Cruise Loyalty Programs by Line
The major programs side by side, named as the lines name them.
Get Quotes With Your Loyalty PerksHere are the loyalty programs of major ocean lines, named as the lines name them. Tier names come from each line’s own pages; perks and thresholds change, so use this as a map and check the details before you rely on them.
| Cruise line | Program | How status is earned | Tiers (lowest to highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Caribbean | Crown & Anchor Society | Cruise points per night; extra for suites and solo guests | Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, Pinnacle Club |
| Celebrity Cruises | Captain’s Club | Points from sailing | Preview, Classic, Select, Elite, Elite Plus, Zenith, with Double and Triple Zenith milestones added in 2026 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | Latitudes Rewards | Points per night; extra for suites, Haven and Insider Offers | Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Sapphire, Diamond, Ambassador |
| Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Rewards (replaced VIFP Club in 2026) | Stars based on spending on eligible Carnival purchases | Red, Gold, Platinum, Diamond |
| Princess Cruises | Captain’s Circle | Cruises and cruise days completed | Gold, Ruby, Platinum, Elite |
| Holland America Line | Mariner Society | Cruise-day credits | Five star levels, from Star Mariner to Five-Star Mariner |
| MSC Cruises | MSC Voyagers Club | See MSC’s own site for current earning rules | See MSC’s own site for current levels |
| Disney Cruise Line | Castaway Club | Completed Disney cruises | See Disney’s own site for current levels |
Program Families
Some cruise companies own several brands and link their programs. Royal Caribbean says Crown & Anchor members receive a one-for-one tier match with Celebrity’s Captain’s Club and Silversea’s Venetian Society, and that members can transfer points between those programs through its Points Choice option. Norwegian says Latitudes Rewards status is honored when members sail with sister lines Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, with a few benefits excluded.
If you like variety but still want recognition, sailing within one family of lines is a useful middle path.
Keeping Membership Active
Most programs reward continuous loyalty. Disney’s Castaway Club terms, for example, say membership ends if a member does not book or complete an eligible Disney cruise within five years of their last one. Carnival Rewards measures status over two-year windows. Other programs keep your tier indefinitely. If you plan a long gap between cruises, check your line’s rules.
Program Names on Luxury and River Lines
Luxury, expedition and river lines run their own past-guest societies, often with savings on future voyages, onboard events and reunion cruises. Because their fares already include so much, the perks focus on recognition and price rather than free extras. Ask our advisors which program applies to the line you are considering.
Program Questions
Which cruise loyalty program is best?
The best one is the one for the line you actually enjoy sailing. A generous program on a line that does not suit you is no bargain.
Do luxury lines have loyalty programs?
Yes, most do, though perks tend to focus on savings on future voyages and special events rather than free drinks, which are often already included.
Which Program Should You Build?
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