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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club loyalty program: The ultimate guide

Showing loyalty to Celebrity Cruises can get you some great rewards.

Like many frequent cruiser programs, Celebrity's Captain's Club loyalty program doesn't offer all that many truly valuable perks at its lower tiers. However, as you rise through the status levels, you'll quickly reach a point where you're getting all sorts of discounts, freebies and special access perks — from complimentary laundry service (a real blessing on longer voyages) to savings at specialty restaurant meals and a standing invitation to a private breakfast lounge.

At the very top tier of the program, the Zenith level, the Celebrity Cruises Captain's Club also offers one of the truly spectacular rewards in the cruise loyalty program universe: A free cruise for two.

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Note that a few of the longstanding perks of the Captain's Club program (discounted internet and drinks packages, for instance) aren't quite as valuable now that many Celebrity customers book the line's relatively new Always Included fares ; these fares include basic internet, drinks and gratuities. The perks still have some value, though, particularly for those who book the line's lower-priced "cruise only" rates.

The discounts on internet service and drinks packages that come with the various tiers noted below still can come in handy for those booking the Always Included fares when upgrading to premium internet or drinks packages on ships (which still come with extra charges). Additionally, with the addition of Always Included fares to its fare structure, Celebrity did sweeten the entire loyalty program a bit by offering better spa and photo discount benefits at various tiers and by adding some onboard events for members.

Ways to earn points

The number of Captain's Club points you earn for cruises will vary depending on both the length of the sailing and the type of cabin you book.

When staying in the most basic cabins, such as windowless "inside" cabins, you'll earn 2 points for each day you sail. When staying in a top suite, you can earn as many as 18 to 24 points per day.

Staying in balcony cabins, which the line calls Veranda cabins, will get you 3 points a day.

Here is a breakdown of the point structure:

As you can see, you'll earn far more points by staying in a suite than by staying in a less pricey regular cabin. The Captain's Club program is designed to reward Celebrity's biggest-spending customers the most.

There's also one more way to earn Captain's Club points. In 2020, Celebrity launched a new program called Power Up Points that allows Captain's Club members to earn bonus points by filling out online surveys, participating on social media or booking specific promotions.

Related: The ultimate guide to Celebrity Cruises

Taking part in such activities will get you Power Up Points, which then can be converted into Captain's Club points at a ratio of 10 to 1. For every 10 Power Up Points you earn, you'll receive 1 additional Captain's Club point.

If you want to play along, be sure to subscribe to Celebrity's email list so you get notified about Power Up Points activities. You can start the process by visiting the website . If you're already a Captain's Club member, click on the "Subscribe for Emails" button. If you're not yet a member, click the "Enroll Now" button.

Celebrity Captain's Club levels and benefits

There are six tiers to the Captain's Club program:

• Preview (at 0 points)
• Classic (2 to 149 points)
• Select (150 to 299 points)
• Elite (300 to 749 points)
• Elite Plus (750 to 2,999 points)
• Zenith (3,000 points or more)

The good news here is that you can be recognized at the program's first tier (Preview) before you even take a single cruise. All you have to do is sign up for the program. At the Preview level, you gain access to the online Captain's Club newsletter and the Loyalty Desk service center between cruises. You also can book Captain's Club promotions once you're on board your first cruise.

The next level up, Classic, brings:

• Pre-sailing specialty restaurant reservations through the loyalty desk
• Exclusive Captain's Club offers
• One pre-cruise category upgrade to AquaClass (based on availability)
• Access to exclusive events on specialty sailings (like the President's Sailing)
• An invitation to a Captain's Club welcome party
• One complimentary specialty coffee when you dine at a specialty restaurant
• One free scoop of gelato
• 10% discount on any bottle of wine
• 10% discount on a Premium Drink Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise only
• 10% discount on a Drink Package when purchased pre-cruise
• 10% discount on Wi-Fi packages and upgrades, and complimentary premium minutes
• 25% discount on any digital or print photo package
• 10% discount on The Studio photo package
• 10% off one-time use laundry service
• 10% discount at the spa
• various casino perks
• 5% discount on small group discovery shore excursions
• 5% discount on Hollywood Hot Glass

The Select tier adds bigger discounts on internet and photo packages (25% and 30% off, respectively). You'll also get an invitation to a wine tasting and a backstage tour on the ship; a discounted price for one standard bag of laundry (wash, dry and fold) if your cruise is 12 nights or longer; and two complimentary pressed items.

Related: A beginner's guide to cruise ship loyalty programs

Reaching the Classic level takes just one cruise, no matter what type of cabin you book. Reaching the Select level can also take just one cruise if it's a longer sailing and you're staying in a top suite. However, if you're a more typical cruiser sailing a seven-night trip in a standard balcony cabin (worth 3 points a night), you would need to take eight cruises to reach the Select level.

The Elite level that makes a difference

Being loyal to Celebrity really starts paying off when you reach the Elite and Elite Plus levels.

One of the great perks of Elite status is gaining access to the Captain's Club Coffee Lounge, where you can enjoy a coffeehouse-style breakfast each morning. This is a particularly big deal on shore excursion days, as it means you have a relatively quiet and uncrowded place to grab a quick breakfast before heading out for a tour.

Related: The 4 types of Celebrity Cruises ships, explained

Elites also get unlimited free drinks from the Captain's Club menu each day, excluding embarkation day, between 5 and 7 p.m. at most bars and lounges on the ship. All you have to do is present your Sea Pass card. As noted above, this isn't quite the perk it used to be since a basic drinks package is included with many bookings now as part of the line's relatively new Always Included fare tier.

