Who qualifies for
interline cruise rates?
A clear guide to who's eligible — and exactly what Scott needs to verify you.
If you work in aviation or logistics — you probably qualify.
Active airline employees, retirees, and their dependents qualify. Cargo carriers (FedEx, UPS, DHL) and air traffic controllers also qualify on most lines.
Interline cruise rates are negotiated between cruise lines and aviation or logistics employers — not advertised, not on cruise line websites, not bookable through standard channels. They typically run 20–50% below published fares, and they apply to a broader set of employees than most travelers realize.
The list below covers the most common eligibility categories. If you don't see your situation, ask anyway — Scott will verify it directly.
Eligible categories
Active airline employees
Pilots, flight attendants, gate agents, ramp, ops, corporate — at any major US carrier, regional airline, or international airline.
Retired airline employees
Most retirees keep interline eligibility, with verification by retirement letter or former employee ID.
FedEx employees
Active and retired FedEx employees qualify on many major cruise lines.
UPS employees
Active and retired UPS employees qualify on many major cruise lines.
Air traffic control
Controllers and ATC-adjacent personnel qualify on multiple lines, with verification by FAA/employer ID.
Aviation maintenance
Mechanics, technicians, and aviation maintenance professionals — eligibility varies by line.
Ground handling
Ground service providers and ramp contractors — eligibility varies by line and employer.
Spouses, partners, dependents
Most lines allow eligible employees to bring family members in the same stateroom under the interline rate.
Regional & international carriers
Eligibility extends well beyond the legacy US carriers — regional, international, and cargo carriers included.
Eligibility, answered.
Almost certainly yes. If you're currently employed by a major US carrier, regional airline, or international airline — pilots, flight attendants, gate agents, ramp, ops, corporate — you're eligible for interline cruise rates across most major cruise lines. Verification is usually a current employee ID plus a recent pay stub or HR letter.
In most cases, yes. Retirement typically preserves interline cruise eligibility, with specific rules varying by former employer and cruise line. Verification usually involves a retirement letter, a former employee ID, or a letter from your former HR department.
Yes. Most major cruise lines extend interline rates to cargo carrier employees. Documentation requirements vary — Scott verifies this for you.
Interline eligibility extends to many aviation-adjacent roles — air traffic controllers, aviation maintenance professionals, ground handling, and others — though it varies by cruise line. If you work in any aviation-adjacent role, it's worth a verification call.
Most cruise lines allow eligible employees and retirees to bring family members in the same stateroom under the interline rate. Some lines also permit non-employee travelers in adjacent staterooms at interline pricing. Specific rules vary by line.
Yes, in most cases. Eligibility extends well beyond the legacy US carriers. If your employer is a recognized airline or aviation operation, you almost certainly qualify on multiple lines — verification just takes a slightly different document set.
It depends on the cruise line, but most accept: a current employee ID, a recent pay stub, an HR verification letter, a retirement letter, or a former employee ID. Scott handles the per-line documentation requirements so you don't have to track them.
Typical savings are 20–50% below published retail fares. Some sailings — especially on luxury lines during shoulder season — go well beyond that.
None. Verification is free and there's no obligation to book. If the math doesn't work, you walk away with no charge.
Gratuities and port fees are separate, as with any cruise booking. Some sailings bundle them — Scott will always tell you exactly what's included.
Never. Scott charges $0 in booking fees on any cruise or vacation.
On many lines, yes. This depends on the cruise line — Scott confirms the specific rules per booking.
Cruise lines can't book interline rates directly — those must go through an authorized interline travel agent. Scott is affiliated with Interliner, which has direct relationships with every major cruise line.
Use the contact form or call/text Scott directly. He'll ask a few questions about your travel window, employer, and who's traveling, then verify your eligibility and send a real quote — usually within 24 hours.
For luxury and expedition lines, 6–12 months out is ideal. For contemporary lines, 3–6 months typically works. Scott will tell you when a specific sailing starts to fill.
None. A conversation costs nothing. Scott will verify your eligibility, quote your rate, and you decide from there.
Yes — spouse/domestic partner and dependent children typically qualify. On many lines, parents and in-laws can also travel. Scott confirms the specific allowance per sailing.
Verify in ten minutes.
Scott will confirm your eligibility at no charge and with no obligation.