Royal Caribbean Line, like other cruise lines, has a loyalty program for guests. The Royal Caribbean loyalty program is Crown and Anchor Society and has Six levels based on points. You earn points each night at sea and get special benefits based on your membership level.
Royal Caribbean rewards loyal guests by enrolling them in the Crown and Anchor Society after their first cruise. Royal Caribbean loyalty program, Crown & Anchor Society rewards loyal customers with cruises for staying “Loyal to Royal.”
In this guide we will discuss about the Crown and Anchor Society, how to earn points, and the perks you get at each level.
How to Earn Crown and Anchor Society Points?
Earning points in the Royal Caribbean loyalty program is easy. You will receive points:
- You earn 1 point for each night you stay on a ship.
- Earn 1 extra point for each night you stay in a Suite.
Each night on a cruise gives you 1 point. So, a 7-night cruise will earn you 7 Crown and Anchor points. You can earn points faster by staying in a suite, which gives you double points per night. If you’re cruising solo in a suite, you’ll earn 21 points on a 7-night cruise.
Note: The extra point per night for suites is only for suites booked when making a reservation, not for suites upgraded during the stay.
Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society Tiers
Here are the Crown and Anchor Royal Caribbean levels:
- Gold (3-29 cruise points)
- Platinum (30-54 cruise points)
- Emerald (55-79 cruise points)
- Diamond (80-174 cruise points)
- Diamond Plus (175-699 cruise points)
- Pinnacle Club (700 or more cruise points)
Guests start at the Pre-Gold level on their first Royal Caribbean cruise.
Gold Tier
The Gold level is the first tier of the Crown & Anchor Society, with points ranging from 3 to 29. Even at the lowest level of the Crown and Anchor Society program (Gold), members receive benefits like discounts on purchases made onboard.
As a Gold member, you don’t get many benefits, but you will get the following:
- 50% off any glass of wine, beer, or soda with 2 coupons per sailing.
- 50% off a milkshake at Johnny Rockets with 2 coupons per cruise on certain ships.
- 25% off any coffee drink, except for Starbucks.
- 10% off any glass of wine, beer, or soda (different from the coupon offer above)
- 10% off any internet package bought on board. This discount cannot be combined with other VOOM offers.
- 10% discount on Royal Caribbean logo items when you spend at least $25 onboard.
- 10% off any spa service, excluding Medi-Spa services.
- Private departure lounge with continental breakfast.
- Priority notice on exclusive offers, new ships and itineraries.
- Extra points when you buy a suite room.
- SeaPass card recognition
- Exclusive email offers
- Member Newsletter
Most guests will receive Royal Caribbean Gold status after their first cruise, which is usually 3 nights or longer.
Platinum Tier
Platinum level is second tier of the Crown and Anchor Society with points ranging from 30–54 points.
As a Platinum member, you get all the benefits of being a member, plus some extra perks.
- 50% off any glass of wine, beer, or soda with 2 coupons per sailing.
- 50% off a milkshake at Johnny Rockets with 2 coupons per cruise on certain ships.
- 50% off any coffee drink with 2 coupons per trip, excluding Starbucks.
- 15% off any internet package bought on board. This discount cannot be combined with other VOOM offers.
- Buy a specialty restaurant dinner and get a free non-alcoholic specialty coffee drink (not including Starbucks).
- 10% discount on Royal Caribbean logo items when you spend at least $25 onboard.
- Access Exclusive Top Tier Event on 5+ night sailings
- 15% off any spa service, excluding Medi-Spa services.
- $5 Discount on $34.99 wash and fold laundry bag on 5+ nights
- Discounts on Balcony & Suite Staterooms
- Robes for onboard use
- Private departure lounge with continental breakfast.
- Loyalty matching with Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club
- $5 off $25 dry-clean or press
- 20% off on one photo, photo package, or photobook.
- Extra points when you buy a suite room.
- SeaPass card recognition
- Exclusive email offers
- Member Newsletter
To reach the Royal Caribbean Platinum status, you need to go on 5 seven-night cruises, staying in regular cabins.