If you're sailing on a Solstice Class or Millennium Class vessel, reaching the Elite tier will get you free access to the Persian Garden spa zones — home to steam rooms, saunas and heated loungers — on one port day of your choice.

Elite level also brings:

• Priority tender service, where available
• Access to a private lounge on departure day serving continental breakfast
• An invitation to a senior officer party
• An invitation to a Create & Pour event on Edge-class ships
• An invitation to a Music & Mixology event
• A higher 20% discount on a bottle of wine
• A higher 30% discount on Wi-Fi packages and upgrades, plus 90 complimentary stream minutes
• A higher 15% discount on drinks packages
• A higher 40% discount on a digital or print photo package
• A higher 20% discount on The Studio photo packages
• One complimentary dry clean item
• One bag of complimentary laundry
• A higher 15% discount at the ship's spa

Elite Plus kicks things up by offering a lot of these same benefits plus another free bag of laundry; additional discounts for onboard services (including a 15% discount on specialty dining cover charges); and free cappuccinos, lattes, espresso and tea throughout your sailing.

You can reach the Elite and Elite Plus levels in just a few cruises if you're partial to the longer sailings Celebrity offers and you stay in top suites. For a more typical cruiser who sails a seven-night trip in a standard balcony cabin, it would take 15 sailings to reach Elite level and a whopping 36 sailings to reach the Elite Plus level.

Best Celebrity Captain's Club Elite benefit

The ultimate perk for Captain's Club members comes when you reach the top Zenith tier. You'll get a free seven-night Bermuda or Caribbean cruise in a balcony cabin. Yep, that's right: a free cruise. Not bad, right?

Of course, you'll need 3,000 points to reach the Zenith tier — a number so high it's out of reach for most cruisers. For someone who always stays in balcony cabins and prefers seven-night sailings, it would take an almost inconceivable 143 cruises to reach the Zenith tier. Put another way, you'd have to spend 1,000 days at sea with Celebrity to hit the Zenith mark.

Related: Everything to know about Celebrity cabins and suites

Still, for those who always stay in top suites, getting to Zenith after just a few years of heavy cruising is not out of the question. For those travelers in Penthouse and Reflection suites, it would require 167 days at sea. Take a few long sailings of 20 or 30 days, and you'll be well on your way.

Once you hit the Zenith level, you'll get another free Bermuda or Caribbean cruise after every 3,000 points you accumulate. Plus, there's an added twist for your second free cruise and any others you accrue after that: The additional free sailings will be in an upgraded AquaClass cabin.

In offering its top-tier Captain's Club members free cruises, Celebrity is in the company of just a handful of other lines — most notably Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line .

The Zenith tier also brings several other big-deal perks. For example, you'll get priority seating in ship theaters and a 25% discount on specialty dining.

Related: The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Celebrity cruise

Zenith members also enjoy a bevy of freebies, such as laundry, automatic premium beverage upgrades and automatic premium internet upgrades. Round that out with discounts on spa services (20% off) and photo packages (50% off) as well as nice little touches such as upgraded bath amenities in your cabin, and you can see why it pays to attain Celebrity's top status.

As is often the case with cruise line loyalty programs, Celebrity customers do not have to requalify for status each year. Captain's Club members keep their points at the end of each year and continue to accrue points indefinitely. This means that someone who hits Zenith status will remain at that top tier level forever (or until Celebrity makes a change to the program).

Such "forever status" is one of the great allures of cruise line frequent cruiser programs. Many airline frequent flyer programs, by contrast, require loyalty members to requalify for status each year.

Matching status with sister cruise brands

One other notable perk of Celebrity's Captain's Club loyalty program is that members who reach the Select tier of status will get matching status in the loyalty program at Royal Caribbean, a sister brand. The matching status will be at the Platinum level of Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society program, which is the second of six tiers in the Royal Caribbean program. It brings such benefits as special member discounts on balcony cabins and suites, invitations to members-only events and the delivery of robes to your cabin for use while on board.

In addition, once Captain's Club members reach the Elite tier of the program, they will be elevated to the Diamond level of Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society program. This is the fourth tier of Royal Caribbean's program, and it brings some enticing perks. Among them: priority waitlist for shore excursions and spa services, access to an exclusive Diamond Club on select ships, access to an exclusive nightly Diamond event and a complimentary entertainment tour.

Related: The ultimate guide to Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society program

Note that, as of Feb. 1, 2023, Celebrity elites no longer can get matching status when sailing with Azamara , a former sister brand. Nor will Celebrity elites get points in the Captain's Club program when sailing on Azamara ships.

Celebrity Elites also do not get matching status when sailing with sister line Silversea Cruises . The latter line's Venetian Society loyalty program is a relatively simple program without loyalty tiers.

Bottom line

Celebrity may have one of the better cruise line loyalty programs. Like many others, it's a bit stingy on the truly valuable perks at its lower tiers. As you rise through the six levels, though, you'll quickly reach a point where your status gets you a lot of interesting perks, discounts and freebies.

We're especially fond of the access to a private breakfast lounge that comes with Elite status. There's nothing like having your own private hideaway in the mornings. And, of course, nothing competes with the free cruise benefit that comes with top-tier Zenith status.

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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club: The Ultimate Guide

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Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club rewards loyal passengers with incredible perks and benefits.

With Captain’s Club, the more you sail, the more rewarding your experiences become. Every cruise you take adds to your points, propelling you through the membership tiers.

