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

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.

Shareholders

Last updated: 19/09/2024

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

Why do shareholders get on-board spending money? 

P&O Cruises offers on-board spending money to applicable Carnival plc or Carnival Corporation shareholders to reward their loyalty.

For more information about the shareholder scheme and becoming a Carnival plc or Carnival Corporation shareholder, please see our article ‘What is the shareholder benefit?’ 

How much on-board spending money do shareholders get? 

Applicable Carnival plc or Carnival Corporation shareholders can receive the following amounts to spend on board when sailing with P&O Cruises: 

  • £150 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 14 nights or longer (including World Cruise)

  • £60 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 7 to 13 nights

  • £30 on-board spending money per cabin – when sailing on a cruise holiday of 6 nights or less 

An applicable shareholder is any shareholder who owns at least 100 shares of Carnival Corporation or Carnival plc.

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

No, the shareholder benefit values are stated above, regardless of whether you hold more than 100 shares. 

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

It can be used on board to buy drinks, gifts, shore excursions, dining experiences and more.

It can’t be used to buy artwork, bingo, gambling in the casino, medical expenses or currency. 

Please note: on-board spending money can’t be used for pre-cruise purchases via My P&O Cruises or our Customer Contact Centre.

For more information, please see our ‘On-board spending money’ web page. 

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

No. If the shares are held in joint names, the on-board spending money will be granted to one name on the booking itself.

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

The shareholder benefit can be applied only to the person who holds shares. It isn’t transferrable.

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