented at time of check-in.

• Please note, non-compliance of the restricted price program terms will result in the reservation being re-priced to the lowest available fare for that particular day. Price difference will have to be paid immediately or boarding rights will be denied.

• All guests traveling in the same stateroom are eligible to receive the military rate. No additional staterooms, other than the one that is occupied by the military person is eligible for the military rate. Spouse, parents, in-laws, children or other family members or friends are not eligible for the military rate without the eligible military personnel occupying the stateroom.

Effective 10/2/2006

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line “Military Eligibility”

New Military Rate Program

The new rate program beginning October 2, 2006.

Military Rates will be available on select sailing dates throughout the year.

Be sure to ask for Promotion Codes beginning with (MIL).

PRICE PROGRAM RESTRICTIONS

• At least one qualified guest per stateroom must be classified as one of the following to qualify for military rate:

1. Active personnel currently serving in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, Reserves or Canadian National Defense. Proper identification in the form of a United States Uniformed Services WHITE Identification Card for U.S. military personnel, and a WHITE N.D.21 Identification Card with a Red Canadian Flag displayed for Canadian National Defense personnel, must be presented at time of check-in.

2. Retired from any of the divisions listed directly above. “Retired” is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Proper identification for those classified in category A, or B must be in the form of a United States Uniformed BLUE Identification Card. Proper identification for those classified in category C is a United States Uniformed TAN Identification Card. Retired Canadian National Defense personnel are eligible and must possess the same white card as described above for active personnel. All forms of identification must be presented at time of check-in.

3. Honorably Discharged with a minimum of 20 years of service from any of the United States service divisions listed above. Proper identification in the form of a United States Uniformed BLUE Identification Card must be presented at time of check-in.

• Please note, non-compliance of the restricted price program terms will result in the reservation being re-priced to the lowest available fare for that particular day. Price difference will have to be paid immediately or boarding rights will be denied.

• All guests traveling in the same stateroom are eligible to receive the military rate. No additional staterooms, other than the one that is occupied by the military person is eligible for the military rate. Spouse, parents, in-laws, children or other family members or friends are not eligible for the military rate without the eligible military personnel occupying the stateroom.

Paul Gauguin Cruises offers military discounts on select sailings to active personnel currently serving in the Canadian National Defense, United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserves. Qualifying guests must present a photocopy of the proper military ID and a driver's license or passport at the time of booking.

Regent offers military discounts on select sailings to active personnel currently serving in the Canadian National Defense, United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, National Guard, Navy, Marines, or Reserves, as well as U.S. Armed Forces Personnel in the following branches; Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Security Agency (excluding Homeland Security), Secret Service, NASA Kennedy Space Center, NASA Johnson Space Center, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Retired personnel from any of these divisions are also eligible. "Retired" is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or who served in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above are eligible, as are all Veterans Advantage members. Finally, spouses of actively deployed, or deceased military personnel, are eligible to book one stateroom as long as the eligible spouse is occupying the stateroom. Qualifying guests must present a photocopy of the proper military ID and a driver's license or passport at the time of booking

SeaDream Yacht Club offers military discounts on select sailings to active, reserve or retired members, and veterans of the U.S. military and the Canadian Forces. Qualifying military personnel must submit a photocopy of current military ID, retired military ID or discharge papers and a driver's license at the time of booking.



Silversea offers military discounts on select sailings to active personnel currently serving in the Canadian National Defense, United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, National Guard, Navy, Marines, or Reserves, as well as U.S. Armed Forces Personnel in the following branches; Central Intelligence Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Security Agency (excluding Homeland Security), Secret Service, NASA Kennedy Space Center, NASA Johnson Space Center, the Department of Health and Human Services, and Cadets who are currently enrolled in a military academy with a scheduled entry date into the military. Retired personnel from any of these divisions are also eligible. "Retired" is defined as A) enlisted personnel or officers with a minimum of 20 years of service, B) medically retired, or C) 100% disabled. Veterans with an honorable discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or who served in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above are eligible, as are all Veterans Advantage members. Finally, spouses of actively deployed, or deceased military personnel, are eligible to book one stateroom as long as the eligible spouse is occupying the stateroom. Qualifying guests must present a photocopy of the proper military ID and a driver's license or passport at the time of booking.







 

Costa

Military, police, firefighters, teachers - Active and retired are eligible.

[linkerbink]

I believe the Royal Caribbean Rule #3 should read "2 years" not "20":

 

Veterans with an Honorable Discharge serving a minimum of 2 years, or 6-months in an active war zone, in any of the United States service divisions listed above. Proper identification in the form of a DD 214, plus a current photo must be presented at time of check-in.

 

Also, Rule #4 states: Spouses of actively deployed, or deceased military personnel, are eligible to book one stateroom as long as the eligible spouse is occupying the stateroom. All other guests traveling in the same stateroom are also eligible for the military rate. Spouse must present the PINK Dependent Military ID upon check-in as proof of eligibility.

 

This is from the current Royal Caribbean website. So I, as a veteran with 8 years service and also holder of a pink dependent ID card could book a cabin under either Rule #3 or #4.

[kunapets]

Thaanks for the clearification on Royal Caribbean.

 

KS

[snapshot33]

Can you clarify what you mean for MSC? My husband and I are both Active Duty Air Force and we have a cruise scheduled with MSC for Feb 2011. Thank you!