Cruise line gift cards: Where to buy them, how to spend them

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If you're racking your brain to come up with the perfect gift for your cruise-loving family member or friend, consider buying them a gift card or certificate from their favorite cruise line.

Cruisers will appreciate a gift they can use toward purchasing their cruise fare or splurging on a beverage package, specialty restaurant or spa treatment. Don't rule out the first-timers on your list; you can help them fund their first foray into cruising or surprise them with something extra to make their upcoming trip special.

If you're a cruiser, you may also want to purchase a gift card for yourself, especially when you can find a deal. AARP sometimes offers digital gift cards for cruise lines like Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean at a savings of up to 10%.

Gift cards purchased with Target's RedCard receive a 5% discount. You can also look for Black Friday sales on Disney gift cards at Sam's Club and other promotions offered through the cruise lines or retailers.

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Not every cruise line offers gift cards, and some have alternative ways to help pay for a portion of someone else's vacation. However, if you're in the market for cruise line gift cards, read on to find out which seven lines offer them, where to buy them and how to use them.

Holland America Line

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Holland America offers gift cards in denominations between $5 and $2,000 that are available to buy on its website. You can either purchase a physical card to send enclosed with a personal message or choose a digital version that the recipient can open online with personalized audio and photos.

The line offers one or two sales a year that feature an added perk, such as a $100 bonus card with a $1,000 purchase.

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.

Holland America's gift cards are also available at online retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart, in preset amounts. Certain banks feature credit card programs where you can redeem points for the cruise line's gift cards. If you prefer to shop in person, you'll find gift cards in stores such as Target, Publix, Kroger and Giant Eagle.

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Gift cards are only available in U.S. dollars. Gift cards are activated upon receipt, and they cannot be resold. In addition, buyers cannot purchase an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000 in one day.

Princess Cruises

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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. Expedited shipping is also available.

You can use Princess gift cards to pay for your cruise, including fares with the Princess Plus and Princess Premier all-inclusive packages .

Recipients can also settle part or all of their onboard bill with gift cards at the end of the cruise at the passenger services desk. That means gift cards can essentially pay for meals in specialty restaurants, shore excursions, spa treatments and other onboard splurges.

You cannot use the gift card to pay for land excursions as part of a cruisetour, flights booked through Princess or gratuities.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

You can find Princess gift cards in grocery stores like Kroger, Harris Teeter and Giant Eagle and online at retail sites such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.

Gift cards are only available to residents in the U.S. and Canada. Classic Gift Cards cannot be mailed to Canada, so Canadian residents should choose the eGift Card option.

Buyers are limited to a $10,000 online aggregate purchase in one day and a maximum of five transactions a day. Anyone can use the gift card since there's no name on the card.

Carnival Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line 's online gift cards are customizable from $100 up to $1,000. You can purchase a physical card that's mailed and even have it wrapped and delivered in a tin for an additional $1.99 (for up to five cards). If you prefer, you can choose an e-gift card that's sent to the recipient online.

The gift card can be used toward a cruise booking, pre-purchased shore excursions or spa treatments. You can also apply it to beverage packages and gratuities. If you'd like to use the card as an onboard credit, you must go to the guest services desk or Sail & Sign kiosk to apply the gift card as payment for your onboard bill once you're on the ship.

Related: Cruise onboard credit: What it is, where to get it and how best to use it

Carnival's gift cards are available in over 9,000 retail outlets, including Best Buy, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Lowe's, Safeway, Winn-Dixie and Publix. 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.

All gift cards are in U.S. dollars and not accepted on ships using a different onboard currency. You can transfer the gift card to another user since there are no names on the cards.

Disney Cruise Line

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Gift cards for Disney Cruise Line are sold online at shopdisney.com in preset amounts, from $25 to $500. You can choose from over 60 Disney designs of physical gift cards and have them shipped, or you can send a themed eGift Card.

Gift cards are also sold at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney retail locations throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. If you're purchasing them in person, you can load them for any amount from $15 to $1,000. The cards are reloadable with as little as $5 and up to $1,000. They can be reloaded at any location that sells the gift cards. That option is not available online.

