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So a $2,000 cruise becomes $1,800 just with buying the cards through AARP. Like other gift cards, the cruise cards don’t have anyone’s name attached. So if you want to buy them as a gift for someone, you can do that.
I’m Not Over 50 Years Old. Does That Mean I Can’t Get the Discount?
The only thing left I can think to check would be Target and Walmart, possibly Kohls. There might be a store very near to me that has them, but having already gone to 5 stores in order to find them takes the "not that hard to find" portion of you're statement out of it. Target sells Carnival gift cards, and provided you’re a Target Red member, you get the same 5% discount as you would on anything else purchased with the card. Even better, before you think you have to be an older American to join up and get these savings on cruise gift cards, membership is open to anyone. Beware of third party or private sales through Facebook or other social media. Cruise lines do not permit gift cards to be resold, something buyers need to be aware of.
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Princess Cruises also offers gift cards on its website in denominations between $5 and $2,000. Buyers can personalize the line's eGift Card with photos and audio for the recipient. Princess Classic Gift Cards arrive by mail, with free shipping on cards over $100. Some stores may have them, but they're not always easy to locate, depending on how the cards are displayed.
What Sort of Discount is Offered?
We just bought 4 $500 cards for $1800 on AARP, that's the usual 10% discount they offer. Only change from the past was that we didn't need to use any points to get them. The person I am getting it for would just enjoy the physical card. Gift cards are usually sold in either $50, $100 or $500 denominations, so you can pay $450 to get a $500 gift card. Note that Royal Caribbean gift card can only be purchased in increments of $50 USD, $100 USD, $250 USD, $500 USD, $1,000 USD, $1,500 USD, $1,700 USD, and $2,000 USD. Unfortunately, Norwegian Cruise Line suspended their gift card program effective end of day on December 31, 2021.
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However, when we tried to register for a free AARP account, we repeatedly reached an error page. When we went ahead and joined as paying members (the charge is just $12 a year), we were able to sign-up with no issue. Once signed up, we were able to access all the gift cards available. Celebrity and Royal Caribbean have the most limitations on what gift cards can be used for.
Credit Card Reward Programs
Allstate has the Princess cards on occasion, usually @ 10% off, was @ 15% off for a short time. Allstate Rewards is very hit or miss for me, when it works it's great but most of the time I can't get the website to work. I just saw them for the first time (that I noticed) at Stop & Shop. I was hoping they were having a special deal like 5x Gas Points, but they didn't have that this week.
You can also purchase gift cards on board Carnival's ships. You can buy as many cards as you'd like, but there is a maximum online transaction of five gift cards at one time. You can use the cards to pay for cruise bookings, pre-cruise expenses or onboard charges covering specialty dining, beverages, shore excursions, spa treatments, gratuities and other purchases. They can also be used to buy Holland America's "Have It All" bundle, which includes a beverage package, shore excursion credit, Wi-Fi and specialty restaurant meals. AMEX Blue Cash Preferred gives 6% back on grocery, so I used to buy Carnival gift cards at stores.
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Every dollar helps, whether the money goes towards the cruise fare or buying a popular add-on, such as a drink package, spa treatment, or shore excursion. Whether you are going on a cruise or want to help someone pay for their cruise, buying a gift card or certificate towards a cruise line may seem like a great idea. Cruise Hive was established back in 2008 and among the earliest blogs in the industry. Since the start, it's been our aim to provide the latest cruise news covering all the major cruise lines.
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We’ll admit that it was a little confusing on how to find the discounted cruise gift cards at first. When creating a new account like we did, we suggest that once you register, go ahead and sign out, then close your browser. When we signed up, it seemed to not recognize our new account at first. Most cruise gift certificates are available in US dollars only, although Disney does offer gift cards in Canadian dollars. In addition, the majority are not available for residents outside of Canada and the United States, so not suitable for out of country friends and family.
When you choose to apply (and are approved) for a new credit card through our site, we may receive compensation from our partners, and this may impact how or where these products appear. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information. You can purchase up to 10 certificates per person at a time, and they can only be applied to new reservations on voyages scheduled at least 120 days out from the purchase date of the certificate. Only one certificate can be used per sailing — and there are a few other restrictions.
There are several ways you can use a gift card on a Carnival cruise. If you are buying a cruise, gift cards can be applied to the fare price, but cannot be used to pay port fees or taxes on the fare. Whether you are given the card as a gift or promotion, or if you win one through a raffle or other event, it can be a great way to pay for extra fun on your Fun Ship cruise. Everything you need to know about Carnival Cruise Line Gift Cards. Where to find the cruise gift cards and how to use them on your next Carnival cruise vacation. Gift cards are also sold at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney retail locations throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada.
The only difference is instead of paying full price, you get a discount. If you don’t yet have an AARP account, first you’ll need to register. That’s a small price to pay for the ability to save up to 10% off your cruise. The pre-purchase window for certain products and activities closes between one and three days prior to the sail date.
You’ll find specials for gift cards entailing everything from restaurants to grocery stores. For instance, there are $25 gift cards to movie theater chain AMC for $23 — about 8% off the face value. Gift cards for Princess Cruises are only redeemable for purchases onboard Princess' ships or applied as payment to a Princess booking.
But to make the most of the offer, you need to buy your Carnival gift cards during the promotions where 4x points are offered. Verizon is another option for receiving up to 10% off Carnival gift cards, but it relies on you being a Verizon customer and having rewards points to spend. If you are a Verizon customer then this is better than using AARP since you don’t have to pay any extra.
The ship's itinerary was not impacted, the liner wrote in a press release, and cruise-goers will reach Roatan's Mahogany Bay today on schedule. Before returning to port in Tampa on April 25, the ship is scheduled to stop in Cozumel, Mexico on April 23. Get instant access to members-only products and hundreds of discounts, a free second membership, and a subscription to AARP the Magazine.
But if you were buying at least one $500 gift card, the savings become significant. Just be aware that you can only use a maximum of nine Carnival gift cards at once. However, this very much seems to be the exception, and most people who’ve bought from AARP and discussed their experience on forums and social media report almost instant delivery of e-gift cards. And since you can still shop around and buy your cruise how and when you want, you can buy the cards, and then wait for a deal that looks good to you.
