C&A Membership

[conandrob240]

If I enroll in Crown & Anchor prior to my cruise, am I automatically Gold when I get on board? If so, do I get perks like Priority boarding and invited to the member party?

 

Also, what kinds of special offers are typically "loaded to my SeaPass card"? Any spa discounts?

[Richst48]

If I enroll in Crown & Anchor prior to my cruise, am I automatically Gold when I get on board? If so, do I get perks like Priority boarding and invited to the member party?

 

Also, what kinds of special offers are typically "loaded to my SeaPass card"? Any spa discounts?

 

Will this be your first cruise with Royal?

[garnetpalmetto]

No, you don't become automatically Gold. You have to take your first trip before you become Gold. Not sure if it's a current benefit but at least 3 years ago, Gold members got 10% off one salon or spa service. The other benefits we had (some of which were ship specific and/or may no longer be valid but still gives you a general idea):

 

• Buy one beer/glass of wine/soda, get one free
  
• 10% off a beer/glass of wine/soda
  
• 25% discount on any Seattle's Best Coffee beverage
  
• Buy one milkshake, get one free at Johnny Rockets
  
• Buy one photo and receive a 50% discount on a second photo
  
• $5.00 internet credit or 10% off any internet package purchase (whichever is greater)
  
• Free Spin to Win in the casino
  
• $5.00 match play casino certificate
  
• Purchase any bingo package and receive one free Single Jackpot bingo card
  
• 10% off a purchase of $25 or more at the Logo Gift Shop
  
• $50 off your purchase of $1000 or more at the art auction
  
• Spend $1000 or more on fine jewelry and receive a 10% discount
  
• Purchase any size temporary airbrushed tattoo and receive a free Gold Color upgrade
  
• 10% off a Pets at Sea package (includes a pet and outfit)
  
• 25% off the purchase of RCI's cookbooks
  
• 10% off any one spa or salon service
  
• 5% off a Romero Britto collectible
  
• 15% off a Bedding Collection purchase (online promo code)
  

[Merion_Mom]

If I enroll in Crown & Anchor prior to my cruise, am I automatically Gold when I get on board? If so, do I get perks like Priority boarding and invited to the member party?

 

Also, what kinds of special offers are typically "loaded to my SeaPass card"? Any spa discounts?

 

You can register/enroll now.

 

https://secure.royalcaribbean.com/cas/enroll/home.do

 

Gold members don't have priority boarding.

 

Only SOME ships on SOME cruises have a party that includes Gold members.

 

I see that your first cruise will be on the Anthem. On the Quantum, Gold was included in the C&A party in the theater.

 

Since they started allowing enrollment before you even cruise, some things have changed, but I'm not positive what those things are.

 

Looks like you will just have to wait until November to find out! ;)

[conandrob240]

First cruise but I already enrolled a few days ago. It's a little confusing to enroll prior to first cruise if you have no benefits on that cruise.

[cruisenfever]

First cruise but I already enrolled a few days ago. It's a little confusing to enroll prior to first cruise if you have no benefits on that cruise.

Points are not earned until you have "completed" a cruise. So for your second RCI cruise you will be gold and get benefits.:)

[Ourusualbeach]

First cruise but I already enrolled a few days ago. It's a little confusing to enroll prior to first cruise if you have no benefits on that cruise.

 

The only added benefit to enrolling before your first cruise is "maybe" and I do mean maybe getting some promotional e mails.

[Willow45]

Interesting to know. After booking my cruise (its our first) I enrolled into C&A as well. Wasn't really hoping for anything but thought it was something you had to do 'before' you cruise.

[Clipper123]

If you are a member of Mlife or join (a chain of casinos) and give Crown and Anchor your Mlife number you automatically become gold without having cruised and get the same gold perks as everyone else gets after their first cruise.

 

 

Royal Caribbean International and MGM Resorts International have partnered together to allow members of their respective loyalty programs to take advantage of exclusive offers and benefits from both distinguished programs.

 

M Life members who are new to cruising will be automatically enrolled at the Gold level in the Crown & Anchor Society. As a Gold member, your benefits include:

 

• Exclusive Onboard Booking Bonus

• Virtual Ultimate Value Booklet with offers loaded electronically to your SeaPass Card

• Exclusive invitation to Welcome Back Party

• SeaPass card recognition

• Meet the Stars

• Priority check-in

• Private departure lounge with continental breakfast

• Exclusive Trivia

• Crown & Anchor Exclusive Rates*

• Priority notice on special offers, new ships and itineraries*

• Set your upgrade preferences online

• Priority Access on stateroom upgrades (if available)*

• Extra Cruise Points for purchasing and sailing in a suite*

• Exclusive E-mail Offers including early access to our weekly Going, Going, Gone Sale

• Member Cruises

• Crown & Anchor Society Desk for membership inquiries

• Member Newsletter: Crown & Anchor Society Exclusive

• Member-only secured section on our website

 

*Additional terms and conditions apply. For further details, including terms and conditions, please visit our website at http://www.royalcaribbean.com.

 

Your Crown & Anchor Society savings continue throughout your cruise vacation. Onboard offers will be automatically uploaded to your SeaPass card on day one of your voyage. Each member is entitled to receive electronic offers for a variety of onboard activities, such as internet usage, luxury spa services, and much more. Kindly note: Onboard offers may vary by your membership level, as well as your itinerary. A full list of your onboard offers can be found on the back of the welcome letter delivered to your stateroom on day one of your cruise vacation. Members sailing on a ship with an interactive TV system will have the additional option of viewing their remaining offers through the interactive TV available in each stateroom.