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Use Disney gift cards to purchase a cruise, shore excursions, merchandise on the ship and other onboard expenses. You can also spend the cards at Disney-owned properties, like Disney's Vero Beach Resort; on trips or cruises with Adventures by Disney; for Disney on Broadway; and at retail stores and other Disney businesses.

You'll also find them in preset amounts at retailers like Target, Walmart and Best Buy.

Norwegian Cruise Line

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Norwegian Cruise Line ended its gift card program in 2021, but you still can send gifts to cruisers in the form of an onboard credit or spa credit. Onboard credit is available in $25 increments up to $100. Mandara Spa certificates are offered in amounts of $25, $50 and $100.

To send the gift, you'll need to know some personal information, including the birth date of the recipient or the reservation number for the booking. You can order the gift of onboard credits on Norwegian's website.

CruiseFirst certificates are another gift option. These advance purchase vouchers can be used to pay for cruises of six days or longer and are valued at double the price. For example, you'll pay $150 for a certificate worth $300. You can transfer these vouchers to another person as a gift without a charge.

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. These vouchers expire within three years of the purchase date.

Royal Caribbean

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Royal Caribbean is another line that uses a gift certificate program rather than gift cards. Certificates are available in the following U.S. dollar increments: $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $1,700 and $2,000. These certificates must be redeemed at least 10 days before the cruise.

Use them to pay the cruise fare, with some restrictions, or apply them toward onboard credit to cover specialty dining, beverage packages, spa treatments, gift shop purchases and other items. If you want to apply the gift certificates as payment for expenses on the ship, you'll need to redeem them online 10 days before the sailing date. They cannot be used for government taxes, fees, gratuities or casino play.

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Celebrity Cruises

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Celebrity Cruises has an online store where you can purchase onboard credit to celebrate someone's birthday, honeymoon, anniversary or other memorable occasion while on their cruise.

Gift certificates are available in $25 increments. These certificates can be purchased online if you know the recipient's reservation information, or you can call Celebrity's Store Customer Support team to place an order.

Note that gift cards cannot be used to pay shipboard charges, including gift shop purchases, casino debts, shore excursions or gratuities.

You can also give specialty dining certificates for $45 each. If the amount charged is less than that, the remaining sum will be applied to the passenger's onboard account.

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Royal Caribbean has updated their gift certificate program and the world’s largest cruise line now has new gift cards that you can purchase.

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While Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society members were the first to have access to the new gift cards, they are now open to the general public as of October 24, 2023.

The gift cards can be used for cruises on Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises. The cards can be redeemed for cruise fares, shore excursions, specialty dining, beverage packages, spa treatments, and more.

Cruisers can redeem the cards in the same area where payments are made on the cruise line’s website. You will also be able to check a card’s balance so you can see how much is left on a card.

The cards can also be redeemed on board Royal Caribbean cruise ships by visiting Guest Services and you can have it applied to your account.

They can be purchased online on RoyalCaribbean.com or by calling (866) 562-7625. They are only available in digital format making them easy to send or redeem.

The cards are sent via email and you can choose a delivery date if you are purchasing them as a gift. If you choose a future delivery date, you can also cancel the purchase as long as you do it at least one day in advance.

The gift cards can be purchased in amounts between $50 – $2,000 and there is no limit on the number of cards that you can buy. There are also no fees associated with purchasing a Royal Caribbean gift card.

While the funds on gift cards will never expire, they will need to be moved to a new card if the full value hasn’t been used in nine years. To do this, you can call Royal Caribbean’s customer support at (877) 246-6255.

Gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash or quasi-cash (for example, gaming chips, money orders, deposits, wire transfers, traveler’s checks, foreign currency, and similar items).

Royal Caribbean’s new gift cards are currently only available for those who live in the U.S. and they can only be purchased with USD.

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There’s a way that you can purchase gift cards for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and other cruise lines… all for a sharp 10% discount off their face value. This deal means you can save potentially hundreds of dollars off your next cruise.

That may sound too good to be true, but the offer is available through AARP, the popular senior interest group. There’s no catch or hoops to jump through, apart from being a member.

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 . That means you can save no matter your age.

Still, there are some details you should know. That’s why we recently signed up for the AARP program ourselves to see exactly how things work. Here is how to sign up, purchase cards, and take advantage of the savings…

Overview of the AARP Cruise Gift Card Program

First things first, what exactly is the deal offered by AARP?

