Military & Veteran Cruise Rates
Many cruise lines offer special fares or onboard credit for active duty service members, veterans, retirees and some military spouses. The rules differ from line to line, and many veterans do not know they qualify. Our advisors check every military rate for you and book the one that saves you the most. There are no booking fees.
A summary of what each cruise line says about its own program. Cruise lines can change these rules at any time, so we always confirm the current terms before you book.
| Cruise line | Who qualifies | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Active duty; retirees (20+ years, medically retired or 100% disabled); honorably discharged veterans with at least 2 years of service or 6 months in an active war zone; spouses of deployed or deceased service members | Military fare on eligible sailings. Bring proof to check-in, such as a DD 214 and photo ID for veterans. Everyone in the eligible guest’s stateroom gets the military fare. |
| Celebrity Cruises | Active duty; retirees (20+ years, medically retired or 100% disabled); honorably discharged veterans with at least 2 years of service or 8 months in an active war zone; spouses of deployed or deceased service members | Military fare on eligible sailings. Proof is checked at boarding, such as a DD 214 and photo ID for veterans. |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Active members, veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Space Force, National Guard, NOAA Corps and U.S. Public Health Service | A discount on the cruise fare after a one-time online check through ID.me. Your advisor can apply it to your booking with your Norwegian account number. |
| Princess Cruises | Veterans and active, retired or disabled U.S. and Canadian military personnel | Onboard spending money for things like specialty dining, the spa and shore excursions. Apply on Princess’s website at least 14 days before you sail. |
| Carnival Cruise Line | U.S. and Canadian military members and veterans | Military rates on eligible sailings, plus a Military Appreciation gathering on every cruise. |
Sources: each cruise line’s own military program page, checked October 2026. A military fare is not always the lowest fare available, which is why we compare it with every other rate you qualify for.
Tell us your branch, status and years of service. We check which cruise lines’ programs apply to you and to the people sailing with you.
Military fares sit alongside other rates such as California resident, 55 and over, and past guest fares. We price them side by side and book the best one.
We tell you exactly what proof to bring, apply program numbers to your booking, and remind you of deadlines like Princess’s 14-day application window.
Our cruise search can show military fares wherever a cruise line offers them. Start with the military fare search, or open any sailing and tick Military in the box titled “Let us find the best rate for you”. Learn more about all our special rates.
Requirements vary by cruise line, so we will tell you exactly what to bring for your sailing.
We are proud to help those who served, and their families, find the right cruise at the best rate they qualify for.