Want free money for your Royal Caribbean cruise? There's a great offer that could save you up to $400 quite easily.
UPDATE: It appears the gift card sale has ended early.
Royal Caribbean is running a sale on gift cards that could save you up to $400 on your next cruise with an exclusive offer for Crown & Anchor Society members.
The limited-time promotion offers a 10% discount on standard gift card purchases; however, members of Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program will receive an additional 10% savings during the sale. This means you could save 20% on gift card purchases with the potential to save $400.
Crown and Anchor Society members can purchase gift cards from this exclusive link to receive the 20% discount on gift card purchases. According to the terms and conditions, purchases must be $350 or more in a single transaction to receive the discount. The 20% discount is automatically applied at checkout when using the link above.
The maximum amount you can purchase from Royal Caribbean’s gift card portal online is $2,000 with one transaction. This would amount to $400 savings in a single purchase with the discount.
The gift card sale is scheduled to run from December 9, 2024 to December 20, 2024 for gift card purchases. However, the website states that this limited time offer could change at any time without notice.
Just be warned that you could run into an issue if you try to buy a bunch of cards.
According to the terms and conditions, the promo code that nets you this discount is "valid for single use only. Cannot be combined with any other offer."
One more caveat. The funds on these gift cards don’t expire, but if the card’s full value hasn’t been used within nine years from the date of purchase, you will need to contact customer service to transfer the remaining funds to a new gift card number.
Gift cards are restricted to purchase and use online in the United States.
Some members of Royal Caribbean’s Crown and Anchor Society have reportedly received emails about the gift card promotion with the link provided. The email states, “’Tis the season to max out the memories. From weekend getaways to longer escapes, everyone on your nice list will have their pick of adventures or onboard favorites with a Royal Caribbean® Gift Card.”
Royal Caribbean gift cards make an ideal holiday gift because they are highly versatile. These gift cards can be used as onboard credit during your cruise or applied directly toward your cruise fare. In essence, they function like a convenient gift certificate. Last year, Royal Caribbean overhauled their gift card program to make them easier to redeem and use. Now, the gift cards can be used on either Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises and do not expire.
This could be a great holiday gift for someone else, although there is an option to send it to yourself as a way to save money on your own cruise vacation!
Using Royal Caribbean Gift Cards
Before you buy a card, you should know what you can and cannot use it for.
Royal Caribbean allows you to use its gift cards towards the balance of your cruise fare, or onboard the ship as a kind of onboard credit.
When used before boarding, the gift card goes towards your cruise fare. When used onboard, the gift card will be used as a credit towards onboard purchases. You should note the onboard credit can only be used when onboard currency is USD, which is most sailings outside of China.
The gift cards are easy to use as well with multiple avenues for redemption. You can easily redeem gift cards on Royal Caribbean’s website or by calling the cruise line. Moreover, your travel agent can also help you apply the gift cards to your vacation.
In addition, you must be onboard your cruise to use the gift card as payment towards the onboard expense account. This means you cannot currently use gift cards towards pre-purchases such as drink packages, internet access, shore excursions, specialty dining and more.
Royal Caribbean also states that gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash or quasi-cash. This would include gambling chips, deposits, money orders, traveler’s checks and foreign currency.
