Royal Caribbean's New Points Choice Loyalty Program
Cruising, Loyalty Rewards
Sail Across the Fleet: Introducing Royal Caribbean Group’s “Points Choice”
Royal Caribbean Group has just raised the bar for cruise loyalty with a new way to earn, move, and maximize your points across its entire fleet. If you’ve ever wished your nights on one ship could help you level up on another, the new Points Choice feature is designed with you in mind.
What Is “Sail Across the Fleet” with Points Choice?
Think of Sail Across the Fleet as a new era of loyalty rewards. With Points Choice, launched for cruises departing on or after January 30, 2026, you can earn points on any of Royal Caribbean Group’s three brands—Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea—and then decide which loyalty program those points should boost: Crown & Anchor Society, Captain’s Club, or Venetian Society (royalcaribbeangroup.com).
Instead of feeling like you’re starting from scratch every time you try a different cruise line within the Group, your sailings now work together. You can literally sail across the fleet and still move steadily toward the status level that matters most to you.
How Points Choice Works for Everyday Cruisers
You still earn loyalty rewards the way you’re used to: typically one point per night in most staterooms and two points per night in suites (royalcaribbean.com). The big change comes after you sail.
Sail on any participating brand. Book Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, or Silversea on or after January 30, 2026, and enjoy your voyage as usual.
Submit a Points Choice request. Before you sail—or within 14 days after your cruise—use the Royal Caribbean App or the Crown & Anchor website to choose where you want those points to land (royalcaribbean.com).
Wait for processing. It can take up to 30 days after your cruise for the transfer to appear in your chosen loyalty account.
There are a few ground rules. Each sailing needs its own request, transfers are final once submitted, and only cruises departing on or after January 30, 2026, qualify. You’ll also need to be enrolled in the program you’re sending points to and be at least 18 years old (royalcaribbean.com, reddit.com).
💡 Pro Tip: Decide in advance which program you want to prioritize so you’re ready to submit your Points Choice request as soon as you sail.
Smarter Loyalty Rewards Across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity & Silversea
The real magic of Points Choice is how it lets you shape your loyalty journey. Maybe you love the energy and onboard thrills of Royal Caribbean, but you’re planning a special Celebrity Cruises itinerary next year and want to unlock Captain’s Club perks faster. Or perhaps you dream of ultra-luxury Silversea expeditions and want your family cruise on Royal Caribbean to help you get there sooner.
Focus your rewards. Consolidate points into the program where you cruise most often—or where the next tier offers the perks you value, like complimentary drinks, priority boarding, or suite upgrades.
Avoid starting over. If you enjoy trying different brands in the Royal Caribbean Group family, you no longer have to feel like each new ship resets your progress.
Enjoy recognition everywhere. The existing Status Match program still gives you one-for-one tier matching across the three brands, so when you climb in one program, you’re recognized on the others too (royalcaribbean.com).
Strategic use of Points Choice can help you reach your next loyalty tier faster.
A Few Limitations to Keep in Mind
As flexible as Points Choice is, it isn’t limitless. Points from cruises before January 30, 2026, can’t be moved, and certain promotional or bonus points—like some double-points offers or eco-focused “Go Green” credits—may be forfeited if you transfer (royalcaribbean.com, reddit.com). Casino programs and credit card rewards, including the newer Royal ONE cards, stay separate and can’t be converted through Points Choice.
Because transfers are irreversible, it’s worth taking a moment to look at your upcoming travel plans. Are you leaning into big-ship adventures with Royal Caribbean, elevated style on Celebrity, or small-ship luxury with Silversea? Let that answer guide where your points go.
Turning Every Sailing into a Strategic Reward
With Sail Across the Fleet and Royal Caribbean Group’s Points Choice, your loyalty rewards finally move at the same pace you do. Whether you’re chasing sun-soaked family vacations, romantic getaways, or once-in-a-lifetime expeditions, every night on board can now help you climb the ladder of benefits in the way that suits you best.
The next time you book a cruise, don’t just think about where you’re sailing—think about where your points are sailing, too. With a little planning, this new flexibility can turn your future voyages into a powerful, personalized loyalty journey across the entire Royal Caribbean Group fleet.