How are those of you getting approved for shareholder OBC applying?

[soloadventurer]

Approved today for November cruise - email processed in just over two weeks !! Great service

[BlerkOne]

On 5/25/2022 at 1:34 PM, ninjacat123 said:

My brokerage account has both my name and my husband's on it.  With 200 shares in the account, can I send the same statement in when we book a room with his name on it and a room with my name on it and get the shareholder's credit for both rooms?  Thanks for your insight!

I have to wonder if people abusing the system are what led some to be denied?

[BlerkOne]

7 Carnival cruises since the restart, never paid full price, and never an issue getting shareholder OBC. Just applied for and received approval for the 8th Carnival cruise OBC. Also applied for a Princess cruise at the same time. May need to goose them.

[pkster]

I'm a little more than a week out from my sailing, and hadn't heard back yet on my shareholder OBC request sent via e-mail back in May.  As recommended earlier in this thread, I just called Guest Admin at 800-438-6744 x 70450.  I was only on hold a minute or two.  I provided the rep my name, booking number, ship, sailing date, names of the other passengers on the reservation, and the incident number provided in the auto-generated e-mail I received from Carnival when I sent my request.  With that information, she was able to pull up the documentation I had provided in the e-mail and add the OBC on the spot.

[ontheweb]

57 minutes ago, pkster said:

I'm a little more than a week out from my sailing, and hadn't heard back yet on my shareholder OBC request sent via e-mail back in May.  As recommended earlier in this thread, I just called Guest Admin at 800-438-6744 x 70450.  I was only on hold a minute or two.  I provided the rep my name, booking number, ship, sailing date, names of the other passengers on the reservation, and the incident number provided in the auto-generated e-mail I received from Carnival when I sent my request.  With that information, she was able to pull up the documentation I had provided in the e-mail and add the OBC on the spot.

I think it is more remarkable that you were only on hold a minute or two than she was able to add the OBC on the spot.

[pkster]

57 minutes ago, ontheweb said:

I think it is more remarkable that you were only on hold a minute or two than she was able to add the OBC on the spot.

 

I guess it was the "perfect call"!

Edited June 10, 2022 by pkster

[ninjacat123]

2 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

I have to wonder if people abusing the system are what led some to be denied?

If I book two staterooms, one in my husband's name and one in my name, shouldn't each room get shareholder credit if our account has 200 shares and in both our names?

[BlerkOne]

16 minutes ago, ninjacat123 said:

If I book two staterooms, one in my husband's name and one in my name, shouldn't each room get shareholder credit if our account has 200 shares and in both our names?

Depends on if you stay in separate rooms.

 

Sometimes I would book a balcony and an inside if there was no single supplement. It was cheaper than booking both of us in the balcony. Doesn't make it right and perhaps contributed to the demise of no single supplement.

[ninjacat123]

Just now, BlerkOne said:

Depends on if you stay in separate rooms.

 

Sometimes I would book a balcony and an inside if there was no single supplement. It was cheaper than booking both of us in the balcony. Doesn't make it right and perhaps contributed to the demise of no single supplement.

I'm trying to see your perspective on how this doesn't qualify and by getting two credits "doesn't make it right". Thanks for any insight!

[BlerkOne]

1 minute ago, ninjacat123 said:

I'm trying to see your perspective on how this doesn't qualify and by getting two credits "doesn't make it right". Thanks for any insight!

It qualifies.

 

"Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom."

 

Are you staying in separate cabins?

[ninjacat123]

5 hours ago, BlerkOne said:

It qualifies.

 

"Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom."

 

Are you staying in separate cabins?

Yes

[ontheweb]

13 hours ago, ninjacat123 said:

If I book two staterooms, one in my husband's name and one in my name, shouldn't each room get shareholder credit if our account has 200 shares and in both our names?

It does not need to be 200 shares. 100 shares in the joint account is sufficient. (Though I would not send in the requests together. LOL).

[ontheweb]

14 hours ago, pkster said:

 

I guess it was the "perfect call"!

And with a perfect results. 👍

Edited June 11, 2022 by ontheweb

[pe4all]

Sent in request 5/2 for January cruise. Received email 4 am this morning - denied for 2nd time.  Same Casino rate which was approved for my cruise next week.  Both originally submitted same time.  Will try again closer to January cruise.

In accordance with the terms of the shareholder onboard credit benefit, reservations with a reduced rate promotion do not qualify for the onboard credit. While it may have been inadvertently accepted in the past, we are now adhering to the conditions of the shareholder program.  We sincerely apologize for any disappointment this has caused and trust, that as a Carnival investor, you will understand our position in this matter.

