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Compare Royal Caribbean Club Royale Rewards Program View profile → Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Players Club View profile → Norwegian Cruise Line Casinos at Sea View profile → Princess Cruises Casino Program View profile →
Editorial status Verified Partially verified Research pending Research pending
Last reviewed 2026-07-20 2026-07-20 Research pending Research pending
Best for Players who value a clear annual status target, especially frequent Royal Caribbean cruisers near the 2,500-point Prime threshold. Slot and video-poker players who value fast sailing-level point accumulation and are comfortable evaluating personalized offers individually. Research in progress Research in progress
Key strength The clearest published casino-status ladder among major cruise lines, with meaningful annual benefits beginning at Prime. Simple published earning rates and a broad Florida-heavy fleet create many opportunities to generate and use targeted casino offers. Research pending Research pending
Watch-out Earning status can require substantial coin-in and does not guarantee that personalized offers will justify the gambling cost. Annual cruise benefits have taxes, fees, sailing restrictions, and capacity limits. There is no public fixed annual status ladder tying a specific point total to a guaranteed future cabin. Offer value can be difficult to predict and must be assessed case by case. Verify current terms before publication Verify current terms before publication
Slot earning 1 Reward Point and Tier Credit per $5 coin-in on reel slot machines. 1 Casino Point per $2 coin-in on slot machines. Research pending Research pending
Video poker earning 1 Reward Point and Tier Credit per $15 coin-in on video poker. 1 Casino Point per $5 coin-in on video poker. Research pending Research pending
Table-game tracking Based on game type, average wager, and length of play. Certain games are excluded. Based on game type, average bet size, and duration of play. Research pending Research pending
Qualification period Annual program year: April 1 through March 31. Points and onboard perks are sailing-based; future offers are based on tracked play and Carnival’s proprietary targeting. Research pending Research pending
Points reset yes yes Research pending Research pending
Status basis annual sailing Research pending Research pending
Complimentary cruises PublishedAnnual cruise: Prime interior, Signature balcony, Masters Grand Suite; select ships/sailings up to 7 nights, taxes and fees apply. Offer-dependentComplimentary or reduced-fare cruises may appear in targeted casino offers; no fixed public earning threshold is published. Research pending Research pending
Drinks PublishedPrime, Signature, and Masters receive complimentary drinks in Casino Royale while actively gaming. PublishedDrinks On Us may be earned through play; offer-specific drink benefits may also apply. Alcohol service requires age 21+. Research pending Research pending
Wi-Fi PublishedPrime discount; Signature one device; Masters two devices. Offer-dependentNot a standard published Players Club earning benefit in the sources reviewed; may vary by offer. Research pending Research pending
Free play / onboard credit PublishedReward Points may be redeemed for casino FreePlay; restrictions apply. Offer-dependentFunPlay and promotional casino credit may be included in targeted offers and does not roll to the next sailing. Research pending Research pending
Priority / host access PublishedMasters includes priority entertainment/dining, terminal access, bag drop, welcome lunch, and flexible departure; restrictions apply. Offer-dependentInvite-only sailings and offers may include priority treatment; no universal public tier chart is published. Research pending Research pending
Cabin upgrades Offer-dependentAnnual cruise cabin category rises by tier; paid or promotional upgrades depend on offer and availability. Offer-dependentCabin category and upgrade options depend on the targeted offer and inventory. Research pending Research pending
Offer basis mixed opaque Research pending Research pending
Typical timing Personalized offers may appear after tracked play and through ongoing Club Royale marketing; timing is not guaranteed. Targeted offers may arrive after rated play; Carnival does not publish a guaranteed timing schedule. Research pending Research pending
Common cabins Personalized offers vary. The published annual tier cruise is interior at Prime, balcony at Signature, and Grand Suite at Masters. Varies by targeted offer, sailing, and player history. Research pending Research pending
Taxes and fees Published annual cruise benefits require payment of applicable taxes and fees. Offer-specific. Complimentary-fare offers commonly still carry taxes, port expenses, gratuities, and other excluded charges. Research pending Research pending
Solo supplement Research pending Research pending Research pending Research pending
Geographic / ship limits Program is broad across Royal Caribbean, but individual benefits may be limited by departure region, ship class, or market. Offer inventory and casino operations vary by ship, departure market, and itinerary. Research pending Research pending
Transparency 5/5 3/5 Not scored Not scored
Status value 5/5 2/5 Not scored Not scored
Offer access 4/5 4/5 Not scored Not scored
Slot fit 5/5 5/5 Not scored Not scored
Video poker fit 3/5 4/5 Not scored Not scored
Table game fit 3/5 3/5 Not scored Not scored
Florida sailing fit 5/5 5/5 Not scored Not scored
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