Loyalty level on Royal Caribbean vs Celebrity

[suizas]

Hi. Considering my first cruise with Celebrity and am Diamond on Royal. I believe I have heard that status' between the lines are recognized. Does anyone know anything about this and what would Diamond equate to on Celebrity?

 

Thanks in advance! Susan

 

 

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[internetwhiz]

Hi. Considering my first cruise with Celebrity and am Diamond on Royal. I believe I have heard that status' between the lines are recognized. Does anyone know anything about this and what would Diamond equate to on Celebrity?

 

Thanks in advance! Susan

 

 

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You would be Elite on Celebrity. Go to the Celebrity website and there's a place to apply for Captain's Club

or else call them.

[alcpa1]

You may also enjoy the Elite perks more than the Diamond on RCI. The Diamond lounge may be the only exception.

[internetwhiz]

I sure didn't in May. We are D+ on RC and that's Elite as well. We had to pay for photos instead of free, and if we hadn't had a promotion, the internet for Elite is FORTY minutes [emoji23]. For D+ we each get two days. They really didn't have any perks that we didn't already get other than I think OP as a Diamond could send a free bag of wash and fold, and you have to wait until D+ on RC. Their happy hour wasn't every night. Royal's perks are hard to beat.

[dkjretired]

I sure didn't in May. We are D+ on RC and that's Elite as well. We had to pay for photos instead of free, and if we hadn't had a promotion, the internet for Elite is FORTY minutes [emoji23]. For D+ we each get two days. They really didn't have any perks that we didn't already get other than I think OP as a Diamond could send a free bag of wash and fold, and you have to wait until D+ on RC. Their happy hour wasn't every night. Royal's perks are hard to beat.

 

 

You have to compare D to Elite., not D+ to Elite. Works the other way around also.

[cruisestitch]

Elite gets 90 minutes of internet, not forty. That must have been a typo.

[Xport]

Elite gets 90 minutes of internet, not forty. That must have been a typo.

 

I initially thought so too... Until the number "40" was spelled out! And personally, I prefer to utilize my internet allowance over the course of a sailing as needed rather than have unlimited access for a day or two...

 

The value of loyalty perks is in the eye of the beholder... As a result of limited level reciprocity I've experienced Diamond level perks on Royal [one/done for a whole lot of reasons which largely relate to service/crew accountability and responsiveness in resolving issues that should have never occurred] and--any day--prefer those provided to me by Celebrity... The C&A Balcony Discount is nice but the Diamond Lounge on Allure [i believe Royal has since addressed the overcrowding issue by routinely loading three drink vouchers to the SeaPass card] was--night after night--standing room only in a larger venue than is typically used... Photos? No thanks; I routinely offer to sell my collection back to the ships' photographers and personally prefer a laundry allowance...

 

That said, we all tend to like that which we best know... Fortunately, we all have choices and at least in the RCI family there is some limited loyalty reciprocity between brands; Carnival doesn't do anything comparable among their active brands [legacy lines Sitmar and P&O get some historical recognition on Princess]...

Edited September 15, 2017 by Xport

[gw2fll]

No issues here. We had our Celebrity account opened when we hit Platinum. (We had to call to have the account opened with Celebrity so the accounts were "linked".) As we have cruised, our Celebrity level has changed automatically to match our new RCCL level as it has changed.

 

Hope this helps.

[suizas]

Thanks for the responses! Plan to call and get set up today. After sailing one cruise line so long, trying another line seems tricky! I appreciate your feedback.

 

 

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[JMG]

We totally appreciate the fact that our D+ status is recognized by Celebrity even if it is at the Elite Level. On our recent Summit Cruise:

 

Laundry - up to 2 pressed items. One Time Use; 1 dry clean item; one bag of of wash,dry,fold.

Spa - one time, 15% off treatment while in port

Bingo - free 6 card bingo bonus card with purchase of 3 card bingo session

casino - 3 $5 match plays for roulette or blackjack

Internet - 90 minutes

Wine savings - 20% 1 $40+ bottle of wine

Specialty dining - 20% off 1 $40+ bottle of wine; 1 complimentary specialty coffee

Photo - 20% discount on any digital or print photo

Gelateria - 1 complimentary scoop of gelato

 

Captains Club Lounge - Captains Club Coffee Breakfast 8am - 10am; Cocktail Hour 5pm - 7pm

 

Club Events : Casino Double Jackpot; Captains Club Celebration; Senior Officers Party; Elite Elegant Tea; Back Stage Tour; Wine Tasting; Private Departure Lounge

[gw2fll]

Thanks for the responses! Plan to call and get set up today. After sailing one cruise line so long, trying another line seems tricky! I appreciate your feedback.

 

 

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Happy to help.

 

Just a reminder - your starting point level on the other line will be 0 (zero); however, you get to enjoy the benefits of the reciprocal level until you accrue the appropriate points under that line program.

