smokeybandit Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 It's always tough to try to read into what they mean or if they'll ever be used for anything actionable (vs. just marketing materials), but it's interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 if i can use my vouchers on celebrity… it’s over for me aqua class all the way!!!!! Neesa, ScottD, Vancity Cruiser and 1 other 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexanTwoStep Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 I hope it's free cookies for everyone! Seriously though, I think Royal's loyalty program is kind of weak and needs some updating. It would be nice if they revamped it and added way better benefits for those "loyal to Royal" (free DBP for top tiers would be cool) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rackham Posted April 10 Report Share Posted April 10 The only one of those trademarks which sounds like a loyalty program with cross branding and marketing potential is "Royal One". One loyalty program for the Royal Caribbean Group merging together all others. Royal One, because when you're sailing with the Royal Caribbean Group, you're a Royal One. On the others, Anchored sounds like you've crossing the mob if you're choosing to sail other lines. Boundless and Aspire sound like Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors respectively. Royal Rewards sounds like a casino or other program which either resets annually or uses earnable, then spendable, points. Flagship just doesn't have the cachet that Royal One has. It's there, but doesn't really do much emotionally. Neesa and TessFromFlorida 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 7 hours ago, asquared17 said: if i can use my vouchers on celebrity… it’s over for me aqua class all the way!!!!! Same lol asquared17 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 5 hours ago, TexanTwoStep said: Seriously though, I think Royal's loyalty program is kind of weak and needs some updating. Which cruise line has a better loyalty program than Royal? I cruise different lines but would argue Royals loyalty program with the drink vouchers is the best in the industry Snotarni, steverk and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I think those names might be the new combined tiers. Royal has the best loyalty program of the cruise lines imho. But if they could merge those perks with SilverSea and Celebrity, they would be top notch. I personally don't see any issues with the current program other than its not universal across the lines. With hotel loyalty, you can stay at different brands under the umbrella and get the perks. It means access to more revenue. As a pre-vintage I would love to sail Celebrity but between my casino and loyalty status, there is an issue of finances. It's not as financially feasible to sail celebrity when my sailings on Riyal are discounted heavily in the casino and come with discounted internet and free drinks thanks to loyalty. Neesa, SplashOfWater, billdauterive and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 @Ampurp85 I agree the loyalty program is enjoyable for sure. Being D+ we enjoy wonderful perks. In my perfect world (because we also are pre vintage) wish there was some way to earn loyalty points on X to add to our Royal totals. We are really interested in Celebrity now that kiddo is leaving the nest & our cruising style is not Icon & Star at this point. We are wanting smaller and don't need the waterslides etc. I looked for our sailing in 2025 at Celebrity HARD, but not earning points towards my status had me putting on the brakes for a minute. I get it, their program, their rules. Just going to take it one sailing at a time, and I LOVE 2 CRUISE!! In 2026 I will be celebrating 60 years young & I may break free for an X celebration though to mark the occasion! Ampurp85, OCSC Mike, BigKarl and 4 others 3 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 3 hours ago, Neesa said: @Ampurp85 I agree the loyalty program is enjoyable for sure. Being D+ we enjoy wonderful perks. In my perfect world (because we also are pre vintage) wish there was some way to earn loyalty points on X to add to our Royal totals. We are really interested in Celebrity now that kiddo is leaving the nest & our cruising style is not Icon & Star at this point. We are wanting smaller and don't need the waterslides etc. I looked for our sailing in 2025 at Celebrity HARD, but not earning points towards my status had me putting on the brakes for a minute. I get it, their program, their rules. Just going to take it one sailing at a time, and I LOVE 2 CRUISE!! In 2026 I will be celebrating 60 years young & I may break free for an X celebration though to mark the occasion! I have a Celebrity booking on deck, but I am thinking of changing it. I figure if I can push it to 2026, maybe the program will have merged. At the current price I can get 4 sailings from Royal (thanks to loyalty and casino status) and that's not including what I will have to pay for drinks and internet. I want to sail Icon for the shows and food (also the different class), but unless Star gets the Rocky Horror picture show.......I have no interest in sailing it. WAAAYTOOO, Sweety, bobroo and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billdauterive Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 18 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: As a pre-vintage I would love to sail Celebrity but between my casino and loyalty status, there is an issue of finances. It's not as financially feasible to sail celebrity when my sailings on Riyal are discounted heavily in the casino and come with discounted internet and free drinks thanks to loyalty. You're not alone. This is exactly my issue. Neesa, Hoppy2BHere, Ampurp85 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 12 Author Report Share Posted April 12 Since I'm C&A points chasing, I have no desire to book Celebrity. However, I would book Celebrity in a heartbeat if I got C&A points for it. WAAAYTOOO, teddy, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neesa Posted April 12 Report Share Posted April 12 32 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: Since I'm C&A points chasing, I have no desire to book Celebrity. However, I would book Celebrity in a heartbeat if I got C&A points for it. This! Ampurp85, BigKarl and WAAAYTOOO 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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