Crown & Anchor cabin discounts?

[DT1304]

So Crown & Anchor keeps telling me about the cabin discounts I will get across each status level.

 

I have booked cruises on each status level up to diamond, and have yet to get any special pricing as a diamond member.

 

When I asked, I was told that the online offers are better than the discount I would receive as a diamond member, however this is when I book as a first time cruiser, or log into my account indicating diamond status.

 

So whats the point really? to get 4 free drinks a day. Big Deal.

 

Really looking forward to my next cruise next month ON A DIFFERENT CRUISE LINE, where hopefully loyalty will actually be rewarded.

 

 

[shof515]

Here is chart of the crown and anchor benefits :

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf

 

they are various discounts that can be used onboard for drinks, royal merchandise, photos from the photo gallery and many more

[not-enough-cruising]

5 minutes ago, DT1304 said:

So Crown & Anchor keeps telling me about the cabin discounts I will get across each status level.

 

I have booked cruises on each status level up to diamond, and have yet to get any special pricing as a diamond member.

 

When I asked, I was told that the online offers are better than the discount I would receive as a diamond member, however this is when I book as a first time cruiser, or log into my account indicating diamond status.

 

So whats the point really? to get 4 free drinks a day. Big Deal.

 

Really looking forward to my next cruise next month ON A DIFFERENT CRUISE LINE, where hopefully loyalty will actually be rewarded.

 

 

Enjoy the change of scenery. 
It is common k owl edge in the industry that Royal’s loyalty program is the best in town. 
 

4 drinks a day for a couple is an $800 value ($1000 for my wife and I at D+)

 

I’m good with that 

[Ourusualbeach]

29 minutes ago, DT1304 said:

So Crown & Anchor keeps telling me about the cabin discounts I will get across each status level.

 

I have booked cruises on each status level up to diamond, and have yet to get any special pricing as a diamond member.

 

When I asked, I was told that the online offers are better than the discount I would receive as a diamond member, however this is when I book as a first time cruiser, or log into my account indicating diamond status.

 

So whats the point really? to get 4 free drinks a day. Big Deal.

 

Really looking forward to my next cruise next month ON A DIFFERENT CRUISE LINE, where hopefully loyalty will actually be rewarded.

 

 

It's a balcony discount so foesnt apply to insides or oceanviews.  

 

Suites yjere is nearly always an instant savings or bonus obc offer thst is more than the balcony discount.

 

I have received a balcony discount on every single cruise I have taken as Diamond and D+

[DT1304]

I always select balcony and it made no difference.

 

Cruise leaving today from brisbane on Quantum, and I specifically asked when booking about the diamond discount but was told that the online offer is a greater discount than the discount for diamond members.

[Charles4515]

17 minutes ago, DT1304 said:

I always select balcony and it made no difference.

 

Cruise leaving today from brisbane on Quantum, and I specifically asked when booking about the diamond discount but was told that the online offer is a greater discount than the discount for diamond members.

That is sometimes the case big I have received the balcony discount often. As someone else posted Royal Caribbean  is known to have the best loyalty program. I have cruised a bunch of lines and have not found one better. 

[Another_Critic]

57 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I have received a balcony discount on every single cruise I have taken as Diamond and D+

 

Probably because you have a good TA with group rates.  😉

[kruzerci]

2 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said:

Enjoy the change of scenery. 
It is common k owl edge in the industry that Royal’s loyalty program is the best in town. 
 

4 drinks a day for a couple is an $800 value ($1000 for my wife and I at D+)

 

I’m good with that 

On a 10 day cruise….? That’s a stretch. 

[amby6063]

I’m newly diamond and was wondering the same. Quoting out a trip for next January and no difference booking a balcony if I use my c&a number or not! 
 

we have another sailing coming up in April (haven’t hit final payment yet). I called and they told me they would credit $275 for the diamond discount and then emailed me after saying I would have to refare to add it so it’s better to not do it. Very confusing. 

[kruzerci]

1 minute ago, amby6063 said:

I’m newly diamond and was wondering the same. Quoting out a trip for next January and no difference booking a balcony if I use my c&a number or not! 
 

we have another sailing coming up in April (haven’t hit final payment yet). I called and they told me they would credit $275 for the diamond discount and then emailed me after saying I would have to refare to add it so it’s better to not do it. Very confusing. 

A lot of time whatever bogus sale they are running is not combinable with the balcony discount, so you pay whichever is cheaper. 
 

If you book a group rate with a TA for example, the pricing is more straightforward, so you will always get the balcony discount.

[not-enough-cruising]

6 minutes ago, kruzerci said:

On a 10 day cruise….? That’s a stretch. 

No, a 7 day cruise. 
 

Diamond plus couple gets 10 daily vouchers. $14 value per voucher = $980 value 

 

Not a stretch at all. 

[PhillyFan33579]

2 hours ago, kruzerci said:

On a 10 day cruise….? That’s a stretch. 

$14 x 10 = $140 per day (for 2 D+)

 

$140 x 10 = $1400 for 10 day cruise

 

$1400 x 1.18 = $1652 (18% tip per drink if purchased)

 

Not close to a stretch. The previous poster actually understated the value of this perk for a 10 day cruise. Of course the poster was looking at the perk value on a 7 day cruise. 

 

 

Edited January 22 by PhillyFan33579

[cruiseguy1016]

2 hours ago, amby6063 said:

I’m newly diamond and was wondering the same. Quoting out a trip for next January and no difference booking a balcony if I use my c&a number or not! 
 

we have another sailing coming up in April (haven’t hit final payment yet). I called and they told me they would credit $275 for the diamond discount and then emailed me after saying I would have to refare to add it so it’s better to not do it. Very confusing. 

 

Try logging in to C&A and then go through the booking process. Your C&A number will autofill and you might see the discount after that.

[Charles4515]

2 hours ago, amby6063 said:

I’m newly diamond and was wondering the same. Quoting out a trip for next January and no difference booking a balcony if I use my c&a number or not! 
 

we have another sailing coming up in April (haven’t hit final payment yet). I called and they told me they would credit $275 for the diamond discount and then emailed me after saying I would have to refare to add it so it’s better to not do it. Very confusing. 

You need to have the discount added at time of booking. After that you can be screwed. I use a TA and when I get a quote I make sure she got the discount. I don’t book direct but if the online quote did not show the discount I would call. 

[amby6063]

1 minute ago, Charles4515 said:

You need to have the discount added at time of booking. After that you can be screwed. I use a TA and when I get a quote I make sure she got the discount. I don’t book direct but if the online quote did not show the discount I would call. 

That’s too bad it can’t be added after! We got a pretty great deal though so I’m not too too concerned. Good to know moving forward, although that diamond+ marker is a long way away!