At the highest tier of the loyalty program, Zenith, the Captain’s Club offers one of the most spectacular rewards any cruiser can ask for—a free cruise for two.

Joining Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club is free. Plus, you receive crossover perks when you sail with Royal Caribbean.

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Celebrity Cruises Captains Club Basics

Celebrity Cruise’s Captains Club loyalty program rewards cruisers with perks and benefits that get better at every membership level.

The Captain’s Club is structured around six membership tiers. As you grow through the levels, you’ll earn more points, which include discounts on drink packages, priority boarding, WiFi, and more.

When booking your first cruise, the cruise line automatically enrolls you as a Preview member , offering a taste of the rewards. After your first completed cruise, you graduate to the  Classic tier .

At the very top, Zenith members receive one of the best rewards every avid cruiser dreams about – a free cruise for two .

Editor’s Tip

Some Captain’s Club benefits are less appealing now that you can book Celebrity Cruises All Included cruise fare . The inclusive cruise fare includes Celebrity’s Classic Drink Package , gratuities, and Celebrity Cruise Basic WiFi .

The discounts you receive as a Captain’s Club member still come in handy when upgrading to the premium drink package or WiFi. Additionally, with no fee to join , there’s no reason not to be part of the Club.

How to Sign Up for Captain’s Club

Becoming a member of Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club is easy. All you need to do is sail on a cruise with Celebrity.

When you book your first cruise, you’re automatically enrolled as a Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club member. After booking your cruise, you can view your membership number and points balance from your Celebrity Cruises account .

It’s time to sit back and enjoy the benefits.

Ways to Earn Points

Captain’s Club Members earn points based on the number of days spent on a Celebrity cruise ship and the room category booked .

The higher the room category, the more points per night you’ll earn when sailing on a Celebrity cruise. You also earn double points when sailing solo. However, the solo supplement isn’t worth the extra points, in my opinion.

It’s important to note you only accumulate points at the end of the cruise .

In other words, you must wait until your cruise ends to upgrade to a higher membership tier.

Celebrity Cruises occasionally offers a promotion for double-point bookings . If you take advantage of the promotion, you automatically receive double the points when sailing on an eligible itinerary.

Points never expire. So even when you sail several years apart, you always keep your membership tier.

Additionally, you can link your accounts to share your Captain’s Club status with a spouse or partner. You’ll both receive the benefits of the person with the highest points.

Power Up Points

You can earn additional points without cruising. In 2002, Celebrity Cruises launched Power Up Points, which allowed Club members to earn bonus points without cruising .

You can earn Power Up Points by taking specific actions, like posting on social media, filling out a survey, or making a new booking. You receive one Celebrity Cruise Captain’s Club point for every 10 Power-Up Points you earn.

It’s important to note that you must sign up for Celebrity Cruises marketing emails to get notifications about new Power Up Points opportunities.

When you get an email to earn points, act fast . In my experience, the Power Up Points opportunities are very limited-time offers. I’ve tried to participate in Power Up Points several times but was too late.

Loyalty Program Tiers and Benefits

There are six tiers to the Captain’s Club program:

• Preview : 0 points
• Classic : 2 to 149 points
• Select : 150 to 299 points
• Elite : 300 to 749 points
• Elite Plus : 750 to 2,999 points
• Zenith : 3,000 points or more

You’re automatically enrolled as a Preview member from your first Celebrity Cruise . After your first cruise, you’ll bump up to the Classic tier, where you’ll begin to reap the rewards.

In my experience, the rewards only begin to pay off when you reach the Elite level .

My favorite Elite perks are access to Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club Coffee Lounge, free drinks, discounts on drink packages, WiFi, and bottles of wine.

We’ll cover the most important perks and benefits below. For full details, visit the Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club Member Benefits site .

Preview (0 Club Points)

You’ll be granted Preview Member status during your first cruise with Celebrity. However, you won’t be able to redeem any exciting perks while a preview member.

But Preview Members receive complimentary access to the Captain’s Club Loyalty Desk service center, special offers when booking a future cruise, and regular updates from the online Captain’s Club newsletter.

Preview Tier Rewards

• Access to the Captain’s Club online newsletter
• Eligibility for Captain’s Club special offers when booking your next cruise onboard
• Access to the Captain’s Club Loyalty Desk service center between cruises
• Earn double Club Points when you travel solo in a stateroom

Classic (2-149 Club Points)

You’ll reach the Classic tier after completing your first cruise with Celebrity Cruises. This tier includes club members with 2 to 149 points.

Classic members receive access to exclusive Welcome Events, 10% off an internet package or package upgrade, one free scoop of gelato, and one pre-cruise category upgrade through Aqua Class.

Classic Tier Rewards

• Captain’s Club Welcome Event
• Access to exclusive events on specialty sailings
• One pre-cruise category upgrade up to AquaClass (based on availability)
• 10% discount on internet packages and upgrades
• 25% discount on any digital or print photo package at the Photo Gallery
• $100 off The Studio photo packages
• 5% discount on Premium Beverage Packages upgrade when purchased pre-cruise
• One complimentary scoop of gelato

Select (150-299 Club Points)

At 150 Club Points, you are a Select Tier Member. Guests with 150 to 299 points get additional perks and benefits, such as an exclusive seminar and discounts on internet plans, photo packages, and spa treatments.

