Military Cruise Benefits for Dream Vacations

If you've always wanted to voyage through the untamed beauty of an Alaska cruise to experience glaciers, wildlife and national parks or embark on a European cruise to walk through ancient civilizations in the Mediterranean or Northern Europe, there’s sure to be a Princess® cruise vacation that immerses you in the destination for an unbeatable value, especially if you're a service member.

Princess provides special offers on cruises to those who have served our country. Cruise discounts for military and other limited-time offers will occasionally be available. Outside of the seasonal offers, the Military Cruise Benefit Program is available all year and offers onboard spending money for any cruise to any destination. You'll have extra money for shore excursions, specialty dining, a spa service or more, on that Caribbean cruise that you've always dreamt of taking.

Key takeaways

Princess Cruises honors active duty and veteran service members from the U.S. and Canada with year-round Military Cruise Benefits that provide onboard spending money on eligible sailings.
The Military Cruise Benefit Program applies to cruises to any destination, giving qualified guests added value to use toward shore excursions, specialty dining, spa services and more.
Eligible participants include active, retired and veteran members of the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, Reserves and the Canadian National Defense Forces.
Onboard spending credits vary by cruise length, with higher credits available for longer voyages, enhancing the overall vacation experience.
Applications must be submitted in advance and are subject to specific terms, but once approved, service members can enjoy added value on their Princess cruise.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for the Military Cruise Benefit Program, you must have served in the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves, or the Canadian National Defense Forces. Veterans, active and retired members of these services are eligible to apply.

Those who want to apply for the Military Personal Benefit Program can do so by completing the form on the Princess website. U.S. residents can verify their status online and Canadian residents can download a PDF form. Individuals must also be able to provide proof that they have served or are active members of one of these forces. Once your request is approved, you can embark on the Princess Cruise you've been saving for. Verification and proof of service (e.g., military ID or discharge documentation) are required prior to approval.

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Restrictions

As you prepare your application for the Military Personal Benefit Program, here are a few details to keep in mind. The offer is non-transferable and your application must be received 14 days before the departure date of your chosen cruise. Princess’ benefits provide onboard credit and do not waive cruise fare, taxes, port fees or gratuities. You cannot combine the program benefits with casino credits, but it's possible to combine them with onboard spending money. However, many of these restrictions are easy to abide by, and a Princess representative is always willing to help if you have any questions.

Onboard spending money

Onboard spending money can help former and current military members sail on the ideal cruise without having to worry about onboard expenses. Those who receive approval will get a $50 credit for a cruise lasting six days or less. For a voyage scheduled for 7-13 days, a credit of $100 will be applied. Service members traveling for more than two weeks get a $250 credit. This is a guaranteed, year-round benefit on all eligible sailings (rather than a limited-time promotion, sweepstakes, or capacity-controlled offer).

If you've always wanted to experience an effortless and unforgettable vacation, there's no better way to do so than on a Princess cruise.