Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 1, 2009 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2009 How does it work if you are a shareholder of Carnival stock on a princes cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 1, 2009 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2009 You must own 100 shares or more of CCL stock. When you book a cruise, as soon as you make final payment you must fax or e mail your proof of stock to Liza McDaniel at Princess headquarters in California and have her apply your OBC to your cruise. OBC will vary depending on length of cruise. I think the maximum is $250. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 1, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted August 1, 2009 You must own 100 shares or more of CCL stock. When you book a cruise, as soon as you make final payment you must fax or e mail your proof of stock to Liza McDaniel at Princess headquarters in California and have her apply your OBC to your cruise. OBC will vary depending on length of cruise. I think the maximum is $250. Ron First thanks. is there a amount depending on the # of day on the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted August 1, 2009 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Explanation of CCL stockholder benefit here: http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/14/140690/shareben.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 1, 2009 #5 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Explanation of CCL stockholder benefit here: http://media.corporate-ir.net/media_files/irol/14/140690/shareben.pdf Thanks Toto - I had that file buried somewhere, just found it now. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 1, 2009 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2009 How does it work if you are a shareholder of Carnival stock on a princes cruise The following was exerpted from Toto's post. Just wanted you to know that each year when they issue their annual report' date=' the July 31st date always reflects the following year. They have been using this same format forever (or at least since I bought my stock more than 10 years ago) The benefit is applicable on sailings through July 31, 2010 aboard the brands listed below. Certain restrictions apply. Applications to receive these benefits must be made prior to cruise departure date.This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc. Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agentrates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer. This benefit is not transferable and cannot be used forcasino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account. Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Princess Chatterer Posted August 1, 2009 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2009 If your cruise agent offers a "reduced rate" are you excluded? "anyone cruising on a reduced-rate ..... are excluded from this offer" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted August 1, 2009 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2009 If your cruise agent offers a "reduced rate" are you excluded? "anyone cruising on a reduced-rate ..... are excluded from this offer" Not sure what you mean by reduced rate? But we always book through a TA and get a huge discount, and not had a problem one getting the stockholder shipboard credit. I wonder if they are not referring to a TA rate or something similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethel5 Posted August 1, 2009 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2009 It is not available for travel agent rates or group bookings-such as weddings etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 1, 2009 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2009 The following was exerpted from Toto's post. Just wanted you to know that each year when they issue their annual report, the July 31st date always reflects the following year. They have been using this same format forever (or at least since I bought my stock more than 10 years ago) The benefit is applicable on sailings through July 31, 2010 aboard the brands listed below. Certain restrictions apply. Applications to receive these benefits must be made prior to cruise departure date.This benefit is available to shareholders holding a minimum of 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc. Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agentrates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced-rate or complimentary basis are excluded from this offer. This benefit is not transferable and cannot be used forcasino credits/charges and gratuities charged to your onboard account. Only one onboard credit per shareholder-occupied stateroom. Reservations must be made by February 28, 2010. Never had a problem with using the CCL OBC for anything - I do not use the casino, however I did cash in some unused OBC for cash in the casino. All of the OBC's show on your statement and go into one OBC pot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #11 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hi Ron - always good to read your posts. After July 2010, can we assume that the credits for stock ownership will change, or go away entirely? The current price for 100 shares is, around $2,700. If you only got the $250 credit for a single cruise, am I correct in thinking that's nearly a 10% return on your money? if, like us, you cruise on Princess multiple times in a year, can you get it for each cruise (sorry if that's been answered; I admit I haven't gone to the link provided earlier). Thanks Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted August 1, 2009 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Hi Ron - always good to read your posts. Can you tell me what the current price for CCL stock is? What was it a year ago? Also, after July 2010, can we assume that the credits for stock ownership will change, or go away entirely? Thanks, Denise Price is now around $25 per share - a year ago, when I bought, it was $39 - so much for that. They were paying a dividend also, but that has stopped temporarily. They decide whether to leave it or change it at their annual board meeting - not sure when that is. It's a pretty good buy right now, it was down to $18 at the start of the recession. Go for it! Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 1, 2009 Author #13 Share Posted August 1, 2009 If you go on at least 2 cruises a year it is a great ROI on your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sorry here are my specific questions: 1) Will this offer of OBC change or go away after July '10 2) Could we buy stock now and apply the OBC to our two separate 15-day cruises in Nov.