Gift Card FAQ

Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Card FAQ

Answers to the most common questions about Carnival Cruise Linesgift cards — how to use one, check a balance, expiry and fees, refunds, and where they're accepted.

Carnival Cruise LinesUpdated June 6, 202610 questions answered

Using your gift card

Yes. There is no published cap on how many gift cards you can apply to a single booking, and you can combine them with a credit card for any remaining balance.

Toward cruise fares booked at carnival.com or by phone, online shore excursion purchases, and onboard charges to your Sail and Sign account, covering drinks, gratuities, spa, and onboard activities. The card cannot be used on other Carnival Corporation cruise lines such as Princess or Holland America. How to use your Carnival Cruise Lines card

Through Dyme, e-gift cards run $100 to $1,000. On carnival.com directly, gift cards range from $25 to $1,000.

Balance, reloads & expiry

No. Standard Carnival gift cards carry no expiration date and no dormancy fees, so the balance stays intact whether you sail this year or years from now.

Enter the 19-digit card number and PIN on Carnival's gift card balance page at carnival.ourgiftcards.com, or call 1-866-270-1064. Check your Carnival Cruise Lines balance

Refunds, lost cards & acceptance

No. Carnival gift cards are non-refundable once purchased. They can be re-gifted or applied to any future Carnival booking or onboard account.

Lost, stolen, or damaged Carnival gift cards will not be replaced, according to Carnival's terms. You can still redeem the card online at carnival.com using the 16-digit card number if you kept a record of it. Keep your card number and original purchase documentation in a safe place.

No. Carnival Cruise Line gift cards are redeemable only on cruises sold or operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Even though Carnival Corporation owns multiple cruise brands, the gift card does not transfer across brands.

Buying & corporate

Yes. Carnival runs a corporate and group gift card program with custom denominations and bulk invoicing for employee rewards and client gifts.

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