As an interest group with tens of millions of members across the country, AARP is known for its influence. For members, it also offers a number of benefits and perks.

The group’s website includes everything from insurance plans to car buying programs to credit cards to literature about topics in aging. But the site also has what it calls “AARP Rewards.”

Here, the group offers all sorts of deals from discounted magazine subscriptions to book deals to sweepstakes entries. One of the biggest groups of deals, however, is dedicated to discounted gift cards.

You’ll find specials for gift cards entailing everything from restaurants to grocery stores. All of them offer a discount off the face value. For instance, there are $25 gift cards to movie theater chain AMC for $23 — about 8% off the face value.

Of all those discounts, it’s the cruise gift cards that seem to offer some of the best deals. Here, the cards are 10% off the face value . Given the cost of a cruise, that can save you potentially hundreds of dollars.

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At the time of this article, there are a total of five different cruise lines with gift cards available via AARP. The available lines include:

  • Royal Caribbean
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Holland America

Combined, these lines represent close to 100 cruise ships offering trips just about anywhere in the world. In other words, no matter if you want to sail the Caribbean or Australia, the Mediterranean or Alaska, you can do it while saving some serious money.

What Sort of Discount is Offered?

At the time of this writing, each cruise line on the AARP list of offers had two denominations of cards offered: $100 and $500.

Each card is offered at a 10% discount. So the $100 gift cards sell for $90 via AARP and the $500 cards sell for $450 .

So if you were to purchase a cruise costing $2,500, you could buy five of these cards for $2,250, saving yourself $250 off the purchase.

Do I Have to Be an AARP Member to Buy?

Of the five different cruise lines that have gift cards on the AARP website, three of them — Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Celebrity — specifically state they are for “Members Only.” Princess and Holland America don’t make that distinction.

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.

I’m Not Over 50 Years Old. Does That Mean I Can’t Get the Discount?

No! While AARP is known for being an interest group for older Americans, anyone can join, no matter their age. We were personally able to sign up for a membership and then access all the gift cards with no issue despite being under 50 years old.

Where Do I Go to Buy the Gift Cards?

So where exactly do you go to get your card? If you don’t yet have an AARP account, first you’ll need to register. If you sign up, expect a $12 per year charge. That’s a small price to pay for the ability to save up to 10% off your cruise.

If you’re already registered with AARP, follow these steps to find the gift cards:

  • Visit AARP.org
  • Click “AARP Rewards” in the menu at the top
  • Click “Login” at the top right of the next page and then enter your email/password
  • Once signed in, look for the drop down menu on the Rewards page. Select “Redeem” and then “All Rewards”
  • Scroll down until you see the heading “All Rewards”. Enter “cruise” in the search box to bring up all the discounted cruise gift cards

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. Then re-open the browser and sign back into AARP. When we signed up, it seemed to not recognize our new account at first.

Is There a Limit on How Many I Can Buy?

Yes. Each gift card will come with restrictions on how many are able to be purchased at once. The “Premium” items like Carnival gift cards had a limit of 25 per month. The non-premium cards had a lower limit of just five gift cards per month.

If you are headed on an expensive cruise, it may be that you have to purchase over multiple months to get all the gift cards you need.

Are There Special Restrictions on Using the Cards?

Before you buy the cruise cards, you’ll definitely want to read through all the fine print that’s provided on the AARP website about their use. Each cruise line seems to have different rules regarding usage.

For instance, Royal Caribbean only allows you to use the card for a new reservation. And you have to book the cruise, pay a deposit, and then email in a copy of the gift certificate to apply to your remaining balance.

Lines like Princess and Carnival are more lenient on when and where you can use the card, but it’s still smart to understand the rules about the cards before buying. You can find the terms on the AARP site before purchasing.

Can I Use These Cards For Myself?

Absolutely. Like other gift cards, the cruise cards don’t have anyone’s name attached. You can use them like cash. So if you want to buy them as a gift for someone, you can do that. Or if you have a cruise coming up and want to use the discount to save money, you can do that too.

Are the Gift Cards Physical or Digital?

