Cruise Hacks: How to Maximize Your Amex Card with Seabourn and Holland America
Ahoy, savvy travelers! If you're looking to sail the high seas without sinking your budget, American Express has some shipshape offers that are too good to pass up. Let’s break down how you can cruise in style—while stacking points and perks like a total boss.
Seabourn: Ultra-Luxury Cruising with Bonus Points
For those who like their cruises dipped in caviar and drizzled with Negronis, Seabourn’s got the goods. Most people know that we, in particular, love the brand after experiencing it on our Antarctica Cruise last year. And it’s no wonder:
Offer: Earn 5 additional Membership Rewards® points per dollar on qualifying Seabourn purchases.
Book through us for the lowest prices and biggest perks.
Deadline: Book by September 30, 2025.
Cap: Up to 50,000 bonus points.
💡 Pro move: This can often stack with other perks when you book through the right agent (like us 👀).
Holland America: Classic Cruising with Cold Hard Credit
Prefer a more traditional but still classy cruise vibe? Holland America’s bringing a solid Amex offer to the gangplank:
Offer: Get a $300 statement credit when you spend $1,000+ on qualifying purchases.
Book through us for the lowest prices and biggest perks.
Deadline: Book by December 29, 2025.
Heads up: Offers like this are usually targeted, so check your Amex Offers section.
Stacking the Deck: Double Dip for Max Value
Don’t just book—optimize:
Use a Membership Rewards-earning Amex to get bonus points.
Book through us to access possible extras like onboard credit, upgraded perks, and surprise treats.
Combine Amex offers with cruise line promos or loyalty perks for that sweet, layered savings stack.
Next Steps: Set Sail into Smart Spending
Want to score extra Amex points just for opening the right card? Use my personal referral link here (yep, it helps you and me—win/win).
Not sure which cruise to book? Head to ABCTrips.com/travel and let our team hook you up with the best deals and routes to pair with these Amex offers. We know the cruise world inside and out—and we don’t do basic.
