CruiseDirect
2% Cashback
Completed Sail
2%
Cashback timeline
Purchase
Tracked in
2 days
Confirmed in
90 days after your trip
Terms and exclusions
Refunds, cancellations and no-shows
Any rejected, cancelled, refunded, exchanged or returned purchases will not be eligible for Cashback.
- For partial returns or exchanges, we'll prorate the Cashback as an adjustment.
- No-shows and any booking changes that lead to a change in the booking ID will not be eligible for Cashback.
Tracking disclaimers
- Your Cashback may be tracked at a different rate initially and adjusted to the correct rate when we confirm the transaction details.
Other terms and conditions
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Cashback tips
Check carefully for Cashback exclusions and caps before you buy or book to avoid disappointment. Don't forget the terms and conditions on any promotion and campaign pages.
Complete your shopping in one go: Always start from this platform to visit the store directly, for every new transaction. If your store visit is interrupted by an app update or download screen, restart your shopping from our platform.
Don't click on any third party links or extensions or use VPN or adblocking software, as they could result in your Cashback not being tracked. Some examples include: Facebook ads, Google Ads, other loyalty or cashback extension links.
For CruiseDirect, you need to clear your cart, close the CruiseDirect app, open this platform to visit the CruiseDirect app or website and complete your purchase there in order to earn Cashback. You need to do this for each purchase.
If you encounter payment errors during your purchase, you should restart your visit to the CruiseDirect from this platform to ensure that your Cashback continues to be tracked.
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What is CruiseDirect?
CruiseDirect is a US-based online cruise booking aggregator that has helped US travellers find and book cruise packages since 2001. It aggregates rates across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, MSC, Disney, Virgin Voyages, and other major lines and offers no-booking-fee sales plus a best-price guarantee. Book via cruisedirect.com or by phone with a licensed agent and activate ShopBack via the ShopBack CruiseDirect merchant page to earn cashback on eligible cruise bookings at the current published rate.
How does CruiseDirect pricing work?
CruiseDirect prices match the cruise line's own published fare (no OTA markup) and typically add value through onboard credit, prepaid gratuities, or drinks-package incentives on select sailings. There are no booking fees. Payments and cancellation policies follow the cruise line's terms, since CruiseDirect is the seller of record but the cruise line runs the fare rules. Compare the exact perk stack (OBC vs prepaid gratuities vs free drinks) versus booking direct on the cruise line's site plus ShopBack cashback before locking.
CruiseDirect sale calendar 2026?
CruiseDirect participates in the industry-wide Wave Season (January to March, the biggest cruise-booking season of the year with the deepest incentives), plus flash sales aligned to Black Friday (November 27, 2026) and Cyber Monday (November 30, 2026). Additional sale windows tie to individual cruise-line promotions (Royal Caribbean 'Kids Sail Free', Celebrity Always Included, Norwegian Free at Sea). Verify current CruiseDirect promotions on cruisedirect.com before booking. Cashback via ShopBack tracks on eligible cruise bookings at the current published rate.
How do cancellations work at CruiseDirect?
Cancellation policies at CruiseDirect follow the cruise line's own fare rules, not a separate OTA policy. This means cancellation deadlines, penalty schedules, and refund vs Future Cruise Credit terms are determined by Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity, Norwegian, or whichever line you booked. For refundable-deposit fares, refunds up to final payment. For non-refundable-deposit fares (typically cheaper), cancellation fees apply from booking. Always read the cruise line's cancellation grid before locking.
CruiseDirect vs Cruises.com for US bookings?
Both are US-based online cruise aggregators offering similar cruise-line inventory across Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, Celebrity, Princess, Holland America, and MSC. Differences come in the perks-stack: which sailings each aggregator negotiates onboard credit, prepaid gratuities, or drinks packages on can vary. Always compare the identical sailing on both sites, then compare against booking direct on the cruise line's site plus ShopBack cashback. Both are cashback-eligible via ShopBack when booked on the aggregator's own site.
CruiseDirect vs booking direct with the cruise line?
Booking direct with the cruise line gives you a single point of contact for changes, refunds, and any onboard issues, plus (for shareholders) shareholder onboard credit eligibility. Booking with CruiseDirect can add onboard credit, prepaid gratuities, or a drinks package on top of the same fare, but the cruise line's customer service handles anything post-boarding. If you're a Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, or Norwegian shareholder, book direct to keep the OBC eligibility. Otherwise, compare the CruiseDirect perk stack against direct booking plus ShopBack cashback before deciding.
Do I earn cruise-line loyalty points booking through CruiseDirect?
Yes. Cruise-line loyalty programme credits (Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor, Celebrity Captain's Club, Norwegian Latitudes, Princess Captain's Circle, Carnival VIFP, etc.) accrue based on the sailing itself, not on the booking channel. Make sure your loyalty number is attached to the booking during checkout with CruiseDirect. If you forget, call CruiseDirect or the cruise line before final payment to attach it.
Which cruise lines does CruiseDirect book for US travellers?
CruiseDirect books all major North America and international cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Norwegian, Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Disney Cruise Line, Virgin Voyages, MSC Cruises, Oceania, Regent Seven Seas, Silversea, Cunard, and Viking (ocean and river). Itinerary coverage includes the Caribbean, Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, transatlantic repositioning, and world cruises.
How do I earn ShopBack cashback on CruiseDirect?
Empty any pending CruiseDirect cart, then click through fresh from the ShopBack CruiseDirect merchant page to cruisedirect.com. Complete the booking in the same browser session using a personal credit card, then confirm the booking email. Avoid pasting unofficial third-party promo codes at checkout since they can break cashback tracking. Cashback tracks on eligible cruise bookings at the current published rate on the ShopBack CruiseDirect merchant page. Phone-agent bookings and bookings routed through a linked travel advisor typically do not qualify.
Do cancellations at CruiseDirect affect my ShopBack cashback?
Yes. Any cancelled, refunded, or voided portion of your CruiseDirect booking is removed from the ShopBack cashback total, since CruiseDirect only pays commission on sailed cruises. If you cancel within the cruise line's final-payment window and receive a refund or Future Cruise Credit, pending cashback will not confirm. Rebooking with an FCC typically does not re-earn cashback.
