How to use your Carnival Cruise Lines gift card
Spend a Carnival Cruise Lines gift card the same way as any other payment. Pick the channel that fits and follow the steps. Want to buy one instead? See our Carnival Cruise Lines gift card buying guide.
- Add what you want to your bag at carnival.com.
- At checkout, choose Gift Card as your payment method.
- Enter the card number and PIN, then apply it to the order.
- Bring the physical card, or open the e-gift barcode or wallet pass on your phone.
- Hand it to the cashier or scan it at checkout.
- Any leftover balance stays on the card for next time.
What you'll need
Each method asks for the same two things off the card:
Combining payment and partial balances
- More than one card: apply multiple Carnival Cruise Lines gift cards to a single order at checkout.
- Gift card plus another payment: apply the gift card first, then cover the rest with a credit or debit card.
- Partial balances: whatever you don't spend stays on the card for your next order.
If a card won't redeem
- Declined or zero balance. Check the balance first to confirm there are funds and the card is active.
- Not activated yet. A brand-new card can take a few hours to activate after purchase.
- Wrong PIN. Re-enter the number and PIN without spaces, exactly as printed or shown in the e-gift email.
- Bought secondhand. Resale balances aren't guaranteed. Open a claim with the marketplace, not with Carnival Cruise Lines.
Where it's accepted
Redeemable toward Carnival cruise fares, shore excursions, spa, and the onboard Sail & Sign account.
Frequently asked questions
Add items to your bag at carnival.com, choose Gift Card at checkout, then enter the card number and PIN to apply it to your order.
Yes. Bring the physical card or show the e-gift barcode or wallet pass at the register, and the cashier applies it to your purchase.
Yes. You can apply more than one Carnival Cruise Lines gift card to a single order at checkout.
Yes. Apply the gift card first, then cover the rest of the total with a credit or debit card.
Any unused balance stays on the Carnival Cruise Lines gift card for next time. Cards aren't reloadable, so when one reaches zero you can buy another on Dyme at face value.
First check the balance to confirm there are funds and the card is active. Re-enter the number and PIN without spaces. A brand-new card can take a few hours to activate.
See the full Carnival Cruise Lines gift card FAQ for expiry, refunds, lost cards, and more.