gcelkk Posted October 1, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Due to all the recent discussion about Crown & Anchor changes (or predicted changes), perhaps someone could share the history of this program for those of us who have not been sailing since the beginning. What year the program started, changes to lounge access by C&A tier, amenity gifts, onboard perks, complimentary tours (bridge, galley, entertainment), discounts, differences by ship class, etc. What changes have you seen over the years? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted October 1, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2023 This might be a job for @cublet. They seems to have an excellent recall on some of the C&A history. Don’t mean to put you on the spot, @cublet. Forgive me if I have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted October 1, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On or about 2010 Royal change the way points accumulated . Old way one cruise, one point. This mostly favored the four day cruise. Then points accumulated one point for one night which rewarded the longer cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted October 1, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2023 It went to rat $*#% 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted October 1, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 1, 2023 7 minutes ago, fenton04 said: On or about 2010 Royal change the way points accumulated . Old way one cruise, one point. This mostly favored the four day cruise. Then points accumulated one point for one night which rewarded the longer cruises. If I recall, under the old system. suites did not earn any extra points and longer cruises (9-10+?) earned an extra point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyKnott Posted October 1, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, fenton04 said: On or about 2010 Royal change the way points accumulated . Old way one cruise, one point. This mostly favored the four day cruise. Then points accumulated one point for one night which rewarded the longer cruises. This is how I quickly reached Diamond way before the double points promo during Covid. I did a lot of weekend Mexico cruises back in the late 80s, early 90s. When they changed the point system to the current one, all those 3 day cruises were counted as 7 day. 😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeySailor Posted October 1, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, WyKnott said: This is how I quickly reached Diamond way before the double points promo during Covid. I did a lot of weekend Mexico cruises back in the late 80s, early 90s. When they changed the point system to the current one, all those 3 day cruises were counted as 7 day. 😎 So you are really an amethyst 💎 🤣😂🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcelkk Posted October 1, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted October 1, 2023 What about the history of the lounge access. That seems to be the current hot topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted October 1, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 1, 2023 35 minutes ago, nelblu said: If I recall, under the old system. suites did not earn any extra points and longer cruises (9-10+?) earned an extra point. That works for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted October 1, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 1, 2023 29 minutes ago, WyKnott said: This is how I quickly reached Diamond way before the double points promo during Covid. I did a lot of weekend Mexico cruises back in the late 80s, early 90s. When they changed the point system to the current one, all those 3 day cruises were counted as 7 day. 😎 Not only double points for the regular staterooms. Junior Suite and above got points 2 times 2! Gadzooks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted October 1, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Fall 2013: Extra point for solo (I’m not certain if the official starting date, perhaps near start of October, 2013) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenton04 Posted October 1, 2023 #12 Share Posted October 1, 2023 46 minutes ago, gcelkk said: What about the history of the lounge access. That seems to be the current hot topic. Since we were not diamond at the time I can relate our recollections of passing the diamond club portal. First there was the sound of angelic music emanating from inside. If portal would happen to open diamond and above would be vetted by an attentive staff. Everyone had a smile and happiness seemed to be omnipresent. By the time we became diamonds things had changed. But again it was a long time ago and our memories are not what the used to be. I offer equal time for opposing viewpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 1, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Found this from 2003 Gold (2-5 Cruises) A coupon book worth a couple of free drinks, discounts on photos, and casino match play A quarterly newsletter/brochure that has had a few good dollars off coupons for selected future cruises. Platinum (6-10 Cruises) Special priority check in line A "better than gold" coupon book (more good coupons) Robe in the room Open bar reception (we were invited to a 1 hour open bar reception at the Viking Crown lounge on our last Sovereign of the Seas cruise) Priority disembarkation Same newsletter, with higher value dollars off coupons Diamond (11+ Cruises) Special priority check in line A "better than Platinum" coupon book Robe in the room Open bar reception (Plats/Diamonds were invited to a 1 hour open bar reception at the Viking Crown lounge on our last Sovereign of the Seas cruise) Priority disembarkation Same newsletter, with higher value dollars off coupons Cabin Upgrades (friends on their last Voyager of the Seas cruise booked a cheap oceanview GTY category and received a suite.) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted October 1, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 hours ago, WyKnott said: This is how I quickly reached Diamond way before the double points promo during Covid. I did a lot of weekend Mexico cruises back in the late 80s, early 90s. When they changed the point system to the current one, all those 3 day cruises were counted as 7 day. 😎 And we did longer cruises and they also counted as 1 point. Some gained and some lost during the conversion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted October 1, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) Crown and Anchor History Edited October 1, 2023 by suzyluvs2cruise 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted October 1, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 1, 2023 3 hours ago, gcelkk said: Due to all the recent discussion about Crown & Anchor changes (or predicted changes), perhaps someone could share the history of this program for those of us who have not been sailing since the beginning. What year the program started, changes to lounge access by C&A tier, amenity gifts, onboard perks, complimentary tours (bridge, galley, entertainment), discounts, differences by ship class, etc. What changes have you seen over the years? Until Jan 1, 2003 it was 1 credit per cruise no matter the stateroom category or length of cruise. After Jan 1, 2003, an extra credit was given for cruises of 12 days or longer. After Jan 1, 2004, an extra credit was given for cruises in a JS or better. Conversion 21.01.11 Conversion from old cruise credits to cruise points: If credits were 1-4, points = credits * 7 + 1 If credits were 5-7, points = credits * 7 + 3 If credits were > 7, points = credits * 7 + 13 Launching on Liberty of the Seas’ maiden voyage on May 19, 2007, the Crown & Anchor Society Youth Program Double points for solo started Oct 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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