To reach Diamond status within Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society, it typically takes 12 seven-night cruises if you book standard cabins.
Understanding Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society
Royal Caribbean's loyalty program, the Crown & Anchor Society, rewards returning guests with exclusive benefits, perks, and privileges based on their accumulated "Cruise Points" (CPs). These points determine your tier level within the program.
- Earning Cruise Points: You earn Cruise Points for every night you sail with Royal Caribbean.
- Standard Cabins: Members earn 1 Cruise Point for each night sailed in a standard cabin (e.g., interior, ocean view, balcony).
- Suites: Members earn double Cruise Points (2 CPs) for each night sailed in a suite.
- Diamond Tier Requirement: The Diamond tier is one of the most sought-after levels, requiring 80 Cruise Points to achieve.
Pathways to Diamond Status
The number of cruises needed to reach Diamond status depends primarily on the length of your voyages and the type of cabin you book.
- Standard Cabins:
- Based on the general guideline, completing 12 seven-night cruises in a standard cabin would earn you 84 Cruise Points (12 cruises x 7 nights x 1 point/night). This amount comfortably surpasses the 80 points required for Diamond status. For context, reaching the Emerald tier (which requires 40 CPs) can take as few as eight seven-night cruises in a standard cabin.
- Suites:
- Booking suites significantly accelerates your journey to Diamond status. Since you earn double points per night when staying in a suite, you would accumulate CPs twice as fast. For example, a single seven-night cruise in a suite would earn you 14 Cruise Points (7 nights x 2 points/night), meaning you could reach Diamond in significantly fewer cruises compared to staying in standard cabins.
Crown & Anchor Society Tier Levels
Understanding the full spectrum of tiers helps visualize the path to Diamond:
Crown & Anchor Society Tier | Cruise Points Required | Key Benefits (Examples) |
---|---|---|
Gold | 3 | Exclusive offers, member newsletter, onboard savings |
Platinum | 30 | All Gold benefits + bathrobe use, discount on internet |
Emerald | 40 | All Platinum benefits + complimentary water bottles, Diamond lounge access |
Diamond | 80 | All Emerald benefits + exclusive Diamond Lounge access, priority boarding/departure, complimentary drinks |
Diamond Plus | 175 | All Diamond benefits + personalized recognition, milestone cruises |
Pinnacle Club | 700 | All Diamond Plus benefits + significant discounts, complimentary cruise |
Maximizing Your Cruise Points
To reach Diamond status more quickly, consider these strategies:
- Book Suites: Opting for a suite cabin will double the Cruise Points you earn per night, effectively halving the number of nights (and potentially cruises) required to reach Diamond.
- Choose Longer Itineraries: While a seven-night cruise is common, selecting longer voyages (e.g., 10-night, 14-night) will net you more Cruise Points per sailing, reducing the total number of cruises you need to take.
- Cruise Frequently: The most direct way to accumulate points is to simply cruise more often with Royal Caribbean.