Celebrity vs Royal Caribbean: The New "Points Choice" Truth (2026)
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This is the power move. This is going to really accelerate your ability to move much faster and then maximize that status match.
I'm going to put all of it to Celebrity. So if I sell on Celebrity, of course, I will keep it there. If I sell on Royal, I'm putting all my points towards Celebrity.
This will work whether you're looking at Silver Sea, Royal, or Celebrity. The math works the same way.
You no longer have to worry about that. Try the other brands. They're great.
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The new Royal Caribbean Points Choice program is here! 🚢 Discover how to reach Elite Status FASTER in 2026 by combining points from Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, and even Silversea. In this video, we break down the huge news about the Royal Caribbean Points Choice program launching January 30, 2026. This loyalty update is a total game changer, allowing you to earn points across the entire Royal Caribbean Group portfolio—including ultra-luxury Silversea cruises—and credit them to the status program of your choice. ***Looking for a cruise quote? We'll personally work with you to find you the perfect match and best deals: https://www.digitalroamads.com/cruising We reveal our personal strategy to "hack" the system: see how Mark is using Points Choice to funnel all his cruise nights into the Celebrity Captain's Club to hit Zenith status years ahead of schedule. Whether you are a Crown & Anchor Society member, loyal to the Captain's Club, or part of Silversea's Venetian Society, this video explains exactly how to maximize your benefits and why this reciprocity is the biggest news in cruising this year. 0:00 – Intro: The Loyalty Shake-up 1:23 – Status Matching vs. Points Choice (The Difference) 2:22 – New "Points Choice" Rules for 2026 3:14 – Strategy: Choosing the Right "Home Base" 4:13 – Exchange Rates: Royal vs. Celebrity vs. Silversea 6:52 – The Hack: How We Reach Status Faster (Examples) 10:21 – Is Top Tier Status Worth It? 11:01 – Critical Rules & Exclusions 11:29 – Why This Changes Everything 12:06 – Final Verdict #RoyalCaribbean #PointsChoice #Silversea #CruiseLoyalty #DigitalRoamadsDR #CelebrityCruises #CruiseTips