While
a cruise vacation assures fun, comfort and incredible value, everyone loves
some extra perks and treats. Belonging to a cruise line loyalty club is a good
way to qualify for some enjoyable extras.
Becoming
a member of a cruise line loyalty club also makes sense if you have a favorite
cruise line that you choose again and again. The more often you sail, the more special
benefits you’ll earn: and, you may receive exclusive offers just for club
members.
We’ll
take a look at what the cruise lines offer for your loyalty in a two-part
series. First up: resort-style cruise lines. These loyalty clubs frequently
offer rewards like special “welcome back” gifts, discounts for onboard
services, onboard cocktail receptions, and even discounts on cruise fares.
Celebrity
Cruises Captain’s Club program has five levels of rewards for loyal customers.
The top level offers luxuries such as access to an exclusive onboard lounge as
well as complimentary beverages, laundry services and Internet access.
Anyone
who cruises with Disney automatically becomes a member of the Castaway Club,
which guarantees returning guests a “welcome back” gift on their next Disney
cruise. Before embarking, Castaway Club members receive advance booking
opportunities for shore excursions, onboard child care and spa appointments.
Holland
America Line guests are automatically enrolled in its Mariner Society. Members
earn points for each night they spend on a Holland America ship and for each
purchase made on board. Basic membership includes a 50% discount on the third
and fourth guests in a stateroom on selected sailings, and the discounts get
even better from there.
Norwegian
Cruise Line’s Latitudes Rewards program has four tiers, and the top tier enjoys
benefits such as concierge service, complimentary chocolate-covered
strawberries and sparkling wine, and a behind-the-scenes ship tour. All members
receive special “Insider Offers,” such onboard credit of up to $250 on selected
sailings.
The
entry level of Princess Cruises’ Captain’s Circle program offers benefits such
as up to $100 per person off cruise fares, reduced deposits, and collectible
stamps depicting cruise destinations. The highest level includes such perks as
priority tender service from ship to shore.
Royal
Caribbean’s Crown and Anchor Society has six levels of membership, and all of
them include an onboard booking bonus: if you book another Royal Caribbean
cruise while on a cruise, you’ll receive onboard credits for the next cruise.
Top-level members can earn complimentary seven-night cruises in balcony or
suite staterooms.
When
you join a loyalty club, be sure to tell Anita, your Cruise Holidays personal
cruise expert, who can help you get the most out of your membership.
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