The deal at a glance
The offer
4 points per eligible $1
The usual 1 plus 3 bonus, on eligible Norwegian Cruise Line sailings booked through Southwest Cruises
The catch
Points post 6 to 8 weeks after you sail
Earn excludes port charges, port expenses, taxes, fees and travel insurance
Ends
Book by October 31, 2026
Booking window ends 11:59 p.m. ET; sailing must depart on or before December 31, 2027
If a Norwegian cruise is already on your list, book it through Southwest Cruises before October 31, 2026 and you earn 4 Rapid Rewards points per eligible $1, the usual 1 plus 3 bonus. Book on the Southwest Cruises website or by phone. The window opened October 18, and the sailing has to depart on or before December 31, 2027.
Earn is on the cruise price only. Port charges, port expenses, taxes, fees and travel insurance do not count.
- Once per stateroom: points are earned for one passenger per stateroom.
- Rapid Rewards number: you need one on the booking before embarkation.
- Payment: the cruise must be paid in U.S. currency.
The points post 6 to 8 weeks after the cruise is completed, not after you book.
Disclosure
crazy4points is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Southwest Airlines, Southwest Cruises, or Norwegian Cruise Line. Rapid Rewards, Norwegian Cruise Line, and other names are used only to identify the offers discussed. Terms, earn rates, and eligibility are set by the providers and can change or end at any time, so confirm the current details on the official Southwest Cruises site before you book. This is information, not financial or travel advice, and not a recommendation to book any cruise.
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- Start Date
- October 18, 2026
- End Date
- October 31, 2026
- Action
- Book Now
- Published
- October 19, 2026
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