Club Royale: Royal Caribbean’s Casino Rewards
What the program is, what Royal Caribbean publishes about it, and how to judge an offer.
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Club Royale is Royal Caribbean International’s casino rewards program and one of the most talked-about casino cruise rewards at sea. Here is how it works in general terms, what the line itself publishes, and how it fits with other rewards you may hold.
How Club Royale Works
When you play in a Royal Caribbean casino with your SeaPass card registered for casino play, your play is recorded. Royal Caribbean’s casino page says points are earned based on your level of play, and that the program offers members-only benefits. Its site also has pages for member offers, benefits and downloadable win/loss statements.
Royal Caribbean does not publish a simple chart of what play earns which offer, and offers vary from member to member. Treat any figure you see online as anecdotal.
Club Royale Rewards Match
Royal Caribbean publishes a Club Royale Rewards Match for players who hold status in other casino programs. The application has eligibility rules, including a minimum age and residence requirements, and the line decides what status, if any, to match. If you already hold a land casino tier, read the page before your next sailing.
Celebrity Cruises, Royal Caribbean’s sister line, runs its own casino program, the Blue Chip Club.
Club Royale and Your Other Rewards
| Program | Based on | Where to read more |
|---|---|---|
| Club Royale | Casino play on Royal Caribbean ships | royalcaribbean.com/casino |
| Crown & Anchor Society | Nights and suites sailed with Royal Caribbean | Frequent Cruiser Program |
| MGM Rewards partnership | Links between land casino play and the lines | MGM Rewards and the cruise lines’ current terms |
| Bank and card points | Everyday spending | Amex and Chase points |
Before You Book a Club Royale Offer
- Check exactly which sailings, ships and cabin types the offer covers.
- Note what remains to pay: taxes and fees, gratuities, any deposit.
- Ask whether a guest’s fare is included or discounted.
- Compare with a cash quote for the same week.
Practical Tips for Playing on Board
Register your SeaPass card for casino play at the start of the cruise and use it every time you sit down, at machines and tables alike. Set a daily budget and keep to it; casinos at sea are usually closed while the ship is in port and open at sea, so it is easy to drift in on long sea days. Ask the casino staff how play is recorded on your ship, and check your onboard account regularly, because casino charges go on the same folio as everything else.
Club Royale Questions
What is Club Royale?
Club Royale is Royal Caribbean’s casino rewards program. Members earn points based on their level of play and receive members-only benefits and offers.
Is there a Club Royale status match?
Royal Caribbean publishes a Club Royale Rewards Match page with an application and eligibility rules, such as minimum age and residence. Read the current terms there.
Is Club Royale the same as Crown & Anchor Society?
No. Crown & Anchor Society is Royal Caribbean’s cruise loyalty program, based on cruising; Club Royale is based on casino play. You can belong to both.
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