 

Example: If you are Elite on Celebrity, you should enter RCCL at Diamond. However, your points on RCCL will be 0 (zero).

 

Happy sailing...

[internetwhiz]

Mea culpa, internet was 90 minutes for Elite Captain's Club. For an 11 night cruise. We had a package that included internet so we never used our minutes. Yes, there were other items offered. For me, what RC offers works better, including a balcony discount each time. It was the first time I had paid for pictures since 2011 (25 each x 2), when we reached Diamond on RC.

 

The one thing that was different and I liked was having officers more visible at the captain's reception one night.

[internetwhiz]

You have to compare D to Elite., not D+ to Elite. Works the other way around also.

 

 

Error in my post. ELITE could send a bag of laundry to wash and fold, so a Diamond member on Celebrity sailing as Elite could enjoy that.

On RC, you have to be D+ to have that.

[Muushka]

Just in case it isn't clear, each person in the cabin receives 90 minutes, 1 bag of laundry

So for two, 180 minutes, 2 bags.... Pretty sweet if you ask me!

I'll be Diamond on Oasis for the first time in Feb. Looking forward to the comparison.

[NemoCrownie]

OP, your question has been answered but I will still throw in my $.02 (not worth a penny); We are Diamond on RCI and took our first Celebrity cruise this year. We had the Go Best with the drinks perk so didn't go to the Elite Happy Hour, it was only an 11 night cruise so we didn't use the free laundry, chic nights so no laundry pressing, didn't get a free gelato, go to the Elite breakfast or special embarkation lounge, attend the wine tasting, etc. We didn't use one single Elite benefit BUT it was a fabulous cruise and our two future bookings are also on Celebrity. For us, it was well worth forgoing the loyalty perks and spending just a little more than a comparable RCI cruise for a better vacation experience. Don't focus on the difference in perks, rather focus on the experience. Some prefer the Celebrity experience while others prefer RCI, neither is right or wrong but, either way, you will have a wonderful vacation.

 

In the whole scheme of things, after paying for airfare, pre-cruise hotel stay, airport parking, meals, dog boarding, taxis, etc. the cost of a cruise vacation is not an insignificant amount and the balcony discount, free pictures, and 3 free drinks (unlimited if you want to be in an overcrowded lounge) are nice but not worth enough to sway me one way or the other.

[internetwhiz]

Just in case it isn't clear, each person in the cabin receives 90 minutes, 1 bag of laundry

 

So for two, 180 minutes, 2 bags.... Pretty sweet if you ask me!

 

I'll be Diamond on Oasis for the first time in Feb. Looking forward to the comparison.

 

 

On RC a Diamond member gets 1440 minutes x 2 = 2880 minutes versus 180 min for 2 on Celebrity. Celebrity really should up that amount. Many of us don't have the luxury of turning the phone off for the whole cruise. If you bought an internet package, the cost was wayyy more than RC, as in double the rate. Not sure why their should be that much difference in the time allocation and cost.

 

I also missed going on the bridge tour (one of my favorite perks on Royal).

 

I'll be interested to hear from you about what you think about Celebrity's loyalty program. We enjoyed our Equinox cruise, the food was fine, but the entertainment and such weren't on par with RC. That's a very subjective thing, I know, but we really enjoy good entertainment.

 

Enjoy your cruise. The only real thing that makes me sad is that three of our ports have so many displaced and suffering: St. Maarten, St. Thomas (we went to St. John's that day) and Tortola ( went to Jost Van Dyke). Prayers for all.

Edited September 15, 2017 by internetwhiz

[Baron Barracuda]

We find diamond / elite pretty much a push. DW loves the free laundry on X as it allows us to pack less. However as an early riser she enjoys the 24 hour dl access on Royal for 4am cappuccino's. We both prefer the dl in the evening over X's nightly Elite event.

[LuAnn]

Just in case it isn't clear, each person in the cabin receives 90 minutes, 1 bag of laundry

So for two, 180 minutes, 2 bags.... Pretty sweet if you ask me!

I'll be Diamond on Oasis for the first time in Feb. Looking forward to the comparison.

 

Hey Lady!!...how are you? Just saw you here and wanted to say Hi!!...and also a ? that applies to this thread...I think..?...if I'm Elite Plus on X what am I on RCCL? LuAnn

[Xport]

Hey Lady!!...how are you? Just saw you here and wanted to say Hi!!...and also a ? that applies to this thread...I think..?...if I'm Elite Plus on X what am I on RCCL? LuAnn

 

Hi LuAnn,

 

Celebrity Elite, Elite +, and Zenith are granted Diamond tier benefits on Royal Caribbean...

 

Royal Diamond, Diamond +, and Pinnacle are granted Elite tier benefits on Celebrity...

 

Miss you on our Infinity Roll Call!

[chemmo]

We find diamond / elite pretty much a push. DW loves the free laundry on X as it allows us to pack less. However as an early riser she enjoys the 24 hour dl access on Royal for 4am cappuccino's. We both prefer the dl in the evening over X's nightly Elite event.