If you’re wanting to purchase these as a gift, then you should know that the discounted cards are actually digital. According to the fine print on AARP, each of these is “fulfilled as a digital gift code.”

So you should receive the card via email.

Are the AARP Discount Cruise Cards a Good Deal?

If you’re looking for a deal, it doesn’t get much better than this. With no strings attached, hoops to jump through, or other headaches, you can essentially get 10% off the cost of your cruise by buying these gift certificates and then using them to pay for the trip. So a $2,000 cruise becomes $1,800 just with buying the cards through AARP.

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. The only difference is instead of paying full price, you get a discount.

If you plan to cruise one of the lines offering the cards, we see no reason not to take advantage.

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On your payment page click on gift card, enter the card number, the pin and the amount you want applied to the card. I have done this multiple times. Good luck and happy cruising.

Unfortunately, the discount for the Princess Cruises gift card has gone from 10% to 8%. I asked AARP about this, and they said that the discount amount is up to Princess, not AARP.

Travel insurance will not reimburse payment towards a cryise paid with a gift card should you need to cancel for any reason.

No place to add gift card online for payment. Called gift card #, they can’t add it no place on cruise personalizer. So exactly hiw are yiu redeeming Princess gift for cruise payment.

AARP Rewards (and thus access to gift cards) is only available to US residents. Wish I’d known this before joining AARP (which you can do as a Canadian).

Go online and chat. I just did it and cancelled my membership and got reimbursed. Same problem you had.

Warning: The AARP site does not support Safari, only Chrome. Mac users, I just saved you half an hour, you’re welcome. I left them lots of feedback.

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By bar1068 , February 13, 2023 in Royal Caribbean International

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I made the semi-mistake of purchasing a RCI discounted gift card from AARP, something we've done a number of times when cruising Carnival. I mostly knew previously AARP offered discounted "gift certificates", was surprised when I went on AARP's site to see RCI "gift CARDS". I almost purchased enough gift cards to pay the balance of our cruise fare for our upcoming cruise on the Harmony of the Seas, but before "pulling the trigger" I did some "research" which suggested RCI handles gift cards differently than CCL. With that, I declined to purchase enough discounted cards to pay our cruise balance, but because of what I was told by an RCI customer service person, that we actually could purchase them and apply them online, I took a chance and purchased a lower denomination card and tried applying  it to our cruise fare, and of course, it did not work as the rep explained. I did end up using their process of sending the gift card information to an RCI gift certificate email. They acknowledged receipt of the card information and replied via email that the gift card balance would be "reflected on your reservation" within 10 business days.

So, all of that said, where can I, or is there somewhere on RCI's website under my cruise reservation where I can see that card was applied to my  reservation, as I would assume as some sort of on board credit as we've since paid the balance of the cruise fare? I'm not seeing anything like that when I log on to view my cruise information. Our cruise is in May. Thanks. 

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When I log into the RCI website and go to my planner ("manage my cruise"), I see my OBC in two places at the top of the screen (pics). I don't see the information when I look at the app. Someone else may know if there is a place in the app where you can see it. 

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Please tell me where to look on AARP for RCL gift cards. Very interested. We are new to AARP and didn’t know about the benefit of discounted gift cards

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2 minutes ago, Weluv2cruise2gether said: Very interested.

After hearing all the issues folks have had with them, you might not be.

Thanks

8 minutes ago, Biker19 said: After hearing all the issues folks have had with them, you might not be.

Yea, I would agree. Not bashing or anything like that, however use of discounted gift cards on Royal, much more cumbersome than say Carnival. We've easily saved hundreds, maybe thousands buying discounted gc's on AARP and Allstate's websites and applying to our cruise balances and for OBC. The handful of Royal cruises we taken, we've seen discounted gift certificates in the past, but they didn't appear straight forward to redeem.

2 hours ago, jbrinkm said: When I log into the RCI website and go to my planner ("manage my cruise"), I see my OBC in two places at the top of the screen (pics). I don't see the information when I look at the app. Someone else may know if there is a place in the app where you can see it.   

Thanks....I'll look for it there.

