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Military Defence Benefits

Several cruise lines, including Princess Cruises, Carnival, and Cunard, extend a special gesture of appreciation to members of the Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force. Eligible guests, whether currently serving or retired from the Royal Australian Navy, Army, Air Force or their New Zealand counterparts, can receive bonus onboard spending money when booking a cruise.

Onboard credit is applied in AUD for selected Carnival departures from Australia, and certain Princess ships disembarking in Australia. All remaining Princess Cruises ships and Cunard sailings use USD for onboard currency.

The amount of onboard credit is generally dependent upon the duration of the cruise. Please ask for details at time of booking enquiry.

Terms and Conditions

  • Offer is only available to a maximum of two defence personnel per cabin.
  • Offer is valid for eligible active Australian and New Zealand defence personnel and ex-serving personnel only.
  • Onboard Credit is only applied to the eligible current or ex defence personnel. It is not applied to other guests on the booking.
  • Onboard Credit cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities.
  • Offer is combinable with other Onboard Credit offers including Select Sailing, Onboard Sales & Cruise Sales Day programs.

Proof of Service

For active personnel, the following must be supplied as proof for entitlements:

  • PM KeyS number (ID Number),
  • Regiment number, or
  • Service number

For ex-serving personnel, the following must be supplied as proof for entitlements:

  • Military superannuation/pension statement from MilitarySuper scheme, DFRDB scheme, DFRB scheme or DFSS scheme, or
  • Certificate of service

Requests must be submitted at least 14 days prior to departure. Contact your travel advisor to have your benefit applied.

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