Select Tier Rewards

• 25% discount on internet packages and upgrades
• 30% discount on any digital or print photo package at the Photo Gallery
• $150 off The Studio photo package
• Complimentary pressing for two clothing/garment items
• Discounted price for one standard bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on 12-night or longer sailings
• 5% discount on Premium Beverage Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise
• 10% discount at The Spa (excludes MedSpa and retail)
• Complimentary wine seminar event
• Priority status for shore excursion waitlist
• Platinum Level enrollment in Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society

Elite (300-749 Club Points)

At 300 points, you are now an Elite Club Member. This tier is reserved for guests with 300 to 749 Club Points.

Elite members receive additional perks, including 90 minutes of complimentary Stream internet access, a complimentary bag of laundry, increased discounts, and access to the Persian Garden on one port day (Solstice and Millennium-class cruise ships only.)

Elite Tier Rewards

• Access to Captain’s Club Coffee Lounge for daily coffeehouse-style breakfast
• Unlimited complimentary drinks from the Captain’s Club menu at most bars and lounges throughout the cruise ship daily, between 5 pm-7 pm
• 30% off internet packages and upgrades
• 40% discount on any digital or print photo package at the Photo Gallery
• $200 off The Studio photo packages
• There is complimentary access to the Persian Garden on one port day of your choice while the ship is in port. (Solstice® and Millennium® Series Only)
• 10% discount on Premium Beverage Package upgrade pre-cruise
• Complimentary dry cleaning for one item
• One complimentary bag of laundry during each sailing (wash, dry, fold)
• Access to a private lounge during departure, complete with continental breakfast
• Diamond Level enrollment in Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society

Elite Plus (750-2999 Club Points)

Elite Plus status is achieved once you earn between 750 and 2999 Club Points.

At the Elite Plus level, members receive two complimentary bags of laundry, a 15% discount on specialty dining restaurant cover charges, and complimentary specialty coffee.

Elite Plus Tier Rewards

• Two complimentary bags of laundry on every sailing (wash, dry, fold)
• 15% discount on specialty dining cover charge
• 35% off internet packages and upgrades
• 15% discount at The Spa (excludes MedSpa and retail)
• 40% discount on any digital or print photo package
• $250 off The Studio photo packages
• 10% discount on Premium Beverage Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise
• Complimentary cappuccino, latte, espresso, and tea throughout your sailing

Zenith (3000+ Club Points)

The most coveted tier in Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club is Zenith status. Zenith members are the cruise line’s most loyal guests and have over 3000+ points.

Perhaps the best reward is the free cruise that members receive upon becoming a Zenith member. You and a partner can use the free cruise on 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda sailings for every 3,000 points earned.

Further, the Top Cruiser receives a complimentary dinner at a specialty restaurant with flowers and wine on each sailing. This special guest also has the opportunity to take part in an interview with the cruise director. The cruise ship broadcasts the interview on stateroom television.

Zenith Tier Rewards

• Complimentary Unlimited Premium Internet Package (limited to one device)
• Complimentary laundry throughout your sailing
• Complimentary Premium Beverage Package upgrade
• 50% discount on any digital or print photo package at the Photo Gallery
• $300 off The Studio photo packages
• 25% off specialty dining cover charge
• 20% discount at The Spa (excludes MedSpa and retail)
• Priority seating in the theater (on evening chic and production show nights, seats are released 10 minutes before curtain call)
• Access to Concierge Lunch in the Main Dining Room
• Upgraded bath amenities
• Charitable donation on your behalf made by Captain’s Club (See Celebrity cruises.com/captainsclub for full terms and conditions)
• Complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in a veranda stateroom only)
• Complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in an AquaClass® stateroom) at 6,000 points and every 3,000 points after that

Crossover Benefits on Royal Caribbean Group Brands

Club members qualify for reciprocity with other Royal Caribbean Group Brands, Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society, and Silversea Cruises Venetian Club. The shared status allows Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club members to match their membership level when sailing with sister cruise lines.

Crossover benefits between the two loyalty programs are structured to reward you with equivalent benefits when sailing with Royal Caribbean or Silversea Cruises.

Celebrity Cruises Select Tier guests are matched with Platinum and Emerald levels on Royal Caribbean and 100 VS Days on Silversea Cruises. Similarly, Elite Plus members receive Diamond Plus and 350 VS Days perks when sailing with Royal Caribbean and Silversea Cruises.

The loyalty matching allows guests to take advantage of perks offered on other Royal Caribbean Group brands from their very first cruise. The program rewards passengers for their loyalty to the Royal Caribbean Group.

But there are some restrictions.

Credits earned on one brand cannot be combined with points from the other cruise line loyalty programs. In other words, you’ll only earn points towards the cruise line you sail with.

Future Enhancements

There are ongoing discussions about further integrating the loyalty programs of Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International. Royal Caribbean Group owns both cruise lines, and it has hinted at combining the two loyalty programs into one cohesive plan.

While we haven’t heard any concrete plans for unifying the two programs, people are hopeful.

Combining the loyalty programs would lead to a more unified and rewarding loyalty experience for cruisers who enjoy sailing with both lines. And reward cruisers across Royal Caribbean Group brands.

Additional Perks of Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club

All Celebrity Cruises Captains Club members receive additional perks on partner brands.

MGM Resorts

Celebrity’s partnership with MGM Resorts allows club members to receive a complimentary tier match to MGM Rewards. To request a matching status, visit the MGM Rewards Desk.

Captain’s Club members staying at MGM Rewards Destinations enjoy exclusive benefits, including the lowest room rates when booking directly with the hotels. Members also gain early access to presales for various events and discounts on select shows.

Select and higher Club members receive additional perks like a priority check-in line and complimentary self-parking at participating MGM Rewards Destinations.

