Discount for stock holders

[Splinter]

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?

[dobiemom]

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

[Cruise Suzy]

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

 

[Suzanne123]

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 .

[Splinter]

What is OBC?

[Splinter]

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?

[kazu]

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.  

[RuthC]

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. 

[Riversedge]

16 minutes ago, Splinter said:

What is OBC?

OBC=Onboard Credit.  You can use it towards gratuities, dinners, shops, drinks, tours, etc. 

[Cruise Suzy]

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

[crystalspin]

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.