Emerald Tier
Emerald level is third tier of the Crown and Anchor Society with points ranging from 55–79 points. Emerald members don’t get many extra benefits as compared to Platinum members.
Emerald members receive all benefits listed above for Platinum Tier with the addition of:
- Delivery of 2 bottles of water to your cabin at the start of each voyage per adult
- 25% off on one photo, photo package, or photobook.
To reach the Royal Caribbean Emerald status quickly, take 8 week-long cruises in a regular cabin.
Diamond Tier
Royal Caribbean Diamond level is fourth tier of the Crown and Anchor Society with points ranging from 80–174 points. Gold, Platinum, and Emerald Royal Caribbean status levels offer some benefits, but Diamond level offers more beneficial perks for cruise vacations.
Diamond members get access to the Crown Lounge, previously known as the Diamond Lounge. When you reach 80 points, you can enjoy a new onboard area with free food, coffee, and help from the Diamond concierge. Diamond members receive the following additional benefits:
- Priority waitlist seating request in Main Dining Room
- 4 free drinks daily worth up to $14, except at Starbucks, Bionic Bar, and Desserted
- 1-day free SURF STREAM Internet or a discount on any internet purchase onboard for one device
- Priority waitlist for VitalitySM Spa services/Shore Excursions
- 30% off on one photo, photo package, or photobook and 1 free digital or printed photo of your choice
- Exclusive Backstage Tour on 5+ nights
- 15% discount on Royal Caribbean logo items
- 20% discount on any spa service (Medi-Spa excluded).
- Recognition milestones start at 140 cruise points (Crystal Block)
- Lapel pin delivered on next cruise after achieving diamond status
- Crown Lounge access with nightly happy hour
- $2 per min discount on stateroom phone
- Chef’s Choice on 5+ nights
You can reach the Royal Caribbean Diamond status by taking 12 seven-night cruises in regular cabins.
Diamond Plus Tier
The Royal Caribbean Diamond Plus level is fifth tier of the Crown and Anchor Society with points ranging from 175–699 points. Once you reach Diamond Plus, you will probably stay there for a while.
Solo travelers will also enjoy a 50% reduction in the single supplement charge after reaching 340 points in the Royal Caribbean Loyalty program. This is a significant saving for solo travelers sailing with Royal Caribbean.
Diamond Plus members get priority access and seating at main theater shows, ice shows, and AquaTheater events as well as all the benefits mentioned above, plus:
- 25% discount on any glass of wine, beer or soda
- 5 free drinks daily worth up to $14 (Starbucks, Bionic Bar, and Desserted excluded)
- 30% discount on Deluxe Beverage Package
- 2-day free SURF STREAM Internet or a discount on any internet purchase onboard for one device
- Single supplement cruise fare reduction for members that have 340+ Cruise Points
- Cheers with an Officer for members with 340+ cruise points
- Members with 340+ cruise points will get better bathroom amenities.
- One Free $34.99 wash and fold bag on sailing 5 or more Nights
- Free add-on spa treatment (not Medi-Spa services).
- Exclusive access to call center staff members
- Personalized gift/amenity
You need 25 seven-night cruises to become a Royal Caribbean Diamond Plus member in standard cabins. If you stay in suites and go on longer trips, you can reach this level on fewer cruises.
Pinnacle Club Tier
Royal Caribbean Pinnacle Club level is final and sixth tier of the Crown and Anchor Society with points ranging from 700 or more cruise points.
You’ll earn a free cruise for every 350 points you collect once you reach the Royal Caribbean Pinnacle status. This means you’ll get your first free cruise at 700 points and more free cruises at 1,050 points, 1,400 points, and so on.
Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society members at the top Pinnacle tier get a free 7-night Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin for two people. You are responsible for all taxes, fees, and service charges, including Gratuities.