Celebrity Cruises Night Out

Celebrity Cruises Night Out offers members discounts on tickets to various entertainment options in over 60 cities across the US. Discounted tickets are available to show like Mamma Mia, Hairspray, The Lion King, and more.

1-800 Flowers

Celebrity Cruises’ partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com makes celebrating special moments at sea or back home easy. Captain’s Club members get up to 20% off purchases from 1-800-Flowers.com and its prestigious family of brands.

From the luxurious arrangements of 1-800-Flowers to the gourmet delights of Harry & David®, the sweet indulgence of Cheryl’s Cookies®, the unique gifts of Personalization Mall, and the savory treats from The Popcorn Factory®, there’s something for every taste and occasion.

Marcello De Lio

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Did you know that Celebrity Cruises has a rewards program? The Celebrity Captain’s Club offers perks and benefits to returning cruisers that can add up to tremendous savings.

Embarking on a cruise vacation is an exciting and luxurious experience, and when it comes to cruising, Celebrity Cruises is a name that stands out. Apart from their world-class ships and exceptional service, Celebrity Cruises offers a loyalty program called the Captain’s Club. If you’re new to the world of cruising or planning your first Celebrity Cruises voyage, this blog post is here to introduce you to the Captain’s Club program and help you understand the benefits it brings.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Captain’s Club Program

The Celebrity Captain’s Club is a rewards program for avid cruisers on Celebrity. Points are awarded for nights sailed, and apply toward tier levels that offer various perks.

There are six Captain’s Club tier levels: Preview, Classic, Select, Elite, Elite Plus, and Zenith.

Joining the Captain’s Club is free.

The Captain’s Club team can be reached by phone at 1-844-418-6824.

Once you’ve created a Celebrity Cruises account, you will see your Captain’s Club points when you sign into your guest account.

What is the Captain’s Club Program?

The Captain’s Club is Celebrity Cruises’ loyalty program designed to reward and recognize their valued guests for their loyalty and patronage. It is divided into several membership tiers, each offering a range of exclusive perks and privileges to enhance your cruising experience.

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Tier Benefits

Celebrity Cruises Captain’s Club program has six tiers with benefits specific to each tier that build upon each other. Those tiers are Preview, Classic, Select, Elite, Elite Plus, and Zenith.

Preview (0 Club points)

This is the tier of all guests who are on their first sailing with Celebrity Cruises.

As a Preview member, you will receive:

• Access to the Captain’s Club newsletter online
• Eligibility for Captain’s Club offers when booking a future cruise on board
• Use of the Loyalty Desk service center between cruises
• Earn double Club Points when you travel solo in a stateroom (as of July 1, 2014)

Classic (1 to 149 Club Points)

This is the first tier for new members who have completed their first sailing with Celebrity Cruises.

As a Classic member, you will enjoy all the above perks, plus:

• Access to Captain’s Club newsletter: From the Bridge
• Access to Loyalty Desk services between cruises
• Access to Captain’s Club Partner benefits
• Pre-sailing specialty restaurant reservations through the Loyalty Desk
• Eligibility for exclusive Captain’s Club offer
• One category upgrade applicable through AquaClass (based on availability)
• Access to exclusive events on specialty sailings
• Captain’s Club Welcome Party
• Sneak Peek of Wonder at Eden (available on Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond)
• One complimentary Specialty Coffee when you dine in a Specialty Restaurant
• One complimentary scoop of gelato
• 10% discount on any bottle of wine
• 10% discount on Premium Drink Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise only
• 10% discount on Drink Package when purchased pre-cruise
• 10% discount on Wifi packages and upgrades and complimentary premium minutes
• 25% discount on digital or print photo package
• 10% discount on The Studio photo package
• 10% discount off one-time use laundry services
• 10% spa multi-use discount (not combinable with other offers)
• One Match Play for roulette or blackjack tables
• One bonus Deal or No Deal Bonus Card with 4-pack purchase, where available
• 5% discount on Small Group Discovery Tours
• 5% discount on Hollywood Hot Glass

Select (150 to 299 Club Points)

As a Select member, you will enjoy all the above perks, plus:

• Loyalty status match in Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor Society
• Captain’s Club Wine Tasting
• Captain’s Club Backstage Tour
• 15% discount on any bottle of wine
• 25% discount on Wifi packages and upgrades and complimentary premium minutes
• 30% discount on digital or print photo package
• Two complimentary pressed items
• One discounted bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) for cruises of 12 nights or more
• Two Match Plays for roulette or blackjack tables

Elite (300 to 749 Club Points)

As an Elite member, you will enjoy all the above perks, plus:

• Priority tender service, where available
• Private shipboard departure lounge
• Captain’s Club daily Elite Cocktail Hour – see Cocktail Hour Menu for details 5–7 PM daily (excluding embarkation day)
• Captain’s Club Senior Officer Party
• Captain’s Club daily Coffee Lounge (usually Tuscan Restaurant/Tuscan Grille)
• Captain’s Club Create and Pour (available on Celebrity Apex and Celebrity Beyond)
• Captain’s Club Music + Mixology Event
• 20% discount on any bottle of wine
• 15% discount on Premium Drink Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise only
• 15% discount on Drink Package when purchased pre-cruise
• 30% discount on Wifi packages and upgrades and 90 complimentary premium minutes
• 40% discount on digital or print photo package
• 20% discount on The Studio photo package
• One complimentary dry clean item
• One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold)
• 15% spa multi-use discount (not combinable with other offers)
• Complimentary access to Persian Garden for one-time use while the ship is in port (not available on Edge series)
• Three Match Plays for roulette or blackjack tables
• One Complimentary Deal or No Deal Bonus Card with a 3-pack purchase, where available

