Once you’ve had a taste of Royal Caribbean cruises, you develop a craving for more – and that’s when it really pays to be a member of their Crown and Anchor Society Loyalty Program.
It’s their way of rewarding loyal customers, and it certainly comes with some great perks.
And it’s ridiculously easy to become a member. All you have to do is spend 3 nights on a cruise with them, and you will be automatically enrolled AND attain Gold level membership.
And it does not stop there. The membership then moves to platinum, followed by emerald, then diamond, diamond plus, and finally pinnacle club. So there are 6 different levels to aspire to and benefit from.
In this article, we will cover all of the benefits and perks of each level of membership.
By the end of the article, you will be able to see the true value of membership, and figure out what level of membership you may be able to obtain.
But first let’s start with the basics…
How Does The Royal Caribbean Crown And Anchor Society Loyalty Program Work?
Working your way up the ladder to all the different levels of membership available is a breeze if you have the budget for it.
You only have to be on board for 3 nights in order to be automatically enrolled onto the system and start at the first tier, which is gold membership.
Remain aboard for a calendar month, or 30 nights, and you can attain platinum membership.
Stay on board for 55 nights (just under 8 weeks) and you attain emerald level membership, 80 nights for diamond, 175 nights for diamond plus, and at a much higher level there are 700 nights for pinnacle level membership.
The benefits of membership fall into 3 main categories, namely exclusive savings, onboard rewards, and benefits on land.
The benefits on land are largely kept under wraps, and customers are encouraged to contact Royal Caribbean cruises over the phone to find out more.
However, it is clear that Royal Caribbean cruises provide branded luggage tags and exclusive access to call center staff members for those members in the uppermost levels.
Now, please allow me to walk you through the various exclusive savings and onboard rewards that are available at each of the 6 membership levels in turn…
Gold Membership
Exclusive Savings
Crown & Anchor Exclusive Rates:
Includes up to 25% off on close-in sailings
Priority notice on special offers, new ships & itineraries
Exclusive email offers
Member newsletter
Crown & Anchor Society Desk for membership inquiries
Additional cruise points for purchasing suite accommodations
Onboard Rewards
Onboard Offers are preloaded to your SeaPass card and this includes:
Discounted drinks
Discounts on any internet package purchased
FreePlay on Casino Royale
10% Discount on spa services
10% Discount on Royal Caribbean logo products
50% off Ice Cream at Ben & Jerry’s
SURF+STREAM Internet discount equal to parents’ benefit
Buy 1 movie rental in your stateroom and receive the second FREE
Spend money in Arcade Credits to get money off your onboard expense account
Platinum Membership
Platinum membership rewards you with all the perks of gold level membership but with these additions as well.
Exclusive Savings
Discounts on Balcony & Suite Staterooms
Loyalty status matching Celebrity Cruises® Captain’s Club
Onboard Rewards
Exclusive access to Top Tier events
Robes for use onboard
Discounts on dry-clean and wash and fold laundry bags
15% Discount on spa services
Emerald Membership
Emerald membership is considered halfway between Platinum and Diamond memberships. You don’t get free drinks, but there are some added benefits you will enjoy!
Emerald Rewards
The same perks as Gold and Platinum memberships
Six free Jackpot cards when you purchase a bingo package
$6 in Casino Royale FreePlay
Two complimentary waters in your stateroom per person
A signature lapel pin delivered on your next cruise
Diamond Membership
Diamond membership gets you all the benefits and perks of gold, platinum and emerald membership, but with the following additions…
Onboard Rewards
Welcome Amenity upon arrival
Priority waiting list for Shore Excursions
Priority waiting list for Vitality℠ Day Spa Services
Priority waiting list for Main Dining Room
Diamond Lounge Access (on select ships)
Daily Happy Hour in the Diamond Lounge
Four drinks vouchers to be used at any bar
Complimentary daily drinks
One free day of SURF+STREAM Internet
Up Close & Personal with Our Entertainment Family Event
Exclusive nightly happy hour
Stateroom phone discount rate of $2 per minute
Chef’s Choice in Stateroom services
20% Discount on spa services
Diamond Plus Membership
Diamond Plus membership has a lot in common with diamond membership, but it does have some nice extras, which are as follows…
Rewards
Priority access to seating in entertainment venues (Theater, Ice show
and AquaTheater events) up to 45 minutes prior to showtime
Bonus perks for Members with 340 or more cruise points, including the cheers with an officer and lunch event, and upgraded bathroom amenities, and a personalized gift
And there you have it, everything you need to know about the Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society loyalty programs!
We hope this has helped you narrow down your choices and pick the program and membership level that best suits your needs.
The next time you jump on a cruise, you can expect the VIP treatment!
Frequently Asked Questions
How Do I Enroll In The Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society Loyalty Program?
In order to be able to enroll in the program, you can email the Loyalty team at crownandanchor.au@rcclapac.com to register.
This will also enable you to have previous cruises registered on the system, so that you can have your cruise points updated. For this you will need the ship name, the cruise dates, and your reservation number.
Alternatively, when you create an account with Royal Caribbean online, you can opt in to the program.
How Do I View My Crown And Anchor Society Points And Status?
When you sign in to your Crown & Anchor Society account, the screen will show your account dashboard, which automatically displays your loyalty points, status, past cruises, and benefits on your account.
If My Crown And Anchor Tier Will Change During The Cruise, Do I Get The Next Tier Benefits Straight Away?
Unfortunately, it can take up to 30 days from the end of a cruise for the records to be updated and have your total cruise points added to your membership account.
So what this means is that sometimes if your number of nights stayed reaches the threshold for a new membership tier, the benefits will not be immediately available, and you will have to wait for your next cruise to reap the benefits.
Do Any Royal Caribbean Ltd. Brands Offer Reciprocal Benefits Across Their Loyalty Programs?
Yes they do, the Royal Caribbean Ltd brands that have reciprocal loyalty programs are Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises.
Why Does A Crown And Anchor Member Receive A Lapel Pin?
Although your Crown and Anchor Society membership information is already loaded on your SeaPass® card, by wearing your Crown and Anchor Society lapel pin, the onboard staff will be able to recognize you as a returning guest and provide the level of service that you have come to expect.
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