You get a balcony cabin for the first two cruises. Then, you can get a Junior Suite. If you prefer a different destination than the Caribbean, you can get credit for a future cruise. Royal Caribbean offers $2,400 credit for cruises with 700–1,050 points and $3,200 credit for cruises with 1,400 points or more.
Pinnacle Club member receive all benefits listed above for Diamond plus Tier, plus:
- 40% discount on Deluxe Beverage Package
- Access to Coastal Kitchen
- Flexible arrival to ship
- Free Unlimited SURF+STREAM Internet access for 1-device
- $25 off specialty dining on 5+ nights (Oasis® & Quantum® class only)
- 6 daily Complimentary non-alcoholic drinks up to $14 (excludes Starbucks and Desserted)
- Exclusive daily breakfast at a specialty restaurant
- Access to Suite/Concierge Lounge
- Personalized lapel pin
Booking suites or traveling alone helps you earn more points per night, making it easier to reach the Pinnacle level faster.
Loyalty Matching Status with Celebrity Cruise Line
Crown and Anchor Society members at the Platinum level will also get the same status in Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club loyalty program.
Upon reaching the Select level in the Captain’s Club Program, you will be granted corresponding status which comes with different perks, including:
- Discount on internet packages (25%)
- Discount on photo packages (30%)
- Discount on spa treatments (10%)
- Priority status in waitlist for the shore excursion
If you reach Diamond in Crown & Anchor Society, you can become an Elite Level member in Captain’s Club. It includes following perks:
- Captain’s Club Coffee Lounge access
- 30% discount on WiFi package
- Free streaming (90 mins)
- 40% discount on digital or print photo package
- $200 discount on The Studio photo packages
- 15% discount on drink package
- Free access to the Persian Garden spa zone (Millennium & Solstice Class ships only)
- Unlimited free drinks each day between 5 and 7 p.m. at most bars and lounges from the Captain’s Club menu
FAQs – Royal Caribbean Crown and Anchor Society
How to Join Crown and Anchor Society?
Joining Royal Caribbean’s Crown and Anchor Society is simple! After your first cruise, you are automatically signed up. You can view your Royal Caribbean status levels by logging into your online Royal Caribbean account.
Do other Cruise Lines have a Loyalty Program?
Yes, other cruise lines like Carnival Cruises, MSC, Disney, Celebrity, and Holland America also have loyalty programs.
How to track Crown and Anchor Society Points?
You can track your Crown & Anchor Society points in your online account. Your Royal Caribbean status levels and total cruise points are displayed in the top right corner. You can also view your upcoming and past cruises, along with the number of cruise points earned for each past cruise.
How many Points do I need for a Free Cruise on the Royal Caribbean?
When you become a Pinnacle Club member, you get a free cruise for every 350 points you collect. It’s one of the perks of reaching the highest level in the Royal Caribbean loyalty program.
How to use Royal Caribbean points on Celebrity Cruises?
You can match your status with Celebrity for a one-time deal. You will earn points separately with Celebrity and Royal Caribbean. Celebrity will honor your status in the Captain’s Club until you cruise enough to move up.
Are Crown & Anchor Society Cruise Points the same as MyCruise® Rewards points?
No, they are different types of points. Loyalty Program members earn cruise points that define their membership level. Royal Caribbean cardholders earn MyCruise® Rewards points to get onboard credit and discounts.
How long Does it Take for Points to Show up in my Crown and Anchor Account?
It could take 2–3 weeks for your cruise points to appear in your account after leaving the ship. This means you won’t see your updated points balance immediately.
How to Request Cruise Points for Past Sailings If I did not get Points?
You should submit a request to add any missing cruise points within 12 months after your cruise ends. For example, if your cruise ended on December 12, 2022, you have until December 12, 2023, to contact Royal Caribbean about the points.
Do Royal Caribbean Points Expire?
Royal Caribbean Points earned in Crown and Anchor never expire. Royal Caribbean point levels you earn remain forever. If you cruised with Royal Caribbean before and didn’t make an account, you can still get credit for those trips and points. Just call the Crown and Anchor Society phone number with your sail date and ship name to add it to your account.