Booking cruises just got a serious upgrade.

If you’re anything like us, you love squeezing as much value as possible out of your vacations. And if you’re also a frequent flier, you’re probably always looking for ways to rack up more airline miles. Well, we just found a travel hack that will make your next cruise even more rewarding, and you can bet we’re going to take full advantage. Here’s everything you need to know about how you can earn American Airlines AAdvantage® miles when booking cruises through American Airlines Cruises.
How to Earn American Airlines Miles on Cruises
American Airlines Cruises allows you to earn AAdvantage® miles when you book select cruise vacations. You’ll earn 1 AAdvantage® mile per $1 spent on your cruise, meaning the more your trip costs, the more miles you rack up. And if you’ve got status with American Airlines, these miles also count toward your Loyalty Points – helping you get closer to even more rewards.
Bonus Miles and Extra Perks
The deal gets even better when you take advantage of limited-time offers. Depending on the cruise line and promotion at the time of booking, you could really score a lot.
For example:
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- Norwegian Cruise Line: Earn up to 10,000 bonus miles and get extra perks like an open bar.
- Virgin Voyages: Score up to $400 onboard credit plus over $1,000 in included value.
- Oceania Cruises: Get up to $250 to spend on board, along with complimentary Wi-Fi and gratuities.

That means your dream cruise can also help you stack up miles for your next flight – whether it’s to another cruise port or a totally different destination.
Why This Is a No-Brainer
If you’re already spending the money on a cruise, why not earn something extra in the process? Instead of booking directly through the cruise line, using American Airlines Cruises gives you an extra benefit that can go toward future flights, upgrades, and elite status with American Airlines. It’s a win-win.

Plus, this isn’t limited to just one cruise line. American Airlines Cruises partners with major names like Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Celebrity Cruises, and more. That means you have plenty of options for destinations, ships, and itineraries, all while earning those valuable miles and Loyalty Points.
How to Book
Ready to make your next cruise even more rewarding? Here’s how to do it:
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- Head to American Airlines Cruises.
- Search for your preferred cruise line, destination, and travel dates.
- Book your cruise and watch your AAdvantage® miles add up!

This is officially the only way we’ll be booking cruises from now on. Getting rewarded for a trip you were already going to take? Yes, please. If you’re an AAdvantage® member (or thinking about becoming one), booking your next cruise through American Airlines Cruises is an easy way to maximize your rewards while enjoying an amazing vacation.
As always, don’t forget to keep following AllEars for more Disney Cruise tips and tricks!
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