Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruises are two of the best cruise lines when it comes to rewarding their passengers so I was really pleased when I heard that they were changing things. This makes it easier for those who want to get to a higher loyalty level quicker although you will have to book the more expensive suites if you want to shoot to the top. People who book a Reflection or Penthouse suite will get up to 18 points per person per night. So here is how the new Captain’s Club with Celebrity Cruises will work and how you can benefit from being loyal to Celebrity Cruises.
So just so you have it all to hand here is the link to the old loyalty scheme – http://tomstravels.co.uk/?p=1116
So how will it all work? It’s the same system so you gain points per night, however it’s based on what type of accommodation you are staying in. They have also changed the benefits to make them more beneficial to the cruiser and more exclusive for the loyal Celebrity guests.
Here is how many points you could earn:
Inside and Oceanview will get 2 club points per night
Balcony will get 3 club points per night
Concierge and Aqua Class will get 5 club points per night
Aqua, Sky and Century Suites will get 8 club points per night
Celebrity, Signature and Royal Suites will get 12 club points per night
Reflection and Penthouse suites will get 18 club points per night
The above applies to all ships in the Celebrity Fleet, with the exception of the Celebrity Xpedition. The following applies:-
Oceanview, Deluxe and Premium will get you 2 club points
Junior and Xpedition Suite will get you 8 club points
Royal Suite will get you 12 club points
Penthouse Suite will get you 18 club point
This means that you can get up to 18 points a night depending on the stateroom or suite you choose. With the old scheme it used to be a maximum of 3 points per night.
Here is how the new tiers are going to work and you can join before you even cruise.
Preview Tier requires 0 points for you to enrol
2 – 149 club points will get you in the Classic Tier
150 – 299 club points will get you in the Select Tier
300 – 749 club points will get you in the Elite Tier
750 – 2999 club points will get you in the Elite+ Tier
3000+ club points will get you in the Zenith Tier
The tiers have only changed slightly with the addition of the two top tiers – Elite+ and Zenith. Inclusions in the lower tiers have changed a little but in my opinion have been changed for the better and to benefit the guest more significantly.
Preview Tier – 0 to 2 Club Points
This tier was introduced only a couple of month ago. This means that you can enroll to be a member before even stepping aboard a Celebrity ship. This will get you the following benefits:-
- Access to the Captain’s Club newsletter online
- Use of the Loyalty Desk member service center between cruises
- Eligibility for Captains Club promotions when booking a future cruise on-board
Classic Tier – 2 – 149 Club Points
You will automatically get Classic Tier after completing your first sailing with Celebrity. You will get all the benefits of the Preview Tier plus:-
- Exclusive Captain’s Club Celebration event
- Access to Reunion Cruise and President’s Cruise events
- One category upgrade through Aqua Class (Prior to sailing, when available and restrictions will apply)
- Complimentary gelato from Gelateria (this is not available on the Celebrity Century)
- 10% of any single Internet package
Select Tier – 150 – 299 Club Points
Now we reach the higher tiers. This is when the benefits start to mount up. You will get all of the benefits from Preview and Classic Tier plus:-
- 25% off any single Internet package
- Complimentary pressing of 2 garment items
- One standard bag of laundry (wash, dry and fold) at discounted price on all Celebrity Cruises of 12 nights or more.
- Priority embarkation while boarding the ship (where available)
- Complimentary wine seminar event
- Priority status for shore excursion waitlist
- Exclusive Senior Officer’s Cocktail Party
- Platinum Level enrolment in Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society
Elite Tier – 300 – 749 Club Points
With the Elite Tier, you will receive the benefits from Preview, Classic and Select as well as:-
- Access to the Captain’s Club Lounge for daily coffee house style breakfast
- Evening Cocktail hour (which does exclude embarkation and evening of the Senior Officers Party)
- Complimentary 90 minute Internet package which can be applied towards most larger Internet packages
- Complimentary access to the Persian Garden (on one port day of your choice while the ship is in port)
- Complimentary dry cleaning of one garment item
- One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry and fold) on every sailing
- A private shipboard departure lounge, serving continental breakfast
- Elegant tea invitation
- Diamond Level enrolment in Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society
Elite Plus Tier – 750 – 2999 Club Points
Elite Plus is one of the two new exclusive membership levels. You will receive benefits from the Preview, Classic, Select and Elite tiers plus:-
- Complimentary 200 minutes Internet package
- Complimentary cappuccino, latte and espresso
- 10% discount on any Beverage package
- 15% discount on any Specialty Restaurant
- A private shipboard departure lounge, serving continental breakfast
- Access to the Captain’s Club Lounge for daily coffee house style breakfast
- Elegant tea invitation
- Two complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry and fold) on every sailing
- Complimentary dry cleaning of one garment item
- Diamond Level enrolment in Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society
Zenith Tier – 3000+ Club Points
This is the highest tier within the Captains Club. Zenith Tier will benefit from Preview, Classic, Select and Elite Benefits plus:-
- Access to Michael’s Club Lounge, Including Embarkation Day
- Complimentary 1600 minute Internet package
- Complimentary laundry
- Complimentary Beverage package
- 25% off Specialty Dining
- Priority Seating in Theater (on formal and production show nights, seats released 10 minutes prior to curtain call)
- Priority embarkation while the ship is in port
- Upgraded bath amenities
- Complimentary lunch at Bistro on Five (when sailing consecutively)
- Complimentary Extend Your Stay (where available stay on-board longer on disembarkation day)
- Complimentary Luggage Valet service from ship to final destination airport (where available, airline fees still apply)
- Upon reaching the Zenith Tier, Captain’s Club will make a charitable donation in the members behalf
- Upon reaching the Zenith Tier, you receive a complimentary 7 night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in a Veranda stateroom
- At 6000 Club points and every 3000 Club Points thereafter receive a complimentary 7 night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in an Aqua Class stateroom
Terms and Conditions apply. Restrictions also may apply in some benefits and Is subject to change by Celebrity Cruises. Benefits vary on the Celebrity Xpedition.
So what are you waiting for? Celebrity Cruises are calling, how will you answer?!
Let me know what you think of the difference between the old scheme and the new one. As always, I would love to hear your feedback!
www.tomstravels.co.uk – 0800 408 6143 – tomh@cruise.co.uk