Elite Plus (750 to 2,999 Club Points)

As an Elite Plus member, you will enjoy all the above perks, plus:

• Complimentary cappuccino, latte, tea, espresso
• 15% discount on cover charges at specialty restaurants
• 20% discount on Drink Package when purchased pre-cruise
• 35% discount on Wifi packages and upgrades and 240 complimentary premium minutes
• Two complimentary bags of laundry (wash, dry, fold)
• One complimentary fitness class (yoga, Pilates, spin)

Zenith (3,000 Club Points)

As a Zenith member, you will enjoy all the above perks, plus:

• Priority boarding when returning to the ship in port, where available
• Priority seating in the theater
• Access to Concierge Lunch
• 25% discount on cover charges at specialty restaurants
• Complimentary Premium Drink Package upgrade when purchased pre-cruise only
• Complimentary Drink Package when purchased pre-cruise
• Complimentary Premium Wifi packages and upgrades and complimentary premium minutes
• 50% discount on digital or print photo package
• 25% discount on The Studio photo package
• Complimentary unlimited laundry
• 20% spa multi-use discount (not combinable with other offers)
• Complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in a Veranda stateroom (taxes & fees are extra)
• At 6,000 points, and every 3,000 points, thereafter, receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in an AquaClass stateroom

To see a chart of the above benefits, please visit Celebrity’s website .

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Captain’s Club Partner Benefits

Apart from the tier-specific perks, Captain’s Club members enjoy a range of additional benefits regardless of their membership level. These benefits include members-only offers and discounts with entities such as MGM Rewards Destinations , 1-800-Flowers , and Harry and David (for Harry and David, simply use the promo code CAPTAINSCLUB). Members can also receive discounts through Celebrity Cruises Night Out for tickets to a wide variety of entertainment options in over 60 cities across the U.S.

The Best Captain’s Club Perks

The discounts on the beverage and Wifi packages are extremely helpful for those not sailing in The Retreat. The daily coffee lounge is also nice, as are the events and cocktail hours. And, of course, free or discounted laundry is always a wonderful perk.

One of my favorite perks of the Captain’s Club is a discount through a partnership with 1-800-Flowers.com using the promo code CAPTAINSCLUB . As a Captain’s Club member, you receive up to 20% off any purchase from  1-800-Flowers.com  and its brands, including:

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I use this discount every time I send a gift from Harry & David, as you can see below:

How to Join the Captain’s Club

Joining the Captain’s Club is simple and free. You can enroll either before your first Celebrity Cruises voyage by visiting the official Celebrity Cruises website , or during your cruise by completing the registration process onboard. Once enrolled, you’ll start earning points towards your membership tier with each sailing you complete.

How to Earn Points

Captain’s Club points are earned per night sailed in specific cabin categories as follows:

• Inside and Ocean View: 2 club points per night
• Veranda and Infinite Veranda: 3 club points per night
• Concierge Class and AquaClass: 5 club points per night
• Sky Suite and Aqua Sky Suite: 8 club points per night
• Celebrity, Signature, Sunset, & Royal Suite : 12 club points per night
• Reflection, Penthouse, & Edge Villa: 18 club points per night
• Iconic Suite: 24 club points per night

Celebrity’s Power Up Points Program

The Power Up Points Program is a way for Captain’s Club members to earn points even when they aren’t sailing. Celebrity will email you different activities—including sharing your preferences and social media content—and you’ll earn Power Up Points just for participating. These opportunities are perfect for those just a handful of points away from reaching the next tier level.

How To Check on Your Captain’s Club Points

After enrolling in the Captain’s Club program, you will need to create a Guest Account to manage and view your membership. Then when you sign into your Guest Account, your Captain’s Club number, Tier, and Club Points will be displayed.

You can also access your Captain’s Club information on the Celebrity app as shown below.

Captain’s Club Offers

To be sure you receive Captain’s Club offers, subscribe to their email list on the official Celebrity website .

Tips for Maximizing Your Captain’s Club Experience:

• Book your Celebrity Cruises voyages directly with the cruise line to ensure your loyalty points are properly credited.
• Take advantage of the tier-specific benefits to enhance your cruise experience and enjoy the privileges you’ve earned.
• Stay connected with the Captain’s Club newsletter and regularly check for new offers and promotions.
• Engage with the Captain’s Club community on social media platforms and participate in exclusive events organized for members.

How to Contact the Captain’s Club Team

For help with the Captain’s Club, contact their team by phone at 1-844-418-6824.

Final Thoughts

The Captain’s Club program is an excellent way for cruise enthusiasts to enhance their Celebrity Cruises experience and be rewarded for their loyalty. By enrolling in this loyalty program, you unlock a world of exclusive perks and privileges that make each voyage even more enjoyable. So, whether you’re planning your first Celebrity Cruises trip or have already experienced their exceptional service, make sure to join the Captain’s Club and sail away with an elevated cruise experience.

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In many cases, loyalty programs work as intended and keep people from switching brands. If, for example, you have status on an airline that gives you access to a lounge and seat upgrades, it's much more likely that you will fly with that company.

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Cruise line loyalty works a little differently than other loyalty programs. Status isn't earned and then kept for the remainder of the year, and then the following year, it builds up over a lifetime.  

