Are shareholder OBC benefits extended ?

[swedish weave]

Does anyone have any information if the shareholder OBC has been extended ?

 

I see the form on CCL website shows that applications must be made by Feb 28, 2013 for cruises booked through July 31, 2013.

 

I am well aware that they have extended this every year in the past, but am seeking information for next year.

[JaniceB]

I would like to know too. I got my request in before Feb 28th for my cruise in April. Anyone?

[ktpc2005]

I called the Guest Administration yesterday about this because of my cruise later this year.

 

The lady I talked to said is that the benefit has been extended to 2014, the investor website has just not been updated.

 

 

With the reservation by 2/28, that means the cruise has to be booked by that date, not the deadline for getting the benefit. That is at least two weeks before departure.

[golfadj]

They do this every year wasnt worried. I think they know that if they ever dont do it lots of stockholders will be selling.

[Sparky2]

They do this every year wasnt worried. I think they know that if they ever dont do it lots of stockholders will be selling.

 

Yep! Including me.

[gelo7]

I called the Guest Administration yesterday about this because of my cruise later this year.

 

The lady I talked to said is that the benefit has been extended to 2014, the investor website has just not been updated.

 

 

With the reservation by 2/28, that means the cruise has to be booked by that date, not the deadline for getting the benefit. That is at least two weeks before departure.

 

Thanks.

[Frank12]

They do this every year wasnt worried. I think they know that if they ever dont do it lots of stockholders will be selling.

I think you are correct sir!

[Cruisin'Doc]

A related question - is stock for Carnival able to be purchased directly from CCL or must one use a broker/brokerage? Been awhile since I've dealt with stocks.

[geovet]

You will need a broker.

[Sargent_Schultz]

The majority of CCL stock is held by institutions, not individuals. Not because of a token OBC, but because it is a solid company with a good dividend (OBC aside).

 

I seriously doubt most of the people who own CCL stock for an OBC, own any significant number of shares.

[Sh1035]

I have to admit when it started to head down south this past week or so I would of sold and bought at the bottom.....but wanted my 300 OBC not even thinking I would of made about 2k.....;) now let's get over 40!

[Cruisin'Doc]

You will need a broker.

 

Thank you.

[rodeo mom]

How much Carnival stock do you have to purchase to get the OBC?

[emelvee]

How much Carnival stock do you have to purchase to get the OBC?

 

100 shares or more will get your $100 OBC. It's nonrefundable, so just be sure to use it (I don't anticipate that every being a problem for us).

 

IIRC, owning the 100 shares in Carnival Corp provides the OBC on any Carnival Corp-owned line (Princess, HAL, Cunard, etc as well as Carnival).

[rodeo mom]

Thanks for the quick info.

[FamilyMiracle]

For the first time ever, I got a letter emailed from Carnival confirming receipt of my stock info.

 

It was strange... used the stock OBC option like 16 times before and just got the OBC. This time, I got a letter emailed to me confirming it. Weird.

[JaniceB]

Thanks for letting us know that is extended until 2014.

[iceleven]

For the first time ever, I got a letter emailed from Carnival confirming receipt of my stock info.

 

It was strange... used the stock OBC option like 16 times before and just got the OBC. This time, I got a letter emailed to me confirming it. Weird.

 

Just curious, did you email them your information or fax it?