CCL Shareholder Benefit

[Stacey779]

Does anyone know if you get the OBC and an interline rate if you own the stocks? Ive heard you get one or the other. Also do you get the Seniors discount and the OBC if you own stock? I would like to buy and keep it until retirement but will buy other stock if I dont get both.

 

We got a military discount on the most recent cruise we booked, so I'm interested to know this as well.

[big_duck]

I sent the documentation in first thing this morning for my July Cruise. It's already showing up on my e-docs. :D

[popsec]

We got a military discount on the most recent cruise we booked, so I'm interested to know this as well.

 

Yes, you'll receive the stock credit even if you've gotten the millitary discount. We also have a $100 OBC from a letter we wrote Carnival. The other OBC's have no bearin on your stock credit.

[nolaAlive]

Do you get to use the onboard credit each time you sail or is there a limit on how many times you can use it?

 

Also, how many shares do you have to buy to qualify for the onboard credit?

 

If you are booked on multiple cruises, best if you fax the info in for each cruise separately. If you bundle them together, they sometimes balk.

 

Also, if you are booked on group cruises, a different department is responsible for granting the OBC, so the procedure is a little different.

[nolaAlive]

Does anyone know if you get the OBC and an interline rate if you own the stocks? Ive heard you get one or the other. Also do you get the Seniors discount and the OBC if you own stock? I would like to buy and keep it until retirement but will buy other stock if I dont get both.

 

I tend to think not on a interline rate. On a senior rate I would think yes. I think Interline would fall under "Employees, travel agents cruising

at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer."

 

The nebulous "Certain restrictions apply" allows them to do pretty much whatever they want, but I've always gotten the OBC.

 

They do have an 800 number. Why not call them up and ask the horse?

 

Tel 800-438-6744 ext. 70041

[KLLund]

One other note .. I bought the 100 shares in my 401k plan and it made no difference whatsoever .. I still got the OBC in Feb (about 2 weeks after I bougt the stock) and I already see it for my Oct Cruise :)

[nolaAlive]

One other note .. I bought the 100 shares in my 401k plan and it made no difference whatsoever .. I still got the OBC in Feb (about 2 weeks after I bougt the stock) and I already see it for my Oct Cruise :)

 

Nope, it doesn't. It also doesn't matter if you have 100 shares of RCL sitting right next to it, either. ;)

[winddawn]

I found a new PDF document available on the Carnivalcorp website:

 

http://library.corporate-ir.net/library/14/140/140690/items/287713/Carn_Benefit.pdf

[jcanino]

Has anyone seen what the OBC incentives are for '08 and beyond? I remember reading on the Carnival Corp site that those figures were for through Dec 07.

 

Same as they have been per the current Annual Report.

[triplee]

Hi,

 

I decided the price was okay at 39.15 (avg. inc. broker commission), so I bought 100 shares this morning. A 4% dividend is okay so I will just use it to reinvest in the stock, (DRIP). Having an OB credit is okay with me anytime as well.:D :D :D

 

Lee

[winddawn]

Good day to buy. CCL is up nicely today. :-)

[big_duck]

Good day to buy. CCL is up nicely today. :-)

 

That would make yesterday a good day to buy. Today would be a good day to sell. ;)

[Hebejeebe]

Don't buy the stock if you are only going to cruise once and you are only interested in the OBC. The share price fluctuation can easily wipe out your OBC savings.

 

If you cruise once a year the benefit is worth only about 2.5% (tax free) on your initial investment. Of course, the more you cruise on Carnival owned lines the greater the benefit.

 

I own shares jointly with my wife. We often book two cabins with the kids. Carnival will give a single $100 OBC. But when I booked on Princess we got $200 (DW in one cabin with kids, me in the other cabin with kids). It may have been a fluke.

[triplee]

Hi,

 

Bought the 100 shares yesterday as a long term investment.

 

Going on a b-2-b cruise on the Glory on 09/06/08 & 09/13/08!!!!

 

Just wondering if I will get $100 per cruise or possibly $250 for the two?

 

Nice problem to ponder!:D :D

 

Lee

[winddawn]

Actually triplee stated that the shares were bought yesterday.

[winddawn]

triplee, did you find out yet how much obc you get for b2b?

 

CCL was up again today. :-)

[chandom]

Back to back count as 2 cruise.

So part A will get the the amount based on number of days, part B will get amount based on number of days.

The amounts would be issued at the start of each part.

[enester]

triplee, did you find out yet how much obc you get for b2b?

 

CCL was up again today. :-)

 

We got $200 for two 7 day back to backs. Kinda odd.... if you booked a 14 day cruise you'd get $250... but with two 7 day back to backs you get $200.

 

I didn't win the discussion with Carnival that 7 day back to back's on the same ship should be considered a single 14 day cruise :o

[triplee]

To answer Windawn's question: My OBC credit has not shown up so far. Not worried at this point as I still have 137 days before we leave on our cruise.

