Carnival Cruise Line has long been known for its commitment to honoring military members and veterans, but it’s not the only cruise line that’s serious about supporting service members.
While Carnival offers special military deals, recognizes veterans on every sailing, and offers a monthly free cruise sweepstakes for military members who sail on its ships, Norwegian Cruise Line has a noteworthy Military Appreciation Program that’s proving quite popular with veterans, too.
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Norwegian Cruise Line’s Military Appreciation Program was developed by veterans within the company, including NCL President David Herrera, with a goal of setting the cruise-industry standard for supporting and engaging with military members.
Since its launch in November 2022, more than 270,000 service members have registered for the program, and more than 242,000 of those have booked a cruise vacation with the cruise line.
And now, Norwegian just revealed a generous new military appreciation offer that’s sure to get even more veterans to sign up soon.
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Norwegian Cruise Line boosts military discount for select summer cruises
In addition to extending a 10% discount on cruise fares to members of the military, veterans, and their spouses all year long, Norwegian Cruise Line is now offering a bigger discount on select summer cruises through its Military Appreciation Program.
Right now, during Military Appreciation Month, members of the program can get 35% off cruise fares for all Alaska and Europe sailings through Sept. 30. Norwegian’s military discounts can also be combined with the cruise line’s popular More At Sea promotion that includes an unlimited open bar package, free airfare for the second passenger in the stateroom, and more.
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Military Appreciation Program is open to active U.S. military, Reserves, National Guard, veterans, NOAA Corps, USPHS, and spouses, as well as Canadian active service members, veterans, and dependents.
Military members can sign up on the cruise line’s website, where they are required to verify their status through ID.me.
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In honor of Military Appreciation Month, Norwegian Cruise Line is also partnering with the National Hockey League to donate $75,000 during the 2025 Stanley Cup Playoffs to Honor and Remember, an organization dedicated to memorializing fallen military service members. As part of this initiative, the cruise line and Honor and Remember will surprise a Gold Star Family — the family of a service member who died in the line of active-duty military service — with a trip to a 2025 Stanley Cup Final game.
This Memorial Day weekend, the cruise line and Coca-Cola will also honor Gold Star Families at the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Join Come Cruise With Me for a first responders’ cruise on Norwegian Prima
Military members, first responders, and their friends and family are also invited to join Come Cruise With Me and travel agent partner PostCard Travel Planning for a special first responders’ cruise on Norwegian Prima March 8 – 15, 2026. The cruise will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida to Great Stirrup Cay in The Bahamas; Montego Bay, Jamaica; George Town, Cayman Islands; and Cozumel, Mexico.
PostCard Travel Planning owner Dennis Post is a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard who also has a background in law enforcement. Dennis and his wife, Amy, founded their travel agency in 2015 with the motto, “We serve those who serve.”
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PostCard Travel Planning’s annual first responders’ cruise honors first responders, but you don’t have to be one to join the fun, which will include a private cocktail party recognition event, a scavenger hunt, slot pulls, and other activities.
Along with special events and activities, the first responders’ cruise package includes an unlimited open bar adult drink package, $100 onboard credit per cabin, up to two specialty dining experiences, and more.
Special pricing for the first responders’ cruise is available until June 25.
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Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@postcardtravelplanning.com or call or text her at 386-383-2472.
