What are the perks of owning Carnival stock?

Shareholder Benefit Offer:
  • $250 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 14 days or longer.
  • $100 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 7-13 days.
  • $50 Onboard Credit per Stateroom on Sailings of 6 days or less.




One of the most popular "secret" perks of owning Carnival Corporation (CCL) stock in 2026 is the Shareholder Benefit Program. If you own at least 100 shares, you are eligible for an onboard credit (OBC) every time you sail on any of the company's brands (including Carnival, Princess, Holland America, and Cunard). As of 2026, the credit is typically $50 for cruises of 6 days or less, $100 for 7 to 13 days, and $250 for 14 days or longer. This credit can be used for drinks, specialty dining, shore excursions, or spa treatments. To claim it, you must submit proof of ownership via the StockPerks app at least three weeks before your cruise. While the stock price fluctuates, many frequent cruisers view this as a "dividend" that pays for itself over a few vacations. Note that this benefit is limited to one credit per stateroom and cannot be combined with certain "travel agent" or "casino" rates, so always check the current 2026 exclusions before booking.

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Shares of Carnival stock cost around $15.50 a share in mid-2023. It would cost about $1,550 to buy 100 shares of Carnival stock at that price point.

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One common explanation for the difference involves special voting rights connected to Carnival Corporation shares. As part of the 2003 merger of Carnival and P&O Princess Cruises PLC, shares of Carnival Corporation were paired with trust shares in a special voting trust.

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Historical dividend payout and yield for Carnival (CCL) since 1991. The current TTM dividend payout for Carnival (CCL) as of November 10, 2023 is $0.00. The current dividend yield for Carnival as of November 10, 2023 is 0.00%.

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The latest closing stock price for Carnival as of October 03, 2023 is 12.74.
  • The all-time high Carnival stock closing price was 66.19 on January 29, 2018.
  • The Carnival 52-week high stock price is 19.55, which is 53.5% above the current share price.


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The world's largest cruise line operator is trading 126% higher in 2023. It might not be too late to hop aboard. The waves keep rising for Carnival (CCL -6.60%). Shares of the world's largest cruise line operator have more than doubled this year, and the Wall Street accolades keep coming.

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How Much Debt Does Carnival Corporation & Carry? The chart below, which you can click on for greater detail, shows that Carnival Corporation & had US$33.8b in debt in May 2023; about the same as the year before. However, it also had US$4.47b in cash, and so its net debt is US$29.3b.

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