 

I was thinking that CCL will probably consider the B-2-B as two 7-day cruises and give "only" $200 for both. For $50, I am not about to complain! I will be on vacation, relaxing at sea and wandering about the ports of call, living life! (Hurricanes permitting)

 

Stock down yesterday and today, but still up vs. the purchase date. Oil markets really are making things tough along with the credit crunch. Perfect time to buy if; a. You have money you won't miss b. You have the gumption to take the plunge!

 

I wonder what CCL would do for an investment of 100k to 200k? Any additional perks? I guess that sum is a small amount to them. I just looked in my wallet and I am wondering where my spare 100k went? Now I remember, I filled my 3 cars with gas! I would have ended with "LOL" but gas prices are hurting folks; not a laughing matter:-(

 

Lee

[redroses27]

if buy 100 and my hubby buys 100 do we both get 100 each obc?

[chandom]

if buy 100 and my hubby buys 100 do we both get 100 each obc?

If the two of you are in the same cabin no.

[redroses27]

oh well i tried lol

[triplee]

Hi Redroses!

 

I copied the text from the link posted by Windawn. (Thanks Windawn!)

 

Carnival Corporation & plc is pleased to extend the following benefit to our shareholders:

North United Continental

American Kingdom European Australian

Brands Brands Brands Brand

Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 14 days or longer US $250 £ 125 ¤ 250 AUD 250

Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 7 to 13 days+ US $100 £ 50 ¤ 100 AUD 100

Onboard credit per stateroom on sailings of 6 days or less US $ 50 £ 25 ¤ 50 AUD 50

This benefit is applicable on sailings through July 31, 2009 aboard the brands listed below. Certain restrictions apply. Applications to receive these

benefits must be made prior to cruise departure date.

This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc. Employees, travel agents

cruising

at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer. This

benefit is not transferable and cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account. Only one onboard credit

per shareholder-

occupied stateroom. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2009.

Please provide your name, reservation number, ship and sailing date, along with proof of ownership of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc

shares (i.e., photocopy of shareholder proxy card, shares certificate or a current brokerage or

nominee statement) and the initial deposit to your

travel agent or to the cruise line you have selected.

+ Includes Cunard 6 day transatlantic crossings.

* The onboard credit for Cunard Line, Princess Cruises and Costa Cruises is

determined based on the operational currency onboard the vessel.

NORTH AMERICAN BRANDS

Ca rniva l Crui se Line s

Research Supervisor

Reservation Administration

3655 N.W. 87th Avenue

Miami, FL 33178

Tel 800-438-6744 ext. 70041

Fax 305-406-6477

Pr ince s s Crui se s*

Yield Management

24844 Avenue Rockefeller

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Tel 800-872-6779 ext. 30305

Fax 661-753-0180

Hol l a nd Ame r ic a Line

World Cruise Reservations

300 Elliott Avenue West

Seattle, WA 98119

Tel 800-522-3399

Fax 206-281-0627

The Yacht s of Se a bou r n

Guest Services

6100 Blue Lagoon Drive

Suite 400

Miami, FL 33126

Tel 800-929-9391

Fax 305-463-3055

Cuna rd Line*

Yield Management

24844 Avenue Rockefeller

Santa Clarita, CA 91355

Tel 800-872-6779 ext. 30305

Fax 661-753-0180

UNITED KINGDOM BRANDS

P&O Crui se s

Pr ince s s Crui se s*

Reservations Manager

Richmond House

Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hants SO14 3PN

United Kingdom

Tel 44 (0) 238 065 7681

Fax 44 (0) 238 065 7360

Ocean Vi l l age

Reservations Manager

Richmond House

Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hants SO14 3PN

United Kingdom

Tel 44 (0) 238 065 7681

Fax 44 (0) 238 065 7360

Cuna rd Line*

Reservations Manager

Richmond House

Terminus Terrace

Southampton

Hants SO14 3PN

United Kingdom

Tel 44 (0) 238 065 7681

Fax 44 (0) 238 065 7360

CONTINENTAL

EUROPEAN BRANDS

Cos ta Crui se s*

Manager of Reservations

200 S. Park Road, Suite 200

Hollywood, FL 33021

Tel 800-462-6782 ext. 5791

Fax 954-266-5868

AIDA Crui se s

Manager Reservation

Am Strande 3d

18055 Rostock, Germany

Tel 49 (0) 381 444 6040

Fax 49 (0) 381 444 6099

Ibe ro Crui se s

Sales & Marketing Department

Calle Trespaderne, 29

28042 Madrid, Spain

Tel 34 91 329 7406

Fax 34 91 329 7532

AUSTRALIAN BRAND

P&O Crui se s Aus t r a l i a

Reservations Manager

Locked Bag 1014

St. Leonards NSW 1590

Tel 61 2 8424 8800

Fax 61 2 8424 9161

4 | Carni val Corporation & plc

S H A R E H O L D E R B E N E F I T

 

Oops, too long!

 

Lee

[redroses27]

thank you

[PaulMedik]

if buy 100 and my hubby buys 100 do we both get 100 each obc?

 

 

If you're like us and have to book two cabins, just make sure you divide you and hubby up and you'll both get the benefit. :)