Most Cruisers Don’t Realize How Good These Royal Caribbean Perks Are
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The creator examines the various benefits available through Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society loyalty program, specifically focusing on tiers from Diamond to Pinnacle Club. The discussion categorizes these perks based on their utility, such as saving money, increasing convenience, or providing tangible milestones. Key benefits highlighted include daily drink vouchers for Diamond members, which can serve as a substitute for a full drink package, and free internet days that scale with loyalty status. The creator also covers the sentimental value of crystal blocks, the quiet atmosphere and amenities of the Crown Lounge, and significant dining savings through buy-one-get-one offers for Diamond Plus members. For those reaching the highest tier, Pinnacle Club, the video details high-value rewards like free cruise certificates, access to the Coastal Kitchen restaurant, and priority embarkation. Additionally, the creator mentions the Prime Casino status as a way to earn unlimited drinks at casino bars. The video concludes that while not every perk is worth chasing, certain benefits like dining discounts and drink vouchers can fundamentally change the cruising experience for frequent travelers.
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Free drinks. Once you hit diamond, you get daily drink vouchers that are loaded on your CPASS card.
At Diamond, you get one free day of internet. Diamond Plus, two free days, and Pinnacle Club, unlimited internet for the entire cruise.
Once you reach 140 points in credit and anchor society and then every 70 points after that, Royal Caribbean will give you a crystal block of the ship you're sailing on.
Now, once you get Diamond Plus, one of the most valuable perks you're going to find is the BOGO for specially dining.
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