 

As a member of our loyalty program, you will receive an exclusive invitation to our Welcome Back Party during your upcoming cruise vacation. Hosted by our Loyalty & Cruise Sales staff, our Welcome Back Party keeps the onboard excitement going with complimentary beverages, an introduction to members of our onboard staff, and much more. Enjoy this opportunity to meet and greet other Crown & Anchor Society members. Kindly note: The Welcome Back Party is only available on cruise vacations that are a minimum of seven nights in length. Please see your invitation or our Loyalty & Cruise Sales staff onboard for the time and location of this exclusive event.

[DianeandMark]

We are booked in a JS on Legend in January, 14 day cruise, our first with RC. Legend has a 2 night sampler cruise in December. If prices come down close to the cruise date, do people think it's worth booking to get double points in a JS and being gold members before our cruise in January. We do plan on booking another cruise while on board, just don't know whether the perks are worth it?

Edited September 10, 2015 by DianeandMark

[Merion_Mom]

First cruise but I already enrolled a few days ago. It's a little confusing to enroll prior to first cruise if you have no benefits on that cruise.

 

One less thing to worry about. :D

 

And only C&A members are supposedly allowed to book their next cruise on board and get that benefit. So you will have SOME benefit! ;)

[Merion_Mom]

We are booked in a JS on Legend in January, 14 day cruise, our first with RC. Legend has a 2 night sampler cruise in December. If prices come down close to the cruise date, do people think it's worth booking to get double points in a JS and being gold members before our cruise in January. We do plan on booking another cruise while on board, just don't know whether the perks are worth it?

 

I assume that you live in Australia? ;)

 

I would say "yes" and get an OV cabin. :D

[DianeandMark]

I assume that you live in Australia? ;)

 

 

 

I would say "yes" and get an OV cabin. :D

 

 

Thanks for the response...Yes we are in Australia.

 

If we get an OV that won't get us to Gold as it's only a 2 nighter. At least that's the way I read the C and A site. I thought we would have to book a JS to get double points and be a gold member for our second cruise.

[Merion_Mom]

Thanks for the response...Yes we are in Australia.

 

If we get an OV that won't get us to Gold as it's only a 2 nighter. At least that's the way I read the C and A site. I thought we would have to book a JS to get double points and be a gold member for our second cruise.

 

The price that they are asking for a JS for that cruise is SO not worth it!

 

(again, in my opinion ;))

[DianeandMark]

The price that they are asking for a JS for that cruise is SO not worth it!

 

 

 

(again, in my opinion ;))

 

 

I totally agree with you on the price. We won't even consider it unless there is a decent price drop.

[Merion_Mom]

I totally agree with you on the price. We won't even consider it unless there is a decent price drop.

 

Ok, this is going to blow your mind:

 

If you booked two inside cabins, paying DOUBLE minus the port fee/tax, you would spend less than the JS costs, and you would still receive the double points!!!!!

 

:eek: :rolleyes: :p :eek: :D

[DianeandMark]

Ok, this is going to blow your mind:

 

 

 

If you booked two inside cabins, paying DOUBLE minus the port fee/tax, you would spend less than the JS costs, and you would still receive the double points!!!!!

 

 

 

:eek: :rolleyes: :p :eek: :D

 

 

I love the way you think outside the box! Something to consider, thank you :)

[Firefighterhoop]

If you booked your cruise prior to signing up for Crown and Anchor make sure you call RCCL Or your Travel Agent (If you used one) to get your number attached to your booking so you do get the points for your first cruise.

 

I happened to stumble upon this the other night while I was on the Crown and Anchor website, and for people with zero cruise points, it is basically used for marketing only.

[hawnrsen]

It's a little confusing to enroll prior to first cruise if you have no benefits on that cruise.

[sxphil]

Ok, this is going to blow your mind:

 

If you booked two inside cabins, paying DOUBLE minus the port fee/tax, you would spend less than the JS costs, and you would still receive the double points!!!!!

 

:eek: :rolleyes: :p :eek: :D

 

Really?

 

I booked two cabins[one for me and one for the kids] on my recent 3 day'er on the Enchantment and I only got 3 points for that cruise

[uksimonusa]

Really?

 

I booked two cabins[one for me and one for the kids] on my recent 3 day'er on the Enchantment and I only got 3 points for that cruise

 

If you sailed solo and paid the 100% surcharge you should get double points, call C&A and ask them to correct it.

[theredwoodguy]

I love the way you think outside the box! Something to consider, thank you :)

 

But you would be in an inside cabin for 14 days.

[DianeandMark]

But you would be in an inside cabin for 14 days.

 

 

Merion_mom was suggesting an alternate way of earning enough points on a 2 night cruise in December to enable us to be gold members before our 14 night cruise in January. We are in a JS then :)

[theredwoodguy]

Merion_mom was suggesting an alternate way of earning enough points on a 2 night cruise in December to enable us to be gold members before our 14 night cruise in January. We are in a JS then :)

 

Oh my bad! That makes perfect sense then. Definitely pay more attention to what Merion_mom has to say than theredwoodguy! :)

 

You keep doing the double points thing and you will be Diamond before you know it. My wife and I just took our first cruise as Diamond and it was our 9th cruise yet we didn't figure out the double points option until cruise #4.

[Ourusualbeach]

Really?

 

I booked two cabins[one for me and one for the kids] on my recent 3 day'er on the Enchantment and I only got 3 points for that cruise

 

Was your the only name listed on the initial reservation or did one of the kids get listed on your reservation and then move cabins once on board.

 

If you were listed on the reservation and paid the single supplement then you should call and you will receive the double points.