A Complete Guide to the Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club

• Tier Points by Stateroom: Learn how Club Points are calculated based on your cabin category for every night of your voyage.

• Elite Tier Milestone: Discover why reaching Elite status at 300 points is the sweet spot for complimentary daily drinks and Wi-Fi discounts.

• Royal Caribbean Reciprocity: How your Captain's Club status transfers seamlessly across sister fleets within the Royal Caribbean Group.

Celebrity Cruises is celebrated for delivering modern luxury at sea, combining sleek boutique design, exceptional culinary venues, and intuitive service.

For cruisers who find themselves repeatedly drawn to the fleet's distinctive Edge Series ships or classic Solstice Class favourites, the Captain's Club ensures that repeat loyalty is generously rewarded.

Unlike traditional programmes that award points purely on sea days, the Captain's Club factors both the length of your voyage and your chosen accommodation category into your earnings.

As you rise through the tiers, the rewards quickly translate into tangible financial savings, including complimentary evening drinks, included laundry, and internet discounts.

Here is your complete guide to how the Captain's Club works, what benefits you unlock at each milestone, and how to make the most of your membership.

How Club Points Work

Earning your way up the Captain's Club ladder depends on two factors: how many nights you sail and the stateroom category you book.

Points are credited to your account at the end of each voyage on a per-night basis:

• Inside and Ocean View Staterooms: 2 Club Points per night

• Veranda Staterooms: 3 Club Points per night

• Concierge Class and AquaClass Staterooms: 5 Club Points per night

• Sky Suites and Sunset Suites: 8 Club Points per night

• Celebrity, Signature, Royal, and Reflection Suites: 12 Club Points per night

• Penthouse and Iconic Suites: 18 Club Points per night

This structure allows suite and AquaClass guests to accelerate their progress through the tiers much faster.

A 10-night Mediterranean cruise in an AquaClass cabin yields 50 Club Points, while the same duration in a Sky Suite awards 80 Club Points.

Best of all, your points never expire, remaining permanently attached to your profile for future sailings.

Six Membership Tiers Explained

The Captain's Club is divided into six distinct tiers, starting from your very first booking and rising to an ultra-exclusive pinnacle level.

1. Preview (0 Club Points)

Guests are welcomed into the Preview tier upon making their first booking. This grants immediate access to the online loyalty desk and newsletter updates before you even step aboard.

2. Classic (2 to 149 Club Points)

Achieved after completing your first cruise, Classic status introduces practical booking and onboard benefits:

• Access to exclusive Captain's Club celebrations and events on board.

• A 10% discount on Wi-Fi packages and a 10% discount on spa treatments.

• A 10% discount on pre-cruise drink package upgrades.

• Access to special past-passenger pricing promotions on select sailings.

3. Select (150 to 299 Club Points)

At 150 points, Select members enjoy enhanced lifestyle perks:

• A 25% discount on internet packages.

• A 30% discount on single laundry bag wash-and-fold services.

• A 15% discount on pre-cruise drink package upgrades.

• An invitation to an exclusive onboard wine-tasting event.

• Priority status on shore excursion waiting lists.

4. Elite (300 to 749 Club Points)

Reaching 300 points is widely considered the defining milestone of the programme. Elite members receive some of the most generous perks in cruising, including the famous daily cocktail hour and complimentary laundry items.

5. Elite Plus (750 to 2,999 Club Points)

Designed for dedicated voyagers, Elite Plus deepens both the savings and the bespoke privileges:

• Complimentary speciality coffees, including lattes, cappuccinos, and espressos, available all day in onboard lounges.

• A 15% discount on cover charges at speciality restaurants.

• A 35% discount on Wi-Fi packages.

• Two complimentary laundry wash-and-fold bags per voyage.

• Early access to reservations in the main theatre.

6. Zenith (3,000+ Club Points)

Zenith is the ultimate tier for the line's most devoted guests. It effectively transforms your cruise into an all-inclusive VIP getaway:

• Complimentary Unlimited Premium Wi-Fi throughout your sailing.

• A complimentary Premium Drinks Package for the duration of your cruise.

• Complimentary unlimited laundry services.

• Priority luggage delivery and personal concierge assistance.

• A complimentary seven-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise upon reaching 3,000 points, with additional free cruises awarded at subsequent point milestones.

The Standout Elite Perks

For many travellers, the sweet spot of the entire programme is Elite tier. Reaching 300 points unlocks benefits that fundamentally change your daily onboard expenditure.

The primary highlight is the daily Captain's Club cocktail hour. Every evening from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Elite members are treated to unlimited complimentary drinks from a dedicated cocktail, wine, and beer menu across almost every bar and lounge on the ship (excluding select dining venues).

For couples who enjoy a pre-dinner glass of wine or an aperitif, this benefit comfortably eliminates the need to purchase a standalone beverage package, easily saving £600 to £1,000 across a two-week holiday.

Elite members also enjoy practical travel conveniences:

• A 30% discount on internet packages, helping you stay connected for less.

• One complimentary wash, dry, and fold laundry bag on voyages of twelve nights or more, alongside dry-cleaning discounts.

• Complimentary access to the Persian Garden or SEA Thermal Suite on a port day of your choice.

• Priority tender tickets in ports where tender boats are required to go ashore.

Shared Royal Caribbean Status

One of the greatest benefits of sailing with Celebrity Cruises is its membership in the wider Royal Caribbean Group family. The company operates a reciprocal loyalty matching programme with Royal Caribbean International.

Once you reach Select tier or higher with Celebrity, your status is automatically mirrored when you step aboard a Royal Caribbean ship:

• Celebrity Select matches to Royal Caribbean Platinum (giving you terminal lounge access and bathrobe privileges).

• Celebrity Elite matches to Royal Caribbean Diamond (granting four daily complimentary drink vouchers on Royal Caribbean vessels).

• Celebrity Elite Plus matches to Royal Caribbean Diamond Plus.

• Celebrity Zenith matches to Royal Caribbean Pinnacle Club.

This reciprocal agreement means you do not have to forfeit your hard-earned privileges if you decide to take the family on an action-packed Royal Caribbean mega-ship. You enjoy top-tier treatment across both fleets.

Checking Points and Managing Tiers

Tracking your progress towards the next Captain's Club level is simple:

• The Celebrity Cruises App: Download the official smartphone app and log into your account. Your current tier, loyalty number, and total Club Points are displayed directly on your profile dashboard.

• The Official Website: Sign in to your guest account on the Celebrity Cruises website to view your sailing history, download your digital loyalty card, and check upcoming member sales.

• Onboard SeaPass Card: While at sea, your Captain's Club tier is printed directly on your physical room key card and noted within the app.

Always make sure your loyalty number is attached whenever you request a quote or make a reservation. This guarantees you receive past-passenger promotional discounts, priority notifications for new ship deployments, and full credit for every night you spend at sea.