Royal Caribbean Loyalty Just Got a Game-Changing Upgrade
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Royal Caribbean is rolling out a new loyalty perk called points choice next year.
The program will let guests use loyalty points across Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and and Silversea, no matter what cruise line they've sailed with the most.
The move, though, comes as Carnival faces backlash for loyalty changes that limit benefits and reset guest status.
Royal Caribbean brought in $1.6 billion during Q3.
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Cruise news today. Royal Caribbean Group is rolling out a new loyalty perk called Points Choice in early 2026. The program will let guests use loyalty points across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea—no matter which line they sailed with. It's an expansion of the 2024 status match program and gives cruisers more flexibility to explore different brands. The move comes as Carnival faces backlash for loyalty changes that limit benefits and reset guest status. Royal Caribbean says more details are coming soon. Carnival Corporation, The Miami HEAT, and the Micky & Madeleine Arison Family Foundation have donated one million dollars to Direct Relief to support recovery efforts in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa. Direct Relief is deploying 100 field medic packs and stands ready to send more supplies based on need. The organizations say the goal is to provide immediate medical help and long-term resilience. 1.6 billion dollars. That’s what Royal Caribbean brought in during Q3. With a total revenue of 5.1 billion, Royal Caribbean says strong demand for cruises and higher onboard spending helped drive record revenue. The cruise line welcomed 2.5 million guests during the third quarter—up 7% from last year—with load factors hitting 112%, meaning more cabins were filled than originally expected. The company says guests are spending more before and during their trips, especially through digital platforms, with nearly half of all onboard purchases made before sailing. Looking ahead, Royal Caribbean Group is planning new ship launches and expanding its land-based destinations, including a new Royal Beach Club in Santorini opening in 2026. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK. Watch the latest cruise news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZsVPse7hw&list=PLgGWQRf2ZGlljJxCLrHXGfs_BE3Qrd0Mk [Connect with me] Website: https://cruiseradio.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseradio Read this before your cruise: https://cruiseradio.net/category/before-you-cruise/ Know about your destination: https://cruiseradio.net/category/destinations/ Tips for cruising with family: https://cruiseradio.net/category/family-cruising/ ============================== My name is Doug Parker, and this is Cruise News Today, where I provide you with the latest cruise industry news, updates, cruise ship reviews, and informative cruise insights. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos, with cruise ship tours and port tours. I am committed to delivering the most up-to-date information through daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis, and coverage of the cruise industry, including engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes beyond the headlines. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with all the latest cruise news. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 86,144 #Cruise #CruiseNews #CruiseShip