Shareholder Credit Question (CCL)

[takeadip]

Hello CC Members:

 

Can anyone tell me how much of a shareholder credit you get for holding 100 shares of (CCL) ?

 

Is the credit adjusted based on how many nights of a cruise you take?

 

Is it a true credit that must be used while on the ship? or is it used against your onboard charge account?

 

thanks in advance...

-Mark

[rjack22]

6 days or less - $50 per cabin

7-13 days - $100 per cabin

14 days + - $250 per cabin

 

You need to use these credits onboard as they are not refundable. They are in your account and you use them as you wish.

[triple7tahoe]

6 nights or less=$50

7-13= $100

14+=$250

According to my most recent booking it must be spent on the cruise.

I am sure you can find a way to do so:)

Maybe even in the casino (although there are some OBC's that aren't supposed to be good in the casino I have never had a problem. If you look elsewhere in these forums you will see folks talking about how to use the casino-I don't want to be the one that ruins this process:rolleyes:

[Astro Flyer]

Hello CC Members:

 

Can anyone tell me how much of a shareholder credit you get for holding 100 shares of (CCL) ?

 

Is the credit adjusted based on how many nights of a cruise you take?

 

Is it a true credit that must be used while on the ship? or is it used against your onboard charge account?

 

thanks in advance...

-Mark

It is a true "onboard" credit that is a simple credit to your onboard account.

 

Recent changes now state that only Military OBC is refundable but I would never do it...it's a generous gift from Princess for military service & I use their generosity to more fully enjoy a cruise. :)

 

14+ days: $250

7-13 days: $100

6 or less days: $50

 

Those are the amounts per cabin no matter how many have shares but the MOBC is per veteran. When booking a longer cruise that can be booked as B2B cruises I always consider all of my OBCs & the cruise fare to get the best deal.

 

Here's a link to the shareholder OBC application form which is not required but has all the information on it. Don't be concerned about the expiration date on the form as they extend it every March:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=43222359&postcount=25

Edited January 14, 2015 by Astro Flyer

[paul929207]

And there is only one credit per cabin

[shepp]

If you look elsewhere in these forums you will see folks talking about how to use the casino-I don't want to be the one that ruins this process:rolleyes:

 

Past ruining. Years ago, I was told, and I quote, "The casino is not an ATM." Last time I tried that.

[RocketMan275]

And there is only one credit per cabin

 

Only one shareholder credit per cabin. It can be combined with all other types of credits. For example, I have a Princess booking credit, a TA credit, a military credit, and a shareholder credit on my next cruise.

[JF - retired RRT]

Hello CC Members:

 

Can anyone tell me how much of a shareholder credit you get for holding 100 shares of (CCL) ?

 

Is the credit adjusted based on how many nights of a cruise you take?

 

Is it a true credit that must be used while on the ship? or is it used against your onboard charge account?

 

thanks in advance...

-Mark

Your gratuities will be taken out of your OBC each night. So depending on how much you are getting, that may be the only thing you "spend" it on.

[skynight]

Hello CC Members

Is it a true credit that must be used while on the ship? or is it used against your onboard charge account?

thanks in advance...

-Mark

It's a credit to your on board account. Your on board account will start out with a credit balance and all on board charges will be netted. Suggest you carry a hard copy print out of the shareholder credit which will show in your cruise personalizer.

[takeadip]

Thanks to all who have replied...

 

Great information..if you cruise a lot why not own a part of the cruise line...it all makes sense...

 

Best,

-M

[camofwilliamsburg]

I faxed the dept on Sunday night so they would have it first thing Monday morning. By Tuesday morning it was on the cruise personalizer. Now that is fast and wonderful service!

[Dancer Bob]

Shareholder OBC may not be used for casino credit or gratuities. If they are sneaking it through, I'd keep quiet about it and hope an internal auditor doesn't notice.

[Astro Flyer]

Shareholder OBC may not be used for casino credit or gratuities. If they are sneaking it through, I'd keep quiet about it and hope an internal auditor doesn't notice.

 

I don't know anything about for the casino however Princess adds the shareholder OBC (and other complimentary credits) to our onboard account as a simple credit which is offset by debits including gratuities with no 'sneaking' required despite their statement otherwise.

Edited January 16, 2015 by Astro Flyer

[paul929207]

Shareholder OBC may not be used for casino credit or gratuities. If they are sneaking it through, I'd keep quiet about it and hope an internal auditor doesn't notice.

