Major savings from these Amex Offers will make you want to try cruising
Update: Some offers mentioned below are no longer available. View the current offers here.
If you're thinking of booking a cruise soon and have an American Express card, you may be in line for a deal. American Express is targeting cardholders for discounts on some of the most popular cruise lines through its Amex Offers program.
Whether you're looking for family-friendly fun, hands-on adventure or a sophisticated sojourn at sea, there is a cruise line to suit every taste. These offers may even motivate you to try cruising for the first time.
Here's a look at some currently available Amex cruise offers. Remember that these are targeted, which means not every cardholder will receive them. And, you must enroll in each specific Amex Offer in order to redeem it.
CARNIVAL, PRINCESS, HOLLAND AMERICA LINE, SEABOURN AND CUNARD
Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise vacation company, markets its nine cruise brands collectively as "World's Leading Cruise Lines." Five of those brands, Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland American Line, Seabourn and Cunard Line are targeted in this offer from The Platinum Card® from American Express, Spend $1,500 or more on a booking, and you'll receive a one-time statement credit of $400. These lines cover a broad spectrum of the cruise experience, so whether you're looking for a lively weekend getaway or a once-in-a lifetime Atlantic crossing this is a great deal. The offer expires on Dec. 31, 2021.
Celebrity Cruises
We've found two different offers for Celebrity Cruises. If you spend $500 or more on your cruise with your Amex Platinum Card, you'll receive a one-time statement credit of $150. This offer expires on March 27, 2022.
If you have an Amex EveryDay® Credit Card from American Express, you may be looking at a bonus of 15,000 Membership Rewards points when you spend $500 or more on a Celebrity Cruises booking. As with its Platinum counterpart, the offer expires on March 27, 2022.
The information for the Amex EveryDay Credit card has been collected independently by The Points Guy. The card details on this page have not been reviewed or provided by the card issuer.
Norwegian Cruise Line
If you have an Amex EveryDay Credit Card, you may be eligible to receive 12,500 membership points if you spend $500 or more on a Norwegian Cruise Line booking. The offer expires on Feb. 27, 2022.
Amex Platinum cardholders have a different offer awaiting after spending $500 or more on a Norwegian Cruise Line booking. Namely, a credit of $125. This offer also expires on Feb. 27, 2022.
Regent Seven Seas cruises
Amex Platinum cardholders can receive an additional 5 Membership Rewards for each dollar spent on a Regent Seven Seas Cruises booking, up to 40,000 points.
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean operates the largest ships at sea, and Amex is offering some proportionately large discounts on this line. One version of the deal offers $350 back on a booking of $1,000 or more. That's more than one-third off the booking price, a great discount by any measure. The offer expires on Dec. 31, 2021. Additionally, our friends at FrequentMiler report a more lucrative version of this offer ($500 back on a $1,500 booking) so be sure to check your Amex account to see your personalized deal.
Silversea
A stint on the ultra-luxury line Silversea looks especially enticing with this offer. Cardholders can earn an additional 5 Membership Rewards points for every dollar spent, up to 40,000 points. Bookings must be made by Dec. 20, 2021.
Bottom Line
If you're a cruise fan or have never embarked on a cruise vacation, Amex is giving you a reason to give cruising a shot. Check your account to see if you have been targeted for one of the offers above, or even something else. If you do see the deal, it's best to add it right away, as it might disappear (some offers are capacity controlled). Here's another tip: only 100 Amex Offers are visible at one time. So, if you're at capacity, add offers to your card and new ones may appear.
If you need to fly to or from your cruise port, Amex Travel will give you 5 points per dollar on flights booked directly with airlines (on up to $500,000 on these purchases per calendar year) and 5 points per dollar on prepaid hotels booked on Amex Travel.
If you're not an American Express cardholder, you might consider applying for one. The Platinum Card® from American Express is offering a welcome bonus of 80,000 Membership Rewards Points after you spend $8,000 on purchases within the first six months of card membership. You may also be eligible for a targeted 80,000- or 125,000-point bonus offer using the CardMatch tool (offers are subject to change at any time). This offer comes with 10x points at restaurants worldwide and when you "Shop Small" on up to the first $25,000 in combined eligible spending for the first six months that you have the card.
Related: How to use the CardMatch tool to get better credit card welcome offers
If the Platinum Card isn't for you, read our guide on choosing the best American Express card that suits your style.
Editor's note: This is The Points Guy's permanent page for Amex Offers on cruise line travel. It will be updated as new ones are released.