Royal Caribbean Club Royale
Royal Caribbean
Best for: Players who value a clear annual status target, especially frequent Royal Caribbean cruisers near the 2,500-point Prime threshold.
Club Royale combines sailing-level Reward Points with annual Tier Credits. The published structure is unusually clear: Choice begins at 1 point, Prime at 2,500, Signature at 25,000, and Masters at 100,000.
The key milestone
For many regular players, Prime at 2,500 Tier Credits is the current-program magic number. It adds an annual interior cruise on eligible sailings, complimentary drinks while actively gaming in Casino Royale, waived eligible cashless-wagering convenience fees, internet discounts, and selected planning benefits.
Important distinction
Published tier benefits are not the same as personalized casino offers. Future offers may vary based on tracked play, sailing, ship, market, and capacity. Taxes, fees, restrictions, and gambling cost must be considered before treating any cruise as free.
What the current research says
Published facts, observed offer behavior, and editorial judgments are intentionally kept separate.
Published earning and qualification
- Slot earning
- 1 Reward Point and Tier Credit per $5 coin-in on reel slot machines.
- Video poker earning
- 1 Reward Point and Tier Credit per $15 coin-in on video poker.
- Table-game tracking
- Based on game type, average wager, and length of play. Certain games are excluded.
- Qualification period
- Annual program year: April 1 through March 31.
- Points reset
- Yes
- Points and status relationship
- Yes
Reward Points and Tier Credits are earned through the same tracked play. Reward Points are for onboard redemption and expire at the end of the sailing if unused; Tier Credits accumulate during the annual program year. Promotional or FreePlay does not earn Tier Credits. Texas Hold’em Poker, Keymaster, Cash Crane, coin pushers, and other selected entertainment games do not earn points.
Status tiers
| Tier | Threshold | Key benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Choice | 1–2,499 Tier Credits | Point redemption, Instant Cruise Rewards, exclusive casino offers, VIP events, and selected onboard perks. |
| Prime | 2,500–24,999 Tier Credits | Adds casino drinks while actively gaming, waived eligible convenience fees, VOOM discount, tier-priority contact, family/friends rates, and an annual interior cruise. |
| Signature | 25,000–99,999 Tier Credits | Adds one-device Wi-Fi, higher jewelry/spa benefits, onboard credit, and an annual balcony cruise. |
| Masters | 100,000+ Tier Credits | Adds two-device Wi-Fi, stronger credits, priority services, select Coastal Kitchen access, and an annual Grand Suite cruise. |
Benefits
- Complimentary cruisePublishedAnnual cruise: Prime interior, Signature balcony, Masters Grand Suite; select ships/sailings up to 7 nights, taxes and fees apply.
- DrinksPublishedPrime, Signature, and Masters receive complimentary drinks in Casino Royale while actively gaming.
- Wi-FiPublishedPrime discount; Signature one device; Masters two devices.
- Free playPublishedReward Points may be redeemed for casino FreePlay; restrictions apply.
- Onboard creditPublishedSignature and Masters receive tier- and voyage-length-based onboard credit.
- Priority servicesPublishedMasters includes priority entertainment/dining, terminal access, bag drop, welcome lunch, and flexible departure; restrictions apply.
- Cabin upgradesOffer-dependentAnnual cruise cabin category rises by tier; paid or promotional upgrades depend on offer and availability.
- Casino hostPublishedCasino host assistance is available onboard; tier-priority contact begins at Prime.
- Companion benefitPublishedAnnual cruise is based on double occupancy; Prime and above may receive exclusive rates for up to two additional staterooms when the tier member sails.
- Waived feesPublishedPrime, Signature, and Masters receive waived convenience fees for eligible cashless wagering on SeaPass.
Offer behavior
- Offer basis
- Mixed
- Typical timing
- Personalized offers may appear after tracked play and through ongoing Club Royale marketing; timing is not guaranteed.
- Cabin categories
- Personalized offers vary. The published annual tier cruise is interior at Prime, balcony at Signature, and Grand Suite at Masters.
- Taxes and fees
- Published annual cruise benefits require payment of applicable taxes and fees.
- Solo behavior
- Offer terms vary; annual tier cruise is published on a double-occupancy basis.
- Upgrade availability
- Upgrades may be available for a charge or through an offer, subject to inventory and terms.
- Blackouts / restrictions
- Annual cruise is limited to select ships and sailings up to seven nights and is capacity controlled.
- Geographic limitations
- Program is broad across Royal Caribbean, but individual benefits may be limited by departure region, ship class, or market.
Tier status and personalized future offers are related but not identical. Royal Caribbean publishes tier thresholds and annual benefits, while targeted offers can still differ materially by recent play, trip, ship, market, and capacity.
Sources
- Club Royale Rewards Program — benefits, tiers, earning and restrictionsChecked 2026-07-20Tier thresholds, earning rates, published benefits, annual cruise categories, point expiration, restrictions, and offer caveats.
- What are the different Club Royale tiers & point criteria?Checked 2026-07-20April 1–March 31 program year and Choice, Prime, Signature, and Masters thresholds.
- How do I earn Club Royale tier points?Checked 2026-07-20Current reel-slot, video-poker, and table-game earning methods plus excluded games.