topic Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS in AARP Rewards Connect

CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

ccinbr — Tue, 14 May 2024 14:23:37 GMT

I see many posts about having cruise line gift card issues. I had no problem getting mine in early April.

My question is how to use rewards points to purchase one of those gift cards. I have one in my shopping cart, but there is no option to use points. I went to redeem and all rewards.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

AARPConsumerCare — Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:18 GMT

Hi @ccinbr , you can purchase digital gift cards from Carnival, Celebrity, Royal Caribbean, Holland America Line, and Princess cruise lines in the Rewards catalog at a discounted rate: https://www.aarp.org/rewards/redeem/?cmp=SNO-LITHIUM---&socialid=13435214927 - Diana G.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

ccinbr — Wed, 15 May 2024 13:18:38 GMT

Diana G, I see were I can purchase the gift cards. I have done that before. My question is, can rewards points be used to pay for the purchase of the gift card as opposed to using a credit card.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

RenateW69623 — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:45:42 GMT

I have only been an AARP rewards member for a few years, so I don't know if it was possible to use rewards points for cruise line gift cards in the past. The rewards catalog shows which gift cards can be obtained for points, and which gift cards can be obtained for purchase, and right now all of the cruise line gift cards are only for purchase, not for using points. I don't think I've ever seen a cruise line gift card available for points since I've been a member.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

ccinbr — Wed, 15 May 2024 14:48:18 GMT

Thanks so much for that information. That's how it seemed to me.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

AARPConsumerCare — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:37:13 GMT

Great, @ccinbr. There are some items that are points only, but the cruise gift cards are not one of them. To see the available ones, you can filter your search and choose on the redemption type "for points". - Diana G.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

leonp574353 — Wed, 15 May 2024 17:26:59 GMT

A few years ago it used to be that you had to use points just so you could purchase cruise gift cards at a discount. Now instead you just need to be a member of AARP to buy them, which I find to be much better. Now I can buy up to 25 cards a month for Carnival, which is more than I could ever use.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

AliceH206 — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:19:15 GMT

I know that one time I logged on and there was an offer to get a $50 (I believe) Celebrity GC using rewards points. I don't see that anymore. Too bad - I just booked my first Celebrity cruise!

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

AARPConsumerCare — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 17:15:09 GMT

Hi @AliceH206, our catalog is being updated periodically. At this moment, we only have the $90 ($100 Value) and $450 ($500 Value) Celebrity Cruises Gift Cards. - Diana G.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

rhowie2 — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 22:36:58 GMT

Based on the website, you can only purchase five cards per month

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

AmandaH14600 — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 19:24:56 GMT

I actually just called about that. I’ve been a member for 9 years and just found out about AARP rewards. Your points expire every year.

Re: CRUISE LINE GIFT CARDS

GordonM771354 — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 01:11:54 GMT

I have used these last year, saving over $2000. However Princess and Carnival gift cards are no longer listed. I would purchase these if they were.