A Quick Guide to Celebrity Cruises’ Captain's Club
Celebrity Cruises are known for their cutting-edge technology, luxurious accommodation and extraordinary itineraries. However, that’s not all you can take advantage of when you cruise with them. With their Captain’s Club loyalty programme, you can earn points on every sailing and unlock discounts, offers and perks that will enhance your cruise experience and take it to the next level. From discounts on Celebrity Cruises’ drinks packages to exclusive parties, there’s so much on offer to explore.
Showcasing that ‘Nothing Comes Close’ with a Celebrity Cruises’ getaway, there are six tiers in the loyalty club, starting with the Preview tier that you can access with 0 points when you enrol.
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club Tiers
| Tiers | Club Points |
|---|---|
| Preview | 0 points |
| Classic | 2-149 points |
| Select | 150-299 points |
| Elite | 300-749 points |
| Elite Plus | 750-2999 points |
| Zenith | 3000+ points |
The Preview Tier comes with the following benefits:
- Captain’s Club online newsletters
- Future cruise offers/discounts when booking onboard your first cruise
- Access to the Loyalty Desk service
- Double club points for solo bookings
How do you join the Captain’s Club?
To join the Captain’s Club, you’ll need to create an account online on Celebrity Cruises' website. You can either add your existing Captain’s Club number or become a new member. From then on, the more you cruise, the more points you’ll earn.
Cabin Types & Captain’s Club Points
| Cabin Type | Club Points Earned |
|---|---|
| Inside & Ocean View | 2 points per night |
| Veranda & Infinite Veranda | 3 points per night |
| Concierge Class & AquaClass | 5 points per night |
| Sky Suite & Aqua Sky Suite | 8 points per night |
| Celebrity, Signature, Sunset & Royal Suite | 12 points per night |
| Reflection, Penthouse & Edge Villa | 18 points per night |
| Iconic Suite | 24 points per night |
Captain’s Club Benefits
| Benefits | Classic | Select | Elite | Elite Plus | Zenith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access to Loyalty Desk services | / | / | / | / | / |
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Exclusive offers and access to benefits from Celebrity’s partners
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| Category upgrade (through AquaClass) where available | / | / | / | / | / |
| Tender service - priority | / | / | / | ||
| VIP departure lounge | / | / | / | ||
| Priority boarding (when at port) | / | ||||
| Priority embarkation | / | ||||
| Priority theatre seating on Chic nights | / | ||||
| Exclusive Concierge lunch | / | ||||
| Retreat/Michael’s Club access | / | ||||
| Option to extend your stay | / | ||||
| Welcome party | / | / | / | / | / |
| Wonder at Eden sneak peek (Apex, Beyond and Ascent) | / | / | / | / | / |
| Exclusive wine tasting | / | / | / | / | |
| Backstage tour | / | / | / | / | |
| Daily Elite cocktail hour | / | / | / | ||
| Senior Officers party | / | / | / | ||
| Elite continental breakfast | / | / | / | ||
| Create and Pout (Apex, Beyond and Ascent) | / | / | / | ||
| Music & Mixology event | / | / | / | ||
| Zenith-exclusive lunch | / | ||||
| Speciality coffee at a speciality restaurant | / | / | / | / | / |
| Complimentary gelato (one scoop) | / | / | / | / | / |
| Complimentary latte, tea, espresso or cappuccino | / | / | |||
| Discount on cover charge at specialty restaurants | 15% | 25% | |||
| Discount on any bottle of wine | 10% | 15% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Discount on Premium Drink Package upgrade (pre-purchased) | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | Complimentary |
| Drinks package discount (pre-cruise) | 10% | 10% | 15% | 20% | Complimentary |
| Waived room service fee | / | ||||
| Discount on wi-fi packages and upgrades + complimentary premium minutes | 10% | 25% | 30% (90 mins) | 35% (240 mins) | Complimentary Premium Wi-Fi |
| Digital or print photo package discount | 25% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 50% |
| The Studio photo package discount | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 25% |
| One-time use laundry services (10% discount) | / | / | |||
| 2 complimentary pressed items | / | / | / | ||
| One complimentary dry clean item | / | / | |||
| One discounted bag of laundry (12 nights+) | / | / | |||
| Complimentary bag of laundry | One bag | Two bags | Complimentary | ||
| Multi-use discount on spa | 10% | 10% | 15% | 15% | 20% |
| Complimentary access to Persian Garden (one time, at port) | / | / | / | ||
| One complimentary fitness class | / | / | |||
| Match Plays for roulette or blackjack tables | One | Two | Three | Three | Three |
| Complimentary Deal or No Deal Bonus Card with purchase | / | / | / | / | / |
| Discount on Small Group Discovery Tours | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Hollywood Hot Glass (Solstice, Equinox and Eclipse) | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% | 5% |
| Complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in a Veranda stateroom | / | ||||
| Complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise in an AquaClass® stateroom | / |
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club also has exclusive partnerships with different brands, giving you even more perks to enjoy. Examples of these include:
- A partnership with various MGM Rewards resorts in the US, giving you discounts on stays, presale access to events and more.
- Zenith tier members can access priority reservations at a variety of Daniel Boulud restaurants, from Restaurant Daniel to Cafe Boulud NY.
- Exclusive discounts available at theatres across the US.
Do Celebrity Captain’s Club points transfer to Royal Caribbean?
When you join the Captain’s Club, you can also benefit from the Loyalty Status Match programme. This allows tier matching across all three of Royal Caribbean Group brands, including Royal Caribbean, Silversea and Celebrity Cruises. Elevating the membership programme, you’ll benefit from a huge variety of perks, regardless of which cruise line you’re sailing with.
Loyalty match programme tiers
| Captain's Club | Crown & Anchor Society - Royal Caribbean | Venetian Society -Silversea |
|---|---|---|
| Classic |
Gold | 1 Vs Day |
| Select | Platinum & Emerald | 100 Vs Days |
| Elite | Diamond | 250 Vs Days |
| Elite Plus | Diamond Plus | 300 Vs Days |
| Zenith | Pinnacle Club | 500 Vs Days |
Celebrity Cruises' Power Up Programme
Celebrity Cruises have recently announced their Power Up Points Programme, that allows Captain’s Club members to earn points from home. Once you’ve enrolled in the loyalty programme, you’ll be emailed a variety of activities (e.g. sharing preferences and social media content) which you’ll then earn points from. These will automatically convert to Club points that will be added to your account. 10 Power Up Points = 1 Club point (terms and conditions apply).
Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club FAQs
Is the Celebrity Captain’s Club free to join?
Yes, it’s free to join the Captain’s Club and you can start to earn points straight away through the Power Up programme and from your first cruise with Celebrity Cruises.
How do you check your Captain’s Club points?
You can check how many points you’ve accrued at any time (and your membership tier) by signing into your Guest Account. After a cruise with Celebrity Cruises, it can take up to 14 days for the points to appear in your account.
Do Captain’s Club points expire?
Captain’s Club points don’t expire.
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Captain’s Club Top Terms and Conditions
- Captain’s Club benefits are subject to availability and change.
- Captain’s Club memberships are individual and each guest will have to hold a separate membership.
- The Captain’s Club Elite Continental breakfast location will vary by ship.
- Access to the Persian Garden is not available on Edge Class ships.
- Taxes & fees are extra on Zenith-tier complimentary cruises.
- Complimentary cruises are available at 6,000 points and every 3,000 points thereafter.
*Other terms and conditions may apply. Information is correct as of June 2024.