Stock share question

[pmjnh]

How soon after purchase of CC stock are you eligible to apply and obtain OBC?

[FOPMan]

AFAIK, it’s as soon as you have documentation of the acquisition, and the documentation of current ownership must be timely (within the last 60 or 90 days).

[FlaMariner]

You need to send them a copy of your brokerage statement showing ownership so as long as it is on the statement, then you have proof to send them.

 

(I guess you could send a copy of the stock purchase order so that might work....we've always just sent our recent statement and they send us a confirmation of the OBC quickly)

[REOVA]

5 hours ago, pmjnh said:

How soon after purchase of CC stock are you eligible to apply and obtain OBC?

Make sure you send it in at least 30 days before cruising (we email it with our booking number) and keep the email response when you board in case they "forget". 

[pmjnh]

Thank you, all. Very helpful info!

[Nodakboiler]

We email a statement every July (after the shareholder credit is approved for another year) and list all our cruises for the next 12 months to get it all done in one shot. We keep the email as well for proof.

[spkack]

@Nodakboiler - Interesting that HAL gave you credit for all cruises at the same time.  I tried the same thing for 2023 and they only credited the closest one in February.  Told me to check back 60 days before a fall cruise we have booked for the shareholder credit on that cruise.  Wish they would show some consistency.

Edited December 29, 2022 by spkack
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[Cruise Suzy]

3 minutes ago, spkack said:

Interesting that HAL gave you credit for all cruises at the same time.  I tried the same thing for 2023 and they only credited the closest one in February.  Told me to check back 60 days before a fall cruise we have booked for the shareholder credit on that cruise.  Wish they would show some consistency.

The current benefit applies only to sailings through July 31, 2023. So your fall cruise would not be covered. Check the Website after the shareholders meeting (in April?)

 

https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

[spkack]

22 hours ago, Cruise Suzy said:

The current benefit applies only to sailings through July 31, 2023. So your fall cruise would not be covered. Check the Website after the shareholders meeting (in April?)

 

https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

Ahh, that makes sense, Cruise Suzy.  I was not aware of that, thank you!

[pmjnh]

23 hours ago, Cruise Suzy said:

The current benefit applies only to sailings through July 31, 2023. So your fall cruise would not be covered. Check the Website after the shareholders meeting (in April?)

 

https://www.carnivalcorp.com/shareholder-information/shareholder-benefit?c=140690&p=irol-sharebenefit

Thank you! Good to know.

[Micahs Grandad]

Have the mailing address but where does one get the form to send with the brokerage info? Do not see it on website

 

I do know that Carnival and Princess each has their own form and would imagine HAL would have its own.

Thanks

Stu

[FlaMariner]

There is no form.  Just include the required info.  Email is the way to go based on our experience.

 

 

[FlaMariner]

And once more, here is the info.......

 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2023 by FlaMariner

[goghd]

I submitted my stock info to HAL (via email) and in one business day received a reply.  Unfortunately the two cruises I have for the upcoming months do not qualify for the $100 stock credit. 

 

Just for reference if you have a casino or past cruiser fare category cruise you will not get the on board credit for owing the stock.   So I got cruise bargains (one was free for 14 days and the other was $200 for 11 days).  Guess I have to pay around $600 time 2 to get a $ 100 on board credit. The free one cost me $3K out of pocket (upgrade -350 earch, port fees and HIA for 2 people) and the $200 one cost me $1.2K (port fees and HIA)

 

So my October cruise which I paid for a 48 day cruise I will get $100 (if they extend the offer per email).

 

Not a good return on the stock purchase as I expected.  

[FlaMariner]

36 minutes ago, goghd said:

So I got cruise bargains (one was free for 14 days and the other was $200 for 11 days).

 

I'd take that over my $100 stock OBC anyway.....Enjoy the great rate and the cruise and the upgrades you chose to buy....we probably would have passed on the upgrade purchases and happily paid our port charges.

 

38 minutes ago, goghd said:

past cruiser fare category cruise you will not get the on board credit for owing the stock.

 

most of the cruises we book have the past guest price and we get the stock OBC.  Do you know the fare type that disallowed the stock OBC?

 

 

 

 

[pghflyer]

I send my trade confirmation in the day after I make the trade. Mine was sent about 4 months prior to cruise and took about a week to get a confirmation email. 

[goghd]

7 hours ago, FlaMariner said:

"most of the cruises we book have the past guest price and we get the stock OBC.  Do you know the fare type that disallowed the stock OBC?"

 

GOGHD Response:

They said the past guest price we received is "reduced-rate promotions" and the $100 credit cannot be awarded.  Looks like they speak out bot sides of their mouths since you received the OBC and I didn't.  So goes the double speak of HAL.  . 

 

 

 

Edited January 18, 2023 by goghd
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[Crew News]

I send my requests to my PCC as soon as Carnival approves the CCL OBC for the coming year and she takes care of the submission for me.  A response is received with the new booking invoice within 48 hours. 

[FlaMariner]

As far as time tracking the stock OBC request.......

 

Email request sent 1/5 @9:34am CT

OBC approved in email received 1/5 @9:42am CT

 

(I'm not sure this can be more efficient or faster or easier......8 minutes...LOL)

[ontheweb]

2 hours ago, FlaMariner said:

As far as time tracking the stock OBC request.......

 

Email request sent 1/5 @9:34am CT

OBC approved in email received 1/5 @9:42am CT

 

(I'm not sure this can be more efficient or faster or easier......8 minutes...LOL)

WOW! That's amazing. You may very well have just set a record for fastest OBC confirmation.

[Native Floridian 26]

On 1/18/2023 at 6:59 AM, goghd said:

Just for reference if you have a casino or past cruiser fare category cruise you will not get the on board credit for owing the stock.   

How do I know if I have a Past Cruiser Fare Category?  I have not been denied the stockholder OBC.