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Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor vs Carnival VIFP
Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society is the cruise loyalty programme for Royal Caribbean International, awarding Cruise Points for nights sailed that count toward published milestones and member benefits. [1] It is free to join and points never expire, as of 18 October 2026, while onboard offers remain subject to the programme's terms and exclusions. [1]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- Crown & Anchor is free to join and points never expire. [1]
- Members earn one Cruise Point for each completed night, with an extra point for listed suite categories or single-pricing double-occupancy bookings. [1]
- The programme page lists six milestones: 3, 30, 55, 80, 175 and 700 Cruise Points. [1]
- Points are added within 30 days after a cruise, and a new tier reached onboard takes effect on the next sailing. [1]
- Eligible members can move points to Celebrity Captain's Club or Silversea Venetian Society through Points Choice, and status matching covers all three Royal Caribbean Group brands. [1]
How does Crown & Anchor award Cruise Points?
Crown & Anchor awards one Cruise Point for each completed night of sailing. [1] The programme page summarises the higher rate as two Cruise Points per night for suite or solo bookings. [1]
| Booking | Cruise Points |
|---|---|
| Each completed night of sailing | 1 per night |
| Listed suite categories, or single-pricing double-occupancy stateroom | 2 per night |
In its detailed wording, the extra point applies when a member purchases and sails in suite accommodation in categories RL, RS, PS, SL, TS, A1, A2, A3, CL, OS, FS, GS or JS. [1] It also applies where a member sails in any category and pays a single pricing type for double-occupancy staterooms. [1]
Cruise Points are added to the member's account within 30 days after the cruise. [1] If a member reaches a new loyalty tier while onboard, the new benefits begin on the next sailing. [1]
What Crown & Anchor tiers and milestones are published?
The programme page sets out six ascending Cruise Point milestones: 3, 30, 55, 80, 175 and 700. [1] It frames them as increasing levels of perks, onboard savings, priority access, recognition and ultimate status at sea. [1]
A separate status-match table names Crown & Anchor tiers including Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club, alongside matching Captain's Club and Venetian Society levels. [1] Members receive one-for-one tier matching across all three Royal Caribbean Group brands. [1] Existing members can enrol in Captain's Club or Venetian Society through Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises websites or apps. [1] Status may take up to seven days to take effect, and benefit exclusions apply. [1]
What onboard, partner and transfer benefits are published?
Crown & Anchor describes its tiers as unlocking exclusive perks, priority benefits, special savings and members-only offers, with experiences such as the President's Cruise. [1] The published President's Cruise example departs Miami on 3 October 2026 aboard Icon of the Seas. [1]
Points Choice lets members aged 18 and older direct points earned on a Royal Caribbean sailing to Crown & Anchor, Captain's Club or Venetian Society. [1] A request may be submitted any time before the sailing or up to 14 days after disembarkation, for sailings departing on or after 30 January 2026. [1] The member must already be enrolled in the programme receiving the points, and exchange rates are published annually. [1]
The Royal ONE Visa Signature card earns points on everyday purchases and lets cardholders redeem them for cruise discounts or onboard credit for excursions, dining, drinks, Wi-Fi and spa treatments. [1] Published partner examples include MGM Rewards tier matching, Hertz rental discounts and free upgrades, and Voyij. [1]
Do Crown & Anchor points expire or reset?
Crown & Anchor points do not expire. [1] The timing rules published for the programme concern when points are added and when a new tier's benefits begin. [1]
Cruise Points are added to the member's account within 30 days after the cruise. [1] Benefits from a tier reached onboard begin on the next sailing. [1]
Exceptions and limits
- Onboard benefits are subject to the operator's stated conditions and exclusions, so the terms for the specific booking govern. [1]
- Status-match benefits have exclusions, and matched status may take up to seven days to appear. [1]
- Points Choice is limited to members aged 18 and older, requires enrolment in the receiving programme, and applies to sailings departing on or after 30 January 2026. [1]
- The extra nightly point is limited to the suite categories listed and to single-pricing double-occupancy bookings; other bookings follow the standard one-point rate. [1]
- Coverage is limited to Royal Caribbean International's Crown & Anchor Society; Carnival VIFP is outside this page.
Frequently asked questions
How many Cruise Points do you earn per night with Crown & Anchor?
Members earn one Cruise Point for each completed night of sailing. [1] A second point per night is added for the listed suite categories and for single-pricing double-occupancy bookings, which the programme summarises as two points per night for suite or solo bookings. [1]
Do Crown & Anchor points expire?
No. The programme says Crown & Anchor points never expire, and membership is free to join. [1]
What are the published Crown & Anchor point milestones?
The programme page lists milestones at 3, 30, 55, 80, 175 and 700 Cruise Points. [1]
Can Crown & Anchor points move to Celebrity or Silversea?
Eligible members aged 18 and older can use Points Choice to direct points to Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club or Silversea Venetian Society. [1] The request must be made before the sailing or within 14 days after disembarkation, and the member must already be enrolled in the receiving programme. [1]
When do new Crown & Anchor tier benefits start?
If a member reaches a new tier while onboard, the new benefits begin on the next sailing. [1]
Sources
Sources accessed on 18 October 2026. Coverage is limited to Royal Caribbean International's Crown & Anchor Society; Carnival VIFP is not covered.
- Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society programme page, checked 18 October 2026