Get up to $250 free onboard spending money

Military Cruise Benefit Program

Princess Cruises offers up free onboard spending money to the brave men and women of the military

To thank the brave men and women of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces for their service, Princess Cruises® offers up to $250 free onboard spending money* for veterans as well as active, retired or disabled military personnel. This special Armed Forces benefit is eligible on any cruise, any time of the year and can be used to purchase a wide variety of amenities and experiences including Lotus Spa® treatments; dining in our specialty restaurants; gifts, jewelry and clothing in our onboard boutiques; and Princess Cruises shore excursions.

Don't have a booking to apply your benefit to? You can still verify your military status today to receive your benefit and use it on any future booking!

Military benefits: up to $250 free onboard spending money*

Voyage Length Onboard Credit per Qualified Passenger**
6 days or less $50
7 - 13 days $100
14 days or longer $250

*Free onboard money is in the form of an onboard credit. The onboard credit is converted to the operational currency onboard the vessel and is applied to the folio of the Defence Force personnel's stateroom.

Military Benefit Application PDF

To request this benefit, please download and complete the form below, then submit together with a copy of the required proof of eligibility and/or documentation such as military superannuation/pension statement or certificate of service. Please note you may be asked to produce proof of Defence identification.

You can submit via email or mail:

Email:  benefits@princesscruises.com.au
Mail:    Princess Cruises Support Dept
             PO BOX 1429
             Chatswood NSW 2057

This special benefit is available to you on any cruise and is combinable with other deals.

Post-application information

Once you have been verified and approved, you will see the onboard spending money benefit automatically applied to any current booking in Manage Booking, and the benefit will attach to any future bookings! This special benefit is available to you on any cruise and is combinable with other deals. Your My Princess profile will reflect your Military status.

Applications to receive this benefit must be made no later than 14 days to cruise departure date. Requests will be handled within 7 days. Once your request has been processed, an updated Booking Confirmation will be forwarded to you or your travel agent. Onboard spending money can be applied before or after you have booked your cruise.

*Employees, travel agents cruising at travel agent rates, tour conductors or anyone cruising on a reduced rate or complimentary basis are excluded.

For any questions regarding this offer, contact:
13 24 88 from Australia or 0800 780 717 from New Zealand

Terms & conditions

  • This offer is available to a maximum of two defence personnel per cabin.
  • Offer is valid for eligible active defence personnel and ex-serving personnel in Australia and New Zealand only.
  • This offer is non-tranferable, and the Free Onboard Spending Money is non-refundalbe.
  • This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and gratuities.
  • Offer excludes all concessionary Staff and Travel Agent travel (including family and friends specials) and Breakaway fares.
  • This offer is combinable with most cruise fares. Some restrictions apply.
  • Applications to receive this benefit must be made no later than 14 days to cruise departure date.
  • For any questions regarding this offer contact: 13 24 88 from Australia or 08700 780 717 from New Zealand.