Many cruise lines offer shareholder benefits for their stockholders. These benefits can include onboard credit, discounts on cruises and shore excursions, and other perks. For example, some of the benefits may be:
- Onboard credit: Shareholders can receive onboard credit on select sailings. The amount of onboard credit varies based on the length of the cruise and the stateroom category booked.
- Reduced cruise fares: Shareholders may be eligible for reduced cruise fares on select sailings.
- Priority boarding: Shareholders may be eligible for priority boarding, allowing them to board the ship earlier than other guests.
Here are some examples of the monetary shareholder benefits offered by some of the popular cruise lines:
- Carnival Cruise Line: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation (CCL) receive onboard credit of $50 per stateroom on cruises of 7 days or longer and $25 per stateroom on cruises of 6 days or less.
- Royal Caribbean: Shareholders of Royal Caribbean Group (RCL) receive onboard credit of $50 to $250 per stateroom, depending on the length of the cruise.
- Norwegian Cruise Line: Shareholders of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) receive onboard credit of $50 to $250 per stateroom, depending on the length of the cruise.
- Princess Cruises: Shareholders of Carnival Corporation (CCL) receive onboard credit of $50 to $250 per stateroom, depending on the length of the cruise.
- Princess Cruises is owned by Carnival Cruise Line (same as above)
To qualify for shareholder benefits, you typically need to own a minimum number of shares of the cruise line’s stock for a certain period of time. The exact requirements vary by cruise line, so it’s important to check with the specific cruise line you hold stock in to find out their shareholder benefits program.
It’s also important to note that while shareholder benefits can be a nice perk, they may not be the only factor to consider when investing in a cruise line’s stock. It’s important to do your research and consider other factors such as the company’s financial performance and growth prospects before making an investment decision.
Note: The information I provide is general information and should not be considered as professional financial advice or recommendations. It’s important to always seek the advice of a qualified financial advisor or conduct your own research before making any financial decisions. Any actions taken based on the information I provide are done so at your own risk. I strongly advise you to consult with a professional before making any financial decisions.