13 minutes ago, Weluv2cruise2gether said: Please tell me where to look on AARP for RCL gift cards. Very interested. We are new to AARP and didn’t know about the benefit of discounted gift cards

These gift cards/certificates are from AARP rewards which is a separate website. When you are on AARP's website there should be a link on the top of the page to sign up.

The RCL gift certificates are only good for the cruise fare-

1 minute ago, ngrund said: These gift cards/certificates are from AARP rewards which is a separate website. When you are on AARP's website there should be a link on the top of the page to sign up.   The RCL gift certificates are only good for the cruise fare-

According to RCI reps I've talked to, they supposedly can be used for onboard spending. The RCI site used to redeem gift certificates has 2 options, to apply the certificate to the cruise fare or for OBC. However whats most confusing is that discounted gift certificates don't seem to be offered any longer, only gift cards, on the discounted which have different values to input into the redemption site. Also as I mentioned the email response I received when I emailed the gift card info the redemption site, says the gift card value will be added to my reservation, whatever that means.

7 minutes ago, bar1068 said: According to RCI reps I've talked to, they supposedly can be used for onboard spending. The RCI site used to redeem gift certificates has 2 options, to apply the certificate to the cruise fare or for OBC. However whats most confusing is that discounted gift certificates don't seem to be offered any longer, only gift cards, on the discounted which have different values to input into the redemption site. Also as I mentioned the email response I received when I emailed the gift card info the redemption site, says the gift card value will be added to my reservation, whatever that means.

There seem to be two separate products-

RCL gift cards purchased from RCL that can be redeemed on RCL's website and these discounted "certificates"  from AARP those have to be e-mailed to some 3rd party to apply them.

This is from AARP rewards website:

STEP 1 Book your Royal Caribbean cruise vacation

Online: www.royalcaribbean.com

Call: 866-504-3941

Deposit Required at the time of reservation

STEP 2 Redeem Certificate

After making your cruise reservation, email a copy of the Gift Certificate along with your cruise reservation booking number to [email protected]. The value of the Gift Certificate will then be applied to your cruise reservation. Please allow up to 10 business days. You will be notified once the certificate has been applied to your reservation.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

Gift Certificate must be redeemed through Royal Caribbean International for the US dollar value as outlined on the face of the certificate.

Certificate must be used as a form of payment towards a new reservation made directly with Royal Caribbean. Once the gift certificate is applied to the reservation made, the reservation may be transferred to your preferred travel agency.

Certificate is valid only for Royal Caribbean International sailings in USD and is not redeemable for cash. It may be applied to all ships, departures and stateroom categories.

Certificate can only be applied to a NEW individual reservation in USD.

Certificate may not be applied to a group reservation, charter or customized group program.

Certificate may not be used towards onboard credit or to settle any shipboard charges.

A deposit is required at the time of booking.

Certificates may be used in multiples and may be used to supplement cash payment or credit card.

All reservations are subject to availability.

Once a reservation has been made with a Certificate, normal cancellation policy, schedules for deposit and final payments shall apply.

Changes to the reservation may be permitted, subject to availability.

Certificate is transferable only when gifted and bears no expiration date.

Certificate is nonrefundable and not replaceable whether lost, stolen or if booking is cancelled.

Certificate shall be void where prohibited or restricted by law and if sold for cash or other consideration.

16 minutes ago, bar1068 said: According to RCI reps I've talked to, they supposedly can be used for onboard spending. The RCI site used to redeem gift certificates has 2 options, to apply the certificate to the cruise fare or for OBC. However whats most confusing is that discounted gift certificates don't seem to be offered any longer, only gift cards, on the discounted which have different values to input into the redemption site. Also as I mentioned the email response I received when I emailed the gift card info the redemption site, says the gift card value will be added to my reservation, whatever that means.

It was quite a while ago (pre covid), but when I tried to redeem mine on the website, I got error messages, so I called RCL and was told that the ones from AARP are different and to e-mail them to that address and they can't be used for anything other than the fare.

Luckily I only bought 2, so it wasn't over the fare

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I received a $250 e gift certificate Christmas 2019.  The 2020 cruiseI was planning to use it on was cancelled due to Covid.  I found the original email, clicked on the link to redeem and chose onboard credit.  It looked like everything went through just fine, but never showed up in the app, nor any confirmations. 

