Crown & Anchor tier ladder
Sean Trifero · Member #387047225 · what each tier costs and what it actually gets you
Cruise points
51
Current tier
Platinum
After Apr 2027
Emerald · 58 pts
To Diamond
+29 · 5 sailings
History correction posted — Royal confirmed 51 points in August 2026. Points post after a sailing ends, so you sail in April as Platinum and reach Emerald on disembarkation.
Where 51 points lands you
Bar length is the entry threshold for each tier. The line marks your corrected total.
Gold3 pts
Platinum30 pts
Emerald55 pts
Diamond80 pts
Diamond Plus175 pts
Pinnacle Club700 pts
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Best perks by tier
Curated — the benefits that actually change your cruise, not the full legal list.
Gold
3 points ✓ held- Two 50%-off coupons per sailing for a glass of wine, beer or soda
- Members-only departure lounge at the terminal, with breakfast
- Access to member-exclusive stateroom discounts on select sailings
Platinum
30 points your tier ✓ earned at 51- Balcony and suite discounts — the first perk with real dollar value
- 15% off internet packages (meaningful on a 7-night sailing)
- 50% off any coffee beverage; 15% spa discount
- Status match to Celebrity Select — carries across the Royal Caribbean Group
Emerald
55 points +4 · the April sailing alone- Complimentary bottled water in the stateroom
- Complimentary welcome beverage for adults
- Slightly better casino and photo-package discounts
- Widely considered the weakest tier — a waypoint to Diamond, not a destination.
Diamond
80 points +29 · 5 more 7-night cruises- 4 free drinks per day, up to $14 each — the single biggest jump in the program
- Crown Lounge access (concierge, snacks, quiet space)
- 1 free day of internet, one device
- Priority theater and show seating
- 20% spa · 30% photo · 15% merchandise; free backstage tour on 5+ night sailings
Diamond Plus
175 points +124 · 18 more 7-night cruises- 5 free drinks per day and 2 free internet days
- 30% off Deluxe Beverage Packages
- Free laundry bag service
- Milestone gifts at 210, 280 and 350 points; bonus gift at 525
- At 340 points: 50% single-supplement reduction, upgraded bath amenities, officers’ Cheers event
Pinnacle Club
700 points +649 · 93 more 7-night cruises- Free milestone cruises — a 7-night Caribbean balcony for two
- 6 free drinks per day and unlimited internet on one device
- Suite Lounge and Coastal Kitchen access regardless of your cabin
- Complimentary daily breakfast in a specialty restaurant
- Dedicated Pinnacle call center
How fast you climb
1 point per night in a standard cabin at double occupancy. 2 points per night if you book a suite or sail solo — which is why your 2022 Rhapsody sailing scored 14 instead of 7.
| Tier | Entry | Points needed | 7-night standard | 7-night suite / solo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | 3 | — | held | held |
| Platinum | 30 | — | held at 51 | held at 51 |
| Emerald | 55 | 4 | 1 cruise | 1 cruise |
| Diamond | 80 | 29 | 5 cruises | 3 cruises |
| Diamond Plus | 175 | 124 | 18 cruises | 9 cruises |
| Pinnacle Club | 700 | 649 | 93 cruises | 47 cruises |
Tier ranges (table view of the chart above)
| Tier | Point range |
|---|---|
| Pre-Gold | 0 – 2 |
| Gold | 3 – 29 |
| Platinum | 30 – 54 |
| Emerald | 55 – 79 |
| Diamond | 80 – 174 |
| Diamond Plus | 175 – 699 |
| Pinnacle Club | 700 + |