-Dec. (i.e. for a total of $500). That is to say, can it be applied to cruises you have already booked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Currently the price appears to be $27.99 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted August 1, 2009 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Sorry here are my specific questions: 1) Will this offer of OBC change or go away after July '10 2) Could we buy stock now and apply the OBC to our two separate 15-day cruises in Nov.-Dec. (i.e. for a total of $500). That is to say, can it be applied to cruises you have already booked? No. it is unlikely to go away they have renewed it every year for many years and yes you can get the credit for cruises already booked, you apply for the credit after final payment is made for the cruise and you can get the credit for as many cruises as you take on any line Carnival owns.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thank you Goldenrod - can you direct me to the site/person from whom we could purchase the stock (we no longer deal with a money manager so would be on our own). Thanks Denise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted August 1, 2009 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Thank you Goldenrod - can you direct me to the site/person from whom we could purchase the stock (we no longer deal with a money manager so would be on our own). Thanks Denise you could use any of the on-line trading sites if you don't have a regular stock broker, E Trade, Scott Trade and many others. PS We have a winter home in Sun City Grand :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLLund Posted August 1, 2009 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I bought my CCL stock 2 weeks before a Princess Cruise and got the OBC. Also I bought it in my 401K and not personally which doesn't matter at all to Princess. This week I was encouraged to read this article in the WSJ online Smart Money 3 Stocks for a Rebounding Economy at SmartMoney.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Goldenrod, we've met quite a few people from the Sun Cities while cruising! There is a "club" for AZ Cruisers. We attended a fun lunch at Dave & Buster's in Tempe earlier this year and we just missed one in our neck of the woods at Dillons on Thunderbird. We make our move for the winter on Oct. 3. I am keen to purchase the CCL stock on Monday thru Scott Trade. I think it's wise to do it now, as the stock appears to be inching up. DH is always the skeptic so he is asking if the OBC you receive because you're a stockholder can be offset by any other special offers. For instance, we're receiving double FCC credits on our upcoming B2B. Our travel agent always gets us big discounts - such discounts do not affect the stock OBC does it? Sorry Toto, I think you made that clear but, as I said, DH is soooo cautious in this terrible economy. I guess the short question is, do you get the stock OBC no matter what other discounts or OBC you received? I realize you can't get it if you're a travel agent yourself; on a free cruise, etc. But I'm assuming that we will purchase the stock, submit the proof of purchase to Princess prior to our Nov. 7 deparutre, and voila, each of those two cruises will show a $250 additional OBC? P.S. Toto - I guess we got smacked down right and proper for our trvia thread lol. BTW, I weigh in heavily on your NOT changing your name, unless it's to something like Toto2Kansas2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 1, 2009 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Goldenrod, we've met quite a few people from the Sun Cities while cruising! There is a "club" for AZ Cruisers. We attended a fun lunch at Dave & Buster's in Tempe earlier this year and we just missed one in our neck of the woods at Dillons on Thunderbird. We make our move for the winter on Oct. 3. I am keen to purchase the CCL stock on Monday thru Scott Trade. I think it's wise to do it now, as the stock appears to be inching up. DH is always the skeptic so he is asking if the OBC you receive because you're a stockholder can be offset by any other special offers. For instance, we're receiving double FCC credits on our upcoming B2B. Our travel agent always gets us big discounts - such discounts do not affect the stock OBC does it? Sorry Toto, I think you made that clear but, as I said, DH is soooo cautious in this terrible economy. I guess the short question is, do you get the stock OBC no matter what other discounts or OBC you received? I realize you can't get it if you're a travel agent yourself; on a free cruise, etc. But I'm assuming that we will purchase the stock, submit the proof of purchase to Princess prior to our Nov. 7 deparutre, and voila, each of those two cruises will show a $250 additional OBC? P.S. Toto - I guess we got smacked down right and proper for our trvia thread lol. BTW, I weigh in heavily on your NOT changing your name, unless it's to something like Toto2Kansas2. Tell your husband the skeptic that yes, you will receive all of your OBC. We quadruple dip. FCC credit, shareholder credit, TA credit and Princess credit. We get it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Two hands to the lips and a big MWAH MWAH Pia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted August 1, 2009 #23 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Tell your husband the skeptic that yes, you will receive all of your OBC. We quadruple dip. FCC credit, shareholder credit, TA credit and Princess credit. We get it all. I concur you will get the credit! We have used it many times with no problems:D:D:Dwe now own the stock basically for free as our credits have been over $2500 and we have two more cruises coming up. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayCalif-Ariz R Us Posted August 1, 2009 #24 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yes, I guess the question is, given that 4 long cruises a year is not unusual for us, we have missed out on quite a bit of OBC. But water under the bridge and all that. I imagine that Colran probably told us about this a couple of years ago while we were sipping margaritas with them in Acapulco - but obviously a sledgehammer was needed. But I'm very appreciative of this information. Denise & Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted August 1, 2009 #25 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Yes, I guess the question is, given that 4 long cruises a year is not unusual for us, we have missed out on quite a bit of OBC. But water under the bridge and all that. I imagine that Colran probably told us about this a couple of years ago while we were sipping margaritas with them in Acapulco - but obviously a sledgehammer was needed. But I'm very appreciative of this information. Denise & Alan According to your sig line, I already see $500 coming to you shortly. Go buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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