My TA noticed that there was a random $250 payment in the history and it was not applied to anything.  I explained I thought it was the e certificate.  I emailed her all the info such as certificte # pin, date of redemption etc.  She contacted RCI and they said it would have to be escalated and it would take 7 business days to get it straightened out.  

Well, within 2 hours my TA received  conrfirmation of an onboard amenity  in the form of a $250 onboard credit and it now shows on my booking.  She emailed me the confirmation to take with me, just in case there are any issues.

Cruiser_1977

@Weluv2cruise2gether  The RCCL gift cards/certificates are an upgraded level and you have to be an AARP member to buy them. As of today there are two options a $100 card for $90 or a $500 card for $450. Screenshots below:

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2 minutes ago, JennyB1977 said: @Weluv2cruise2gether  The RCCL gift cards/certificates are an upgraded level and you have to be an AARP member to buy them. As of today there are two options a $100 card for $90 or a $500 card for $450. Screenshots below:

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benefits of using your SeaPass Card at casino royale

By Donna Heiderstadt | Published on March 7, 2024

On Royal Caribbean ships, your SeaPass® card is your key to almost every experience while sailing on the cruise line's fleet of cruise ships — including the casino. The size of a hotel room keycard, you'll receive your SeaPass upon arriving to your stateroom. It will allow you to access your stateroom, order cocktails in the ship's bars and lounges, enjoy specialty dining, make purchases in the onboard shops and get on and off the ship while in port — but that's not all. Your SeaPass® card can also be used to play the slots or place a bet in Casino Royale℠, the gaming venue that's onboard every Royal Caribbean ship. Even better, using your card when you play offers a number of benefits that are similar to the loyalty programs of land-based casinos.

If you're age 18 or older (21 on Alaska sailings) and plan to spend time in Casino Royale on an upcoming voyage, it's worth knowing about all the bonuses, comps and VIP extras you can earn by using your SeaPass to play. Whether you plan to spin for a jackpot win or place bets at the gaming tables, when you rack up points using your SeaPass in the casino, you stack up benefits.

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These incremental bonuses, which are tallied via a free Club Royale® membership, can quickly add value and enjoyment to your cruise experience — and your overall return. Every time you play the slots, spend an hour or two at the blackjack table or place a pile of chips on your lucky number at the roulette table, you'll earn reward points and tier credits that can grant you access to a plethora of benefits during your voyage and ashore.

Here's a look at the rewards, bonuses, comps and VIP extras you can earn through Club Royale while using your SeaPass during your Casino Royale cruise experience. Learning about these benefits is key if you love to woo Lady Luck while on vacation or even if you just dabble in gaming but are a frequent cruiser. You'll quickly discover that time spent in a cruise ship casino can make your vacation more enjoyable given the free perks you'll receive as a Club Royale member. All you need to do is simply insert or tap your card while using the machines or present your card at the gaming tables and you'll begin earning rewards.

Earning Points With Club Royale

Using your SeaPass to earn Club Royale points couldn't be simpler. With your card, you'll earn one point for every $5 you play on a slot machine and for every $10 you play on a video poker machine. This includes all bets, even with the replayed winnings/credits you've accrued. The longer you play, the faster you'll accrue points since they're earned based on the total dollar amount cycled through the machine.

With table games, points accrued are based on the type of table game being played, your average bet and how long you play.

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Understanding The Program And Its Tier Levels

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Club Royale membership renews on an annual basis. The program year begins April 1 and goes to March 31 the following year. All tier credits accumulated during that period count toward your member tier status. This means if you're a frequent cruiser and you plan to hit the machines or tables using your SeaPass, it's advantageous to book a cruise and join Club Royale as soon after April 1 as possible. That way, you'll have a full year to earn tier credits and advance your membership status.

At the beginning of each program year, all members tier credits are reset to zero. If you cruise enough and visit Casino Royale frequently, you can advance to a higher tier level based on the tier credits you earn, all while enjoying some cool added benefits.

Choice members earn tier credits that can be used toward FreePlay — credit you can only use at Casino Royale — and other onboard perks. Choice members also receive a $200 credit for use onboard at Regalia Fine Jewelry and Effy Boutique as well as exclusive offers and access to special events and promotions.

