Cruising offers a luxurious way to explore the world—but the costs can pile up quickly, especially when you add in excursions, travel gear, hotel stays, and airport transfers. Fortunately, cashback apps offer an easy, reliable way to reduce those expenses. With just a few taps, you can earn money back on everything from booking a hotel before your cruise to buying last-minute essentials.
Here’s how to use top cashback platforms like Fluz, Rakuten, and Ibotta to make cruise travel more affordable without compromising your trip.
- Save money before you board
Before your cruise even begins, there are several opportunities to earn cashback. For example:
- Book hotels near your cruise port through Rakuten to earn cashback on platforms like Expedia, Priceline, and Hotels.com
- Use Ibotta to get rewards on ride shares, groceries, travel snacks, and cruise essentials from stores like Walmart, Walgreens, and Target
- Buy digital gift cards through Fluz for travel merchants and cruise lines. You can earn cashback on cruise gift cards like those from Carnival and use them immediately during booking
- Earn cashback on onboard spending
Some apps let you earn cashback even while you’re on the cruise:
- Buy Wi-Fi or drink packages in advance using a Fluz gift card for the exact amount, and earn instant cashback
- Use Ibotta to get rebates on travel-size toiletries, sunscreen, and medications before you board
- Check Rakuten for cashback on popular excursion platforms like Viator and GetYourGuide
- Stack your savings
Savvy travelers don’t stop at one savings tool. Here’s how to stack:
- Use a rewards credit card to purchase gift cards or online bookings via cashback apps
- Apply promo codes and bundle discounts from the cruise line website
- Use gift cards from Fluz to make the final payment, securing both a deal and cashback
- Join cruise loyalty programs for long-term perks
Most cruise lines offer loyalty programs that give you free upgrades, onboard gifts, and early access to sales. Examples include:
You can combine cashback savings from apps with these loyalty perks to increase value every time you cruise.
- Getting started
To get started with gift card savings, create an account at the Fluz homepage. For broader cashback earnings, sign up for Rakuten and Ibotta and install their browser extensions or mobile apps. With this trio of tools, you’ll be able to turn nearly every part of your cruise planning into a savings opportunity.
From port to deck to dinner table, these cashback strategies help you cruise smarter—and keep more money in your pocket for your next adventure.
