Royal Caribbean passengers should look at their Crown & Anchor loyalty tab for a possible cruise discount code.
Just like Charlie in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory," who discovered a golden ticket in a chocolate bar, loyal cruisers might find their own "golden ticket" in the form of a discount code.
Don't expect to receive an email about the special deal. Rather, the possible promotions are hidden in plain sight. However, not every cruiser is eligible.
For example, I'm a Diamond cruiser with 112 Crown & Anchor points. At the time of writing, I had three separate offers available to me. My father, who is an Emerald Crown & Anchor Society member with 52 cruise points, also had one offer worth up to $350 off.
However, Pinnacle Club cruiser Matt Hochberg did not have any special promotions. Similarly, my partner, who shares my Diamond status but has only been on three Royal Caribbean cruises, had none.
Promotions range from discounts of up to $200 on select cruises of 5 nights or less to savings of up to $400 on longer voyages.
How to see if you have a Royal Caribbean discount code
When you log into your account, pay careful attention to the pop-ups. You might be alerted that you have a special offer waiting for you. If not, finding out if you're a chosen one is easy.
After logging in, navigate to your profile by clicking "Hi, [insert name here]" in the top right corner.
This is where you will see your upcoming cruises and can access the Cruise Planner. However, ignore your cruise countdowns and click on the "loyalty" tab.
If you have any promotions, they will be available directly under the "Crown & Anchor Society" information that lists your total cruise points and recent cruises.
What are the "secret" loyalty offers?
Offers vary, but these are the promotions that we're aware of. Again, not every cruiser is eligible for every deal (or any!). Moreover, if you see any deals in your loyalty account, take note of the expiration date. For example, my promotions expire on Feb. 2, 2026.
2 - 5 Night Early Bird Savings Up to $300 off on select cruises of 5 nights or less
December Cruise Cash promo codes [are] applicable to new individual bookings made between December 9, 2025 and February 1, 2026 (“Offer Period”) on all sailings for the ship(s) or itinerary included in the offer, departing on or after January 2026 (“Offer Cruise”). Promo Code provides instant savings varying by cruise stateroom category as follows: $150 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $250 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $350 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $125 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $200 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $300 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less. (“Savings”) shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase and applied as dollars off at checkout during the Offer Period.
6+ Night Early Bird Savings Up to $350 off on select cruises of 6 nights or more
December Cruise Cash promo codes [are] applicable to new individual bookings made between December 9, 2025 and February 1, 2026 (“Offer Period”) on all sailings for the ship(s) or itinerary included in the offer, departing on or after January 2026 (“Offer Cruise”). Promo Code provides instant savings varying by cruise stateroom category as follows: $150 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $250 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $350 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $125 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $200 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $300 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less. (“Savings”) shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase and applied as dollars off at checkout during the Offer Period.
Save & Sail Before August 2026 Up to $200 off on select cruises of 5 nights or less
December Explore More promo codes [are] applicable to new individual bookings made between December 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026 (“Offer Period”) on all sailings for the ship(s) or itinerary included in the offer, departing on or after January 2026 (“Offer Cruise”). Promo Code provides instant savings varying by cruise stateroom category as follows: for sailings departing January 2026 thru August 2026: $75 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $125 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $275 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $50 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $100 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $200 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less and select Australia sailings; for sailings departing on or after September 2026: $125 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $200 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $400 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $75 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $150 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $300 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less. (“Savings”) shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase and applied as dollars off at checkout during the Offer Period.
Save & Sail After September 2026 Up to $400 off on select cruises of 6 nights or more
December Explore More promo codes [are] applicable to new individual bookings made between December 1, 2025 and February 1, 2026 (“Offer Period”) on all sailings for the ship(s) or itinerary included in the offer, departing on or after January 2026 (“Offer Cruise”). Promo Code provides instant savings varying by cruise stateroom category as follows: for sailings departing January 2026 thru August 2026: $75 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $125 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $275 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $50 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $100 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $200 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less and select Australia sailings; for sailings departing on or after September 2026: $125 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $200 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $400 USD on Suite for sailings 6 nights or more OR $75 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $150 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $300 USD on Suite for sailings 5 nights or less. (“Savings”) shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase and applied as dollars off at checkout during the Offer Period.
Back Aboard Bonus - Up to $350 off
December Cruise-iversary promo codes [are] is applicable to new individual bookings made between December 9, 2025 and February 1, 2026 (“Offer Period”) on all sailings for the ship(s) or itinerary included in the offer, departing on or after December 1, 2026 (“Offer Cruise”). Promo Code provides instant savings varying by cruise stateroom category as follows: $75 USD on Inside & Oceanview and $150 USD on Neighborhood, Balcony, and $350 USD on Suite. (“Savings”) shown in USD and will be converted to currency used for cruise purchase and applied as dollars off at checkout during the Offer Period.
