Royal Caribbean salutes the military community with special military rates on select sailings — discounted cruise fares available to active-duty personnel, retirees, veterans, and even the Canadian military. If at least one guest in your stateroom qualifies, your whole cabin can sail at the military rate, making a Royal Caribbean cruise one of the best-value vacations available to service members and their families.
Here is who qualifies for Royal Caribbean’s military rates, what you need to prove at the pier, and the exact booking step that unlocks the savings.
Who is Eligible for the Royal Caribbean Military Discount?
To qualify for a Royal Caribbean military rate, at least one guest in the stateroom must be:
- Active personnel currently serving in the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard, or Reserves — or the Canadian National Defense
- Retired from any of the service divisions listed above
- A veteran with an honorable discharge who served a minimum of 2 years, or 6 months in an active war zone, in any of the listed U.S. service divisions
Royal Caribbean also extends eligibility to spouses of actively deployed military personnel (who may book one stateroom) and spouses of deceased military personnel. The military rate applies to all guests traveling in the same stateroom as the eligible guest.
How Much Military Discount Does Royal Caribbean Provide?
Royal Caribbean offers special military rates on select sailings rather than a single fixed percentage — the savings vary by ship, sailing date, and stateroom category. These rates are priced below standard fares for the same itinerary, and because the rate covers everyone in the qualifying stateroom, a family or group sharing the cabin all benefits.
Prices are per person, cruise-only, based on double occupancy, and government taxes and fees are additional. Military rates are subject to availability and itineraries and prices can change without notice.
How to Claim the Royal Caribbean Military Discount
The key step happens at booking. Royal Caribbean’s official terms spell it out — see the promotions terms and conditions page — and the process is simple:
- Choose your sailing. Browse Royal Caribbean itineraries and pick the cruise you want. Military rates apply to select sailings and are subject to availability.
- Select the military offer type at booking. When you book, choose offer type MILITARY (or MILITARY NRD for non-refundable deposit fares). This is the step that applies the military rate — at least one guest per stateroom must be eligible.
- Bring proof of service to the pier. You must be able to provide proof of eligibility at check-in — such as a military ID or veteran documentation. If you cannot provide proof, your reservation will be re-priced to the lowest available fare for that sailing day, and you will owe the difference or risk denial of boarding.
FAQs About the Royal Caribbean Military Discount
Does Royal Caribbean offer a military discount?
Yes. Royal Caribbean offers special military rates on select sailings for active U.S. and Canadian military personnel, retirees, and qualifying veterans. Book with offer type MILITARY or MILITARY NRD.
Do veterans qualify for Royal Caribbean military rates?
Yes, veterans with an honorable discharge who served a minimum of 2 years — or 6 months in an active war zone — qualify for the military rate.
Does the military rate cover everyone in the stateroom?
Yes. As long as at least one guest in the stateroom is eligible, the military rate applies to all guests in that stateroom.
What proof do I need at check-in?
You must present valid proof of military service at pier check-in. Without it, Royal Caribbean will re-price your reservation to the lowest available fare for that day.
Can Canadian military members get the Royal Caribbean military rate?
Yes. Active personnel currently serving in the Canadian National Defense are explicitly included in Royal Caribbean’s military rate eligibility.
Are spouses of deployed military eligible?
Yes. Spouses of actively deployed military personnel may book one stateroom at the military rate, and spouses of deceased military personnel are also eligible.
