Discover everything you need to know about shareholder on-board spending money. This article explains eligibility and restrictions, and answers some of the questions you may have.

What do I need to know about shareholder on-board spending money?

<p><b>Please note: ‘on-board credit’ is a common term but, at P&amp;O Cruises, we call it ‘on-board spending money’. Both terms signify the same thing.</b></p>


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Why do shareholders get on-board spending money?

<h2>Why do shareholders get on-board spending money?&nbsp;</h2><p>P&amp;O Cruises offers on-board spending money to applicable&nbsp;Carnival UK Ltd. or Carnival Corporation shareholders to reward their loyalty.</p><p>For more information about the shareholder scheme and becoming a&nbsp;Carnival UK Ltd. or Carnival Corporation shareholder, please see our article <a href="/help-hub/centre/loyalty-and-shareholder/shareholders/what-is-the-shareholder-benefit-and-how-does-it-work">‘What is the shareholder benefit?’&nbsp;</a></p>


How much on-board spending money do shareholders get?

<h2>How much on-board spending money do shareholders get?&nbsp;</h2><p>Applicable&nbsp;Carnival UK Ltd. or Carnival Corporation shareholders can receive the following amounts to spend on board when sailing with P&amp;O Cruises:&nbsp;</p><ul><li><p>£150 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 14 nights or longer (including World Cruise)</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>£60 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 7 to 13 nights</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>£30 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 6 nights or less&nbsp;</p></li></ul><p>An applicable shareholder is any shareholder who owns at least 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival UK Ltd.</p>


Can I receive more on-board spending money if I hold more than 100 shares?

<h2>Can I receive more on-board spending money if I hold more than 100 shares?&nbsp;</h2><p>No, the shareholder benefit values are stated above, regardless of whether you hold more than 100 shares.&nbsp;</p>


What can the shareholder on-board spending money be used for?

<h2>What can the shareholder on-board spending money be used for?&nbsp;</h2><p>It can be used on board to buy drinks, gifts, shore excursions, dining experiences and more.</p><p>It can’t be used to buy artwork, bingo, gambling in the casino, medical expenses or currency.&nbsp;</p><p><b>Please note: on-board spending money can’t be used for pre-cruise purchases via My P&amp;O Cruises or our Customer Contact Centre.</b></p><p>For more information, please see our ‘<a href="/new-to-cruising/on-board-spending-money">On-board spending money’ web page</a>.&nbsp;</p>


Do I need to be a lead guest to receive shareholder on-board spending money?

<h2>Do I need to be a lead guest to receive shareholder on-board spending money?&nbsp;</h2><p>No. If the shares are held in joint names, the on-board spending money will be granted to one name on the booking itself.</p>


Can I gift shareholder on-board spending money to friends and family?

<h2>Can I gift shareholder on-board spending money to friends and family?&nbsp;</h2><p>The shareholder benefit can be applied only to the person who holds shares. It isn’t transferrable.</p>


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<p>Discover everything you need to know about shareholder on-board spending money. This article explains eligibility and restrictions, and answers some of the questions you may have.</p>


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