Thank you for your continued support.  We look forward to welcoming you on board!
 

Regards,

 

Shermane "

[jskinsd]

No answer on my OBC before the cruise so l brought my paperwork on my cruise.  Had guest service send to corporate..  Applied on day three.  All is well ✌️

[1kaper]

On 5/19/2022 at 1:18 PM, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

I'd love to see them give additional OBC for those holding more than the minimum number of shares. Say a bonus at 1,000, and another at 2,500... 🙂 

 

Since one can essentially snag an easy $50/100 for most sailings, the current "investment" of $1,500 returns a VERY generous payout !

 

Tom

 

Silly question but why $50/$100.  I always thought it was $100.  Is the difference for shorter cruises?

 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

9 minutes ago, 1kaper said:

 

Silly question but why $50/$100.  I always thought it was $100.  Is the difference for shorter cruises?

 

 

Yes, shorter sailings (I think 6 nights and under) earn a $50 OBC rather than the $100. At 14+ days, it goes up to $250 - but there are not many 14 night cruises offered.

 

Tom

[tree.critter]

23 minutes ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

 

Yes, shorter sailings (I think 6 nights and under) earn a $50 OBC rather than the $100. At 14+ days, it goes up to $250 - but there are not many 14 night cruises offered.

 

Tom

They will do $100 the first week and $150 the second week on 7 day btbs.  Got $250 for both of my btb cruises this past year.

 

[jazzydiver]

Hello tree.critter,

 

I am considering buying stock, and I have a b2b booked in November.  When you made the onboard credit request, did you specifically mention being on a back-to-back?  Or was it just a pleasant surprise to get the $150 the second week?  I just want to make sure I request the OBC in the correct way.  Had thought about sending a separate email for each booking number, but maybe I should send one email and specify the booking numbers are back-to-back - is that what you did?

 

Thank you!

[charliesdad63]

On the Freedom last weekend. Had to go to guest services MULTIPLE times. First denied because I'm a travel agent. I explained I paid retail for this cruise and she sent another email. Second time, they wanted all of the documentation that I already supplied in May (and THREE recent months of statements). Third time, I checked and corporate had not yet responded. Left yesterday morning without the OBC applied. I received a denial of a different cruise (booked with a TA discount) and responded immediately with a question about the Freedom lack of response and was told it was applied. So, how do I find out where the money went?

[kona_wahine]

I just bought stock last week when the price dropped and immediately put in for the credit, knowing I was probably too close to sailing date June 29. But the cruise, an 8 day to Alaska was only $310pp +fees and $200obc anyway so I don’t know that they would give the credit anyway. Maybe I’ll try guest services if it hasn’t shown, I guess it couldn’t hurt….

[vwrestler171]

I was just approved for my next cruise and I have a Free Cheers offer.

[Janet&Carl]

On 4/8/2022 at 2:02 AM, ninjacat123 said:

Last 4 cruises, 2 of them deeply discounted, I received shareholders credit for each of them.  I sent an email to shareholders@carnival.com stating the following:

 

Hi!

 

Please find attached my current brokerage statement.  Please issue shareholder credit to the following:

 

Legal name: MY NAME

Booking number: MY BOOKING NUMBER

Ship: MY SHIP

Sailing date: THE EMBARKATION DATE

 

 

Thanks for your detailed instructions.  Can I please ask (new shareholder and never applied  before) do you do this no matter which line you are sailing on or only on "Carnival" branded ships.  For instance I have two cruises coming up.  One with Costa and one with Carnival.  Do  I apply to the same email address for both ?

 

 

[ninjacat123]

10 hours ago, Janet&Carl said:

 

Thanks for your detailed instructions.  Can I please ask (new shareholder and never applied  before) do you do this no matter which line you are sailing on or only on "Carnival" branded ships.  For instance I have two cruises coming up.  One with Costa and one with Carnival.  Do  I apply to the same email address for both ?

 

 

I'm glad I could help!  I have only applied to Carnival for shareholder credit.  Maybe another CC member can chime in?  Hope your cruises are great!

[ledges1]

12 hours ago, Janet&Carl said:

 

Thanks for your detailed instructions.  Can I please ask (new shareholder and never applied  before) do you do this no matter which line you are sailing on or only on "Carnival" branded ships.  For instance I have two cruises coming up.  One with Costa and one with Carnival.  Do  I apply to the same email address for both ?

 

 

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