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Juan Diaz • November 25, 2025
CRUISE PERKS: Which Rewards Program Floats Your Boat?

If you love cruising (or planning your first adventure!), don’t miss out on the freebies & perks that come with cruise line loyalty programs. Here's a quick side-by-side of the top contenders:
- Carnival – VIFP (Very Important Fun Person)
- Earn points from your very first cruise
- Free drinks, priority check-in, & exclusive gifts at higher levels
- Royal Caribbean – Crown & Anchor Society
- Points based on nights sailed
- Enjoy cabin discounts, priority boarding, & private event
- Norwegian – Latitudes Rewards
- Earn points per night + bonuses for suites
- Onboard discounts, early embarkation & even free laundry
- Princess – Captain’s Circle
- Points based on cruise count or nights
- Access to early sales, priority services & welcome-back parties
- Celebrity – Captain’s Club
- Points by room type & cruise length
- Wine tastings, spa discounts, priority everything!
BOTTOM LINE:
If you’re cruising more than once, those loyalty perks add up fast!
Don’t sail without signing up!