 

We were so disappointed by the Diamond cocktail hour on the Allure in January. The D lounge had not been particularly pleasant on our Freedom cruise a few years ago owing to crowding but we thought with the D lounge now being in what had been the suite lounge it might be better. However, unless you got there before alcohol was being served you had no chance of a seat.

 

Guests were not coming in for one or two pre dinner drinks they were coming in for the whole session, whereas on Celebrity guests seem in come in for one or two drinks and move on...

 

Also experienced guests "saving seats" for friends. OK if there are other options for guests looking to sit down but not when there is standing room only!

 

 

My son and I were also challenged by another guest that we shouldn't be in there as it was for Diamonds only (popped in for a coffee mid morning)....I politely said we were D+ she responded "Impossible, you come from England!".....Hmmmm, just got my coffee and sat down!

 

 

My observation re lounges is the alcohol VOLUME is definitely better on RC but the AMBIENCE is better on Celebrity. Depends what is more important to you. Picture vs laundry at D/E level, prefer the laundry!

 

 

Both ships have lots to offer.....we loved the RC ships when travelling with youngsters but now find generally we prefer X. The D lounge is one of those areas on RC that makes you realise just how many pax are on board!

[excitedofharpenden]

We were so disappointed by the Diamond cocktail hour on the Allure in January. The D lounge had not been particularly pleasant on our Freedom cruise a few years ago owing to crowding but we thought with the D lounge now being in what had been the suite lounge it might be better. However, unless you got there before alcohol was being served you had no chance of a seat.

 

Guests were not coming in for one or two pre dinner drinks they were coming in for the whole session, whereas on Celebrity guests seem in come in for one or two drinks and move on...

 

Also experienced guests "saving seats" for friends. OK if there are other options for guests looking to sit down but not when there is standing room only!

I found it busy on Allure too. It was a transatlantic and there were a lot of D and above members. They opened a few venues, but it was still a bit of a bun fight in each. I think the free drinks time on Royal is looked upon more as just that by many rather than a social and it lasts longer than on X. And don't get me started on the Pinnacle members proudly wearing their badges (I was in a suite that had access to Coastal Kitchen where Pinnacles were also allowed). I just don't get that. I have friends on Anthem at the moment and have commented about the DYKWIA brigade.

 

Phil

[Banjo]

I'll be on 1st RCCL cruise since attaining Elite this January when I am on the Empress of Seas. When I was on the Equinox last April the Captains Club Hostess signed us up with RCCL. Very interested to see how Diamond works.

 

I have to say we enjoy the Captains Club Happy Hour a lot. Not so much the drinking but the socializing. Many folks we met we still remain in contact and become friends of ours. The other perks are nice, I am fine with 180 minutes of internet to check email every few days and get a boarding pass. The laundry helps with longer cruises. Also I enjoy a Bloody Mary for breakfast. With these perks I usually pick OBC & gratuities when booking rather then a internet package and a drink package.

 

Hope Diamond has similar perks and opportunities.

Edited September 16, 2017 by Banjo

[chemmo]

I found it busy on Allure too. It was a transatlantic and there were a lot of D and above members. They opened a few venues, but it was still a bit of a bun fight in each. I think the free drinks time on Royal is looked upon more as just that by many rather than a social and it lasts longer than on X. And don't get me started on the Pinnacle members proudly wearing their badges (I was in a suite that had access to Coastal Kitchen where Pinnacles were also allowed). I just don't get that. I have friends on Anthem at the moment and have commented about the DYKWIA brigade.

 

Phil

 

 

Phil, just had to look up what DYKWIA meant! Know I know!

 

We also were in a suite on Allure. We did meet some lovely very elderly pinnacles in the Suite Lounge (with their proudly worn badges). Some were doing multiple back to backs.....I am not surprised they made the most of accessing the suite lounge with the D lounge being so busy. The snag being then, that the suite lounge also became very busy....

[Baron Barracuda]

We sailed Oasis once, but never again on a ship of that size. IMO they doubled the size of the ship and passenger count, but not the size of common areas, including dl. 6000 people is just too big and crowded. Quantum class, sailing when kids are in school, is about 4,000 passengers so not quite as bad. We've sailed regularly on Voyager class ships with 3000 passengers, just a touch bigger than Celebrity S class, and there were usually only 20 or so in dl at night. Made quite a few nice acquaintances there. Another reason Elite event is less well attended is on X most folks already have bev pkg, so no need to scrounge for free drinks.

[LuAnn]

Hi LuAnn,

 

Celebrity Elite, Elite +, and Zenith are granted Diamond tier benefits on Royal Caribbean...

 

Royal Diamond, Diamond +, and Pinnacle are granted Elite tier benefits on Celebrity...

 

Miss you on our Infinity Roll Call!

 

Thanks so much!!...and we "switched horses in mid steam" on that cruise! well..shall I say "ships"?...we will meet again for sure! LuAnn