Royal Caribbean is giving loyalty program members another shot at doubling their Crown & Anchor Society points — and the timing is notable, given that the cruise line went roughly five years without running this kind of promotion before bringing it back twice within a matter of months.
New cruise bookings made between September 9 and September 21, 2026 qualify for the offer, provided the sailing is nine nights or fewer and departs between October 1, 2026 and April 30, 2027. Standard cabin guests earn 2 points per night instead of the usual 1, while suite guests earn 4 points per night. Solo travelers in a standard room earn 3 points per night total, and solo suite guests earn 5 points per night. Guests are limited to two newly booked cruises under this promotion, though any cruises booked under a previous double points offer don't count against that cap.
There are a couple of meaningful changes compared to earlier versions of the promotion. Solo cruisers will notice their bonus works out to slightly less than a true doubling — Royal Caribbean appears to be calculating the extra solo-traveler point on top of the doubled base, rather than doubling the full solo total. The other notable restriction: if you reprice a qualifying booking or change the ship or sail date, the double points offer will be removed from the reservation.
The promotion is combinable with several other common offers, including BOGO60, Kids Sail Free, Free 3rd & 4th Guests, and various discount categories such as military, senior, and resident fares. It cannot be combined with casino offers, complimentary cruises, or travel agent reduced rates. Points earned through this offer are also ineligible for Points Choice transfers.
For travelers working toward Diamond status — which kicks in at 80 points and unlocks perks like complimentary drink vouchers, Wi-Fi, and reserved show seating — the math is compelling: what might normally take a dozen seven-night sailings could potentially be achieved in roughly half that number. Royal Caribbean's loyalty tiers are lifetime status and extend to spouses and children under 18. This story was first reported by Royal Caribbean Blog.