There is no sneaking involved. The OBC goes on your account. The first items charged go against the OBC until it is used up. The autotip is one of the first hits for many people.

[daydreamer16]

I faxed the dept on Sunday night so they would have it first thing Monday morning. By Tuesday morning it was on the cruise personalizer. Now that is fast and wonderful service!

 

 

Hi

That sounds great---did you use the fax # that was on the form? I tried to use that today and it won't go through?

 

Thanks!

[Astro Flyer]

Hi

 

That sounds great---did you use the fax # that was on the form? I tried to use that today and it won't go through?

 

Thanks!

 

I've successfully faxed my request to the number on the form (661) 753-0180 numerous times. Occasionally someone posts being unable to have Princess receive their fax & called Princess to be told they were having trouble with their fax system.

 

When you successfully send a fax remember the date and time because if it's not showing in your Cruise Personalizer within a few days and you call them they will request that information along with your phone number to locate your fax. Apparently it's not an actual paper fax & instead electronic so that info helps them find it. If they didn't receive it, they've had me fax it again while on hold & immediately issued my OBC.

Edited January 17, 2015 by Astro Flyer

[Katies12]

I sent in my form this morning and within 3 hours, it was on my personalized. Great job, Princess!

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Forums

[RNGALNG]

I faxed the dept on Sunday night so they would have it first thing Monday morning. By Tuesday morning it was on the cruise personalizer. Now that is fast and wonderful service!

 

Great to hear they are on top of things with the OBC! I'm getting ready to send mine in soon! Thanks for letting us know!

[peppy3143]

Hi. Do I have to own the stock before booking a cruise to get obc?

Thanks.

[Timbles]

Hi. Do I have to own the stock before booking a cruise to get obc?

Thanks.

 

No, the stock can be purchased after original booking, you just need to follow the instructions for proof of ownership when applying for the OBC.

[Corfe Mixture]

Hi. Do I have to own the stock before booking a cruise to get obc?

Thanks.

 

No you do not have to own them when you book.

 

You can't 'claim' the benefit until after you have paid the final invoice and you must then submit a recent broker's statement showing you owned them at the time of the broker's statement.

 

So, the answer is that, at the time you make your claim, you must either have purchased them before your most recent broker's statement was issued, or ask your broker for, or if you have on line access print, a current statement.

 

You should then redact your statement to blank out your account number and any other information no relevant to your claim.

 

I do this very quickly by

a) scanning the statement into the computer as a .pdf file (not necessary if the statement arrived from the broker as a .pdf file)

b) opening that file in MSPaint (you do this by right clicking on the file and then hovering over 'Open with' in the menu which appears and then clicking on 'Paint' in the sub-menu which appears as you hover).

c) using the Edit Tools to select the areas to want to redact and then the Fill tool to Fill that area in black (or white if you want to save ink!!)

and then

d) save the redacted MSPaint file as a .pdf file, using the Save As option, which you can then send to Princess.

Edited January 18, 2015 by Corfe Mixture

[kimlovesfl]

1. How does one go about purchasing stock in a cruise line?

2. How many must one own to received onboard credit?

3. How much does a share in say, Carnival or Celebrity cost?

[5waldos]

1. Broker- personal or online.

2. 100 shares.

3. Carnival as of 1/16/15 was $45.46 a share.

[paul929207]

1. How does one go about purchasing stock in a cruise line?

2. How many must one own to received onboard credit?

3. How much does a share in say, Carnival or Celebrity cost?

A cruise line is basically the same as any other publicly traded company. I assume from your question that you have never bought stock. Do you know someone who buys stocks? Maybe a friend or a relative? Your best bet would be to use one of the discount brokers. Most charge $5 to $10 for each trade (each purchase or sale of stock is a trade).

[JF - retired RRT]

A cruise line is basically the same as any other publicly traded company. I assume from your question that you have never bought stock. Do you know someone who buys stocks? Maybe a friend or a relative? Your best bet would be to use one of the discount brokers. Most charge $5 to $10 for each trade (each purchase or sale of stock is a trade).

If you are a U.S. veteran or a family member is a veteran join USAA (if not already a member). My DH is a vet and our son who is not a vet joined. No fee for the first 10(?) purchases/trades.

They also have great insurance rates for auto & home and banking online.

It is a great service for past and present U.S. military.