Some people invest years, even decades into earning status with their favorite cruise line. In the case of Royal Caribbean, the big benefits kick in when a passenger reaches Diamond in its Crown & Anchor Society. That takes 80 points with passengers earning one point per night in a regular cabin, two in a suite, or if they sail solo, and three if they sail solo in a suite.

If you are someone who takes one 7-night cruise per year in an interior, ocean view, or balcony cabin traveling with another person, it would take 12 years to earn Diamond status. Some, of course, cruise more often, or cruise in suites or solo, but no matter how you earn them, 80 points show dedication and loyalty.     

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Once you hit that status, it serves as a bit of an anchor chaining you to Royal Caribbean. That's something the company has taken steps to correct across its brands.

Royal Caribbean made a company-wide change

Royal Caribbean Group operates three cruise lines. Its namesake brand, Royal Caribbean, caters to families, while Celebrity Cruises welcomes families but its core audience is adults. Silversea is an upscale brand that offers more exotic destinations on smaller, intimate ships with top-tier service.

Previously, Royal Caribbean and Celebrity had a form of loyalty program status, that maxed out at Diamond and Elite respectively. That means that higher level members of the Crown & Anchor Society and Captain's Club did not receive a full match on their status. 

That's something the company recently changed. 

"The Loyalty Status Match program gives you the best benefits at sea. Members can now receive one-for-one tier matching across all three Royal Caribbean Group brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea," the company shared on its website.

That gives members an added incentive to try each line. 

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Royal Caribbean's CEO explains why the loyalty change was made

Royal Caribbean Group CEO Jason Liberty did an interview with Travel Weekly about the changes. He noted that about 25-30% of the company's passengers sail across its brands and explained why. 

"Whether they're going from Silversea to Royal for multigenerational or Royal to Celebrity, etc. Sometimes it's also about the destination or the experience that they're looking to go after," he shared.

The loyalty program change does not mean that members get the same perks on each cruise line. Instead, they get the comparable level on each cruise line which all offer different benefits.

Liberty believes that the change will have an impact.

"For our guests, what really matters to them is being recognized and having the additional amenities that come with those changes in status in our loyalty tiers. We have a lot of loyal customers who really want to be recognized. They want to have events and activities that applaud them for their loyalty," he added.

Offering these benefits across the company's three brands could keep passengers from sailing other cruise lines. MSC Cruises, however, does offer a status match program, but its loyalty benefits are generally less generous than the ones offered by the Royal Caribbean brands.

Royal Caribbean's chief rivals, Carnival and Norwegian do not offer any sort of a loyalty status match.

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By Loracpin2 , March 19, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises

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First, I apologize if these questions have already been asked and answered.  

We are finally ready to move on with our lives and book our annual January cruise for 2022.  In looking at the Celebrity site for the current Elite Plus benefits, I no longer see one Category Upgrade EX: Pay for C3 and move up to C2  and did not see 240 Complimentary Internet minutes. Am I correct in assuming Elite Plus no longer has these perks???? 

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11 minutes ago, Loracpin2 said: First, I apologize if these questions have already been asked and answered.     We are finally ready to move on with our lives and book our annual January cruise for 2022.  In looking at the Celebrity site for the current Elite Plus benefits, I no longer see one Category Upgrade EX: Pay for C3 and move up to C2  and did not see 240 Complimentary Internet minutes. Am I correct in assuming Elite Plus no longer has these perks????   

I booked a cruise a few weeks ago and the one category upgrade was definitely still in play.  Haven't heard anything about it changing.

The internet minutes are no longer necessary as all cruises will now include basic internet as part of their all inclusive concept.

1 minute ago, phoenix_dream said: I booked a cruise a few weeks ago and the one category upgrade was definitely still in play.  Haven't heard anything about it changing.   The internet minutes are no longer necessary as all cruises will now include basic internet as part of their all inclusive concept.

Thanks for your quick reply. I might be mistaken but, I'll recall recently reading that a change was made and the all inclusion concept has become an option.  

you get everything in Elite as well where it is listed

The one category upgrade can be found in the Captain’s Club Terms and Conditions here:  https://www.celebritycruises.com/captains-club/enroll

One-Category Upgrade

One-category upgrade requests must be made at the time of booking and apply only for upgrades within the supercategory, depending on availability. Example of a super category upgrade in AquaClass: A2 to A1. Upgrades available from categories 11- A1 on all Celebrity ships except Galapagos voyages. Captain's Club one category upgrade excludes categories 12, FV, SV, C1 and guarantee categories, Z, Y, X, XC, XA, W. On Celebrity Edge categories 12, 9, 7, 6, IO, 1B, 1A, SV, ES, E1, C2, C1, A1 are also excluded. This offer cannot be used with certain restricted fares including but not limited to travel agent and employee rates. Upgrades apply for one stateroom per cruise. Stateroom assignments only. Not valid on holiday sailings.

The Captain's Club program terms are subject to change at any time without prior notice.

Offers vary by tier, see benefit grid for full details.

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I got the one category upgrade the other day. 

With the "all inclusive" nowadays, the only Elite+ benefits I enjoy will be laundry/dry cleaning, and the elite morning breakfast.  The rest doesn't affect us.

The 1 category upgrade kicks in at the Classic level.

Here is a link to the most current info on perks

https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/cc0ce13c#/cc0ce13c/1

A big difference between Celebrity’s Always Included (AI) and an all inclusive.    

I sometime wonder if the name was chosen to purposely confuse some people.

