Can someone explain milestone cruise

[CthyC]

I guess my question is more about the process… Do you get it on your 25th cruise or is after your 25th cruise?  Also what is the process to book your cruise when it is your milestone cruise?  Thank you for your help.

[BlerkOne]

You can start here:

https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1173/~/guest-recognition---milestone-rewards-program

 

 

[CthyC]

Thank you….I will call them for clarification to my questions.

[firefly333]

3 hours ago, CthyC said:

I guess my question is more about the process… Do you get it on your 25th cruise or is after your 25th cruise?  Also what is the process to book your cruise when it is your milestone cruise?  Thank you for your help.

You dont have to take it on your 25th cruise. I know a guy who boarded his 2nd got the white milestone card and congrats. So he is using the credit for his next cruise, his 26th which is his most expensive. A 14 day on dream in a balcony outing Galveston to Panama etc. Just hit it lucky and didnt realize it until he boarded. 

 

I think I used mine on my 25th cruise. It was miracle to alaska. Hard to remember as it's been a while. Not close to 50th lol. 

[wemjam]

You don't have to use it right on the 25th cruise.  You can save it and use it for a future one where you can maximize the amount you get back (the more the room costs, the  more you get in OBC).  I think it is 1 or 2 years you have to use it.

 

I used mine like 2 or 3 cruises after I hit 25.  

[wemjam]

Just now, wemjam said:

You don't have to use it right on the 25th cruise.  You can save it and use it for a future one where you can maximize the amount you get back (the more the room costs, the  more you get in OBC).  I think it is 1 or 2 years you have to use it.

 

I used mine like 2 or 3 cruises after I hit 25.  

PS:  It is 25% of the base fare (not including port fees, taxes, etc), and just for you (not those sailing with you)

 

I am doing this.  I hit 50 in like 2 cruises, but I am saving mine for next fall when I cruise Panama because that one cost me more $ than any others I will do in the next year.

[dbrucern]

11 hours ago, CthyC said:

I guess my question is more about the process… Do you get it on your 25th cruise or is after your 25th cruise?  Also what is the process to book your cruise when it is your milestone cruise?  Thank you for your help.

It's any cruise after, we chose to use on our Alaska cruise a few years ago because of the expense of the cruise and the onboard credit was used for our excursions which were expensive. So choose wisely when using on which cruise. Also you and your partner do not need to use on the same cruise. 

Edited August 12, 2022 by dbrucern

[txcruiser1234]

from Carnival's milestone info in the link BlerkOne posted:

 

"Milestone Rewards Program denotes a guest’s 25th, 50th 75th and 100th revenue cruise with Carnival."

 

Do you know what the phrase "revenue cruise" means? Our post-pandemic cruises are those casino-type deals where you pay $200 ($100/cruiser) and they give you $200 in OBC per cabin + some amount of funplay. Carnival refers to these as "free" rooms in their description of the promotion. I'm guessing these might not be considered "revenue cruises"??? TIA!

Edited August 12, 2022 by txcruiser1234