Once you reach 2,500 tier credits, you'll enjoy Prime status. This level unlocks perks such as a waived casino convenience fee, a 10% discount at Vitality℠ Spa , discounts on VOOM® high-speed internet packages, a $250 Regalia Fine Jewelry and Effy Boutique credit, discounted stateroom rates for family and friends and a complimentary Interior stateroom for two on one cruise. Yes, you read that correctly: a free cruise.

Cruise and play often enough to earn 25,000 tier credits and you'll reach Signature member status. At this level, you'll enjoy free Wi-Fi for one device, a $350 Regalia Fine Jewelry and Effy Boutique credit, a 15% spa discount and a complimentary Balcony stateroom on one cruise — all in addition to all the other perks you've stacked up.

If your luck and skill earn you 100,000 tier credits, you'll reach Masters status. As a member of the highest tier, you'll enjoy Club Royale's most exclusive benefits, including a welcome lunch, access to Coastal Kitchen restaurant, a 20% spa discount, onboard credit to use any way you choose, and a complimentary Grand Suite on one cruise.

Prime Time: Free Casino Drinks

Using your SeaPass to accrue membership tier credits in Club Royale can also let you quench your thirst as you play — for free. As a Club Royale benefit, complimentary drinks are offered at the casino, during operating hours, to Prime, Signature and Masters guests. Once you reach Prime status, the casino host will reward you with a Prime sticker for your SeaPass and your drinks will be comped as you play.

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Casino Royale Points Onboard

With Club Royale, the benefits are immediate no matter what your tier level. Rewards points earned for play at Casino Royale can be redeemed as FreePlay gaming credits or converted to onboard credit that can be used for dining, shore excursions, spa and other activities during your sailing.

As you play, regardless of your tier status, points earned throughout your cruise can also qualify you for Instant Rewards. These rewards can include discounts on future cruises and even complimentary sailings.

To see what Instant Rewards are being offered on your cruise, visit the casino host desk, where you'll find the current month’s “Rack Up the Rewards” flyer, which details the number of points you need to earn on your current sailing to receive a discount or a free cruise. These vary by voyage and change monthly.

Instant Reward Certificates are valid for 30 days from your cruise end date, and if redeemed with Next Cruise while onboard as a Book Later reservation, you will qualify for additional booking bonuses. Booking bonuses include FreePlay, onboard credit, or even a complimentary stateroom upgrade.

Qualify for Exclusive Club Royale Offers

Another way to earn cruise discounts and free cruises is via marketing-based offers to Club Royale members. Royal Caribbean sends these offers by both regular mail and email as well as delivering them via the Club Royale member website.

The recipients for these offers are selected based on a range of criteria — both demographic as well as the number of times they've cruised and their past casino activity. The more you play on a cruise, the better your subsequent offers are apt to be. These can range from a $100 cruise discount to a complimentary cruise in a Grand Suite, typically on a number of ships and sail dates in the future. You'll need to act quickly to take advantage of these offers.

Receive Invites To Vip Events And Tournaments

The final perk of Club Royale membership involves some VIP treatment. Just for using your SeaPass and becoming a member, you can qualify for exclusive casino offers and invitations to Club Royale VIP events and special tournaments happening onboard your ship. Once you reach Prime tier, you'll also receive exclusive booking rates for family and friends for up to two additional staterooms — perfect if you want to cruise with siblings, kids or grandkids — as well as special offers with partnership casinos back on land.

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Cruise Ship Casino Rumors And Myths

Are cruise ship casinos rigged? The answer to this persistent rumor is no!

What about the rumor that using your SeaPass ruins your odds? It's also not true. Using a SeaPass in no way affects the outcome. Your SeaPass does not communicate with the slot machine or table games other than simply recording the amount and time of gameplay.

If you're ready to enjoy the benefits of using your SeaPass card at Casino Royale, learn more about the rewards you can stack up .

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Written By DONNA HEIDERSTADT

Donna Heiderstadt, a New York City-based freelance writer and editor, specializes in covering the cruise market and is a contributor to ThePointsGuy.com , Islands.com , ShermansTravel.com , Fodors.com and other travel websites and publications. She has visited more than 95 countries and has taken more than 70 cruises.

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