The irony is that the Always Included actually includes less that the previous Best, four perks package.

cruiserchuck

9 minutes ago, jagoffee said: The irony is that the Always Included actually includes less that the previous Best, four perks package.        

Well, it is hard to be better than best.  

I was checking prices today for a cruise in 2022 on a big online agents website, and they had a group rate that appeared to not have the Always Included perks.  So I believe there will continue to be discounted rates without perks.  I qualified for Elite plus on my last cruise, and was looking forward to the Elite plus perk of free espresso.

2 minutes ago, cruiserchuck said:   Well, it is hard to be better than best.     I was checking prices today for a cruise in 2022 on a big online agents website, and they had a group rate that appeared to not have the Always Included perks.  So I believe there will continue to be discounted rates without perks.

I’ve see that also on about 1/3 of our current bookings. 

I just noticed on Celebrity's website they state:

"Simply Sail will offer a cruise-only rate for select sailings within 90 days of departure.  Simply Sail will replace Exciting Deals with a new creative look and feel but maintain the same offering parameters."  

So it looks like group rates and last minute deals will not include Always Included.

I just wonder if the group rates without AI were contracted prior to Nov 17 last year when AI was introduced.   Has anyone found a 2022/2023 Caribbean sailing without AI?  Those all opened up after Nov 17.

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The free espresso and cappuccino are in the AI as part of the Beverage Package.

I would bet there will be senior , resident rates. I hope we don't have to pay for 240 minutes of internet that used to be included?

Maybe Celebrity spokesperson can comment?

20 minutes ago, Islandbuoy said: I would bet there will be senior , resident rates. I hope we don't have to pay for 240 minutes of internet that used to be included?   Maybe Celebrity spokesperson can comment?

The 240 internet Elite + benefit is still there, so if you book without AI you would have those minutes.

12 hours ago, cruiserchuck said: I just noticed on Celebrity's website they state:   "Simply Sail will offer a cruise-only rate for select sailings within 90 days of departure.  Simply Sail will replace Exciting Deals with a new creative look and feel but maintain the same offering parameters."     So it looks like group rates and last minute deals will not include Always Included.

As so many people posting on this board seem to ignore it, let me emphasize that this does not apply to all last minute deals:

"Simply Sail will offer a cruise-only rate for select sailings within 90 days of departure."

22 minutes ago, Fouremco said: As so many people posting on this board seem to ignore it, let me emphasize that this does not apply to all last minute deals:   "Simply Sail will offer a cruise-only rate for select sailings within 90 days of departure."  

I read it differently.  I understand it to mean that it will apply to all last minute deals, but not all cruises will have last minute deals.  That is the way it was with the prior exciting deals.  

14 minutes ago, cruiserchuck said: I read it differently.  I understand it to mean that it will apply to all last minute deals, but not all cruises will have last minute deals.  That is the way it was with the prior exciting deals.  

I think that we just interpret "last minute deals" differently. If there is a cabin price reduction after final payment, which is often the case, I'd view that as a last minute deal, but Simply Sail won't necessarily be in play. I guess it's a rather moot point in our case, as we always book shortly after an itinerary becomes available, never in the last 90 days before sailing.

5 hours ago, jelayne said: The 240 internet Elite + benefit is still there, so if you book without AI you would have those minutes.

Just copied this off the Celebrity site. According to this the 240 minutes Elite Plus benefit is no longer the policy!!!

Featured Benefits

Access to a coffee house-style breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour

Two complimentary bags of laundry

15% discount off specialty dining cover charge

15% discount at The Spa

35% off internet package or internet upgrade

10% off beverage package upgrade to Premium pre-cruise

cruisestitch

This may not be correctly updated. For one thing there is no longer an evening cocktail hour.  

22 minutes ago, Loracpin2 said:   Just copied this off the Celebrity site. According to this the 240 minutes Elite Plus benefit is no longer the policy!!!   Elite Plus Featured Benefits Access to a coffee house-style breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour Two complimentary bags of laundry 15% discount off specialty dining cover charge 15% discount at The Spa 35% off internet package or internet upgrade 10% off beverage package upgrade to Premium pre-cruise  

They also do not mention free cappuccino, espresso, lattes and tea.  However, if you click on the View All Benefits tab, there is a brochure/chart that still lists the 240 internet minutes and the drinks.

https://secure.viewer.zmags.com/publication/cc0ce13c#/cc0ce13c/2

44 minutes ago, Loracpin2 said:   Just copied this off the Celebrity site. According to this the 240 minutes Elite Plus benefit is no longer the policy!!!   Elite Plus Featured Benefits Access to a coffee house-style breakfast and Evening Cocktail Hour Two complimentary bags of laundry 15% discount off specialty dining cover charge 15% discount at The Spa 35% off internet package or internet upgrade 10% off beverage package upgrade to Premium pre-cruise  

These are the “Featured” benefits. 

The link in post #9 and #23 show the complete list for every tier. 

15 minutes ago, cruisestitch said: This may not be correctly updated. For one thing there is no longer an evening cocktail hour.  

If I’m not mistaken they said that the cocktail event would be suspended when cruising resumes, until large gatherings are possible.  The CC drink menu would still be available for those that  have booked before AI of those who book a Sail Only fare.

I believe you have it right....The cocktail hour has been suspended. If you booked before the always included, or for some other reason you are not included in the always included you would have cocktails loaded onto your card which you can order at various bars around the ship during that time period. Because, after all, always doesn’t always mean always, at least not in Celebrity-speak.  

If they even have cards by then and who knows whether they will or not

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