New Captain's Club Press Release is Here

[lovemylab]

Yes, but where else could they put a Zenith level lounge? I can't think of anywhere but Michael's and they were using it as the "VIP" lounge on our Summit cruise in September.

 

It was being used as a VIP Lounge on my March Summit cruise as well but only for a few hours of the day. At night (after dinner) it was open to everyone.

[soccerdad64]

Click on the ? next to your point number…new earning rate there.

To see all the benefits, start at Home -> CaptainsClub -> Benefits -> pick the level

 

this show up on my benefit page..

 

Elite Plus Member Benefits*

(750-2,999 earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite membership plus:

• Complimentary 200-minute Internet package

• Complimentary cappuccino, latte and espresso

• 10% discount on any Beverage Package‡

• 15% discount on any Specialty Restaurant‡

• Private shipboard departure lounge with continental breakfast

Access to a coffeehouse style breakfast and Evening Cocktail hour

• Invitation to the Elegant Tea event

• Complimentary access to Persian Garden (on one port day of your choice, while the ship is in port)

• Two complimentary bags of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on all Celebrity cruises ***

• Complimentary dry cleaning of one item

• Ability to enroll in Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society Diamond Level

 

Zenith Member Benefits*

(3,000+ earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite Plus membership plus:

• Access to Michael's Club Lounge, including Embarkation Day

• Complimentary 1600-minute Internet package

• Complimentary laundry

• Complimentary Beverage Package+

• 25% off Specialty Dining‡

• Priority Seating in Theater (on formal and production show nights, seats released 10 minutes prior to curtain call)

• Priority embarkation while the ship is in port

• Upgraded bath amenities

• Complimentary lunch at Bistro on Five (when sailing consecutively)++

• Complimentary Extend Your Stay (where available stay onboard longer on disembarkation day)

• Complimentary Luggage Valet service from ship to final destination airport (where available, airline fees still apply)

• Upon reaching the Zenith tier, Captain's Club will make a charitable donation in the member’s behalf

• Upon reaching the Zenith tier, receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in a Veranda stateroom only)+++

• At 6000 Club Points and every 3000 Club Points thereafter receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in an AquaClass® stateroom)

[cruisestitch]

Frankly,I'm underwhelmed at the Elite Plus list.

 

Sure, the 200 minutes of internet and the laundry perks will be nice.

 

Otherwise where are the other things we had hoped for/requested/suggested/wished over the years? Things like --

 

Double points for singles booking at the 200% rate

Discount coupons for hair salon, manicures, pedicures

 

Those two came to mind first, but there have been lots of others suggested over the years.

[ghstudio]

Many mysteries in those terms and conditions...

 

savings certificates ???

 

upgrades ??

 

anyone know what they are talking about???

[2Fltravelers]

on the webiste now...

 

Elite Plus Member Benefits*

 

(750-2,999 earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite membership plus:

• • Complimentary 200-minute Internet package
  
• • Complimentary cappuccino, latte and espresso
  
• • 10% discount on any Beverage Package‡
  
• • 15% discount on any Specialty Restaurant‡
  
• • Private shipboard departure lounge with continental breakfastAccess to a coffeehouse style breakfast and Evening Cocktail hour
  
• • Invitation to the Elegant Tea event
  
• • Complimentary access to Persian Garden (on one port day of your choice, while the ship is in port)
  
• • Two complimentary bags of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on all Celebrity cruises ***
  
• • Complimentary dry cleaning of one item
  
• • Ability to enroll in Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society Diamond Level
  

Zenith Member Benefits*

 

(3,000+ earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite Plus membership plus:

• • Access to Michael's Club Lounge, including Embarkation Day
  
• • Complimentary 1600-minute Internet package
  
• • Complimentary laundry
  
• • Complimentary Beverage Package+
  
• • 25% off Specialty Dining‡
  
• • Priority Seating in Theater (on formal and production show nights, seats released 10 minutes prior to curtain call)
  
• • Priority embarkation while the ship is in port
  
• • Upgraded bath amenities
  
• • Complimentary lunch at Bistro on Five (when sailing consecutively)++
  
• • Complimentary Extend Your Stay (where available stay onboard longer on disembarkation day)
  
• • Complimentary Luggage Valet service from ship to final destination airport (where available, airline fees still apply)
  
• • Upon reaching the Zenith tier, Captain's Club will make a charitable donation in the member’s behalf
  
• • Upon reaching the Zenith tier, receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in a Veranda stateroom only)+++
  
• • At 6000 Club Points and every 3000 Club Points thereafter receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in an AquaClass® stateroom)
  

 

Has anyone noticed that there is no reciprosity into the RCL Diamond Plus for either Elte-Plus or Zenith? It would stand to reason that Elite-Plus should be admitted to Diamond Plus and Zenith into Pinnacle.

 

Also, I still don't understand the point system going forward. My next cruise in January is in a veranda for 10 nights. So will that be the equivalent of 30 points (3x10) under the new system?:confused:

[gold1953]

:confused:What happened to our complimentary pressing of 2 items.. I ALWAYS need this perk!!

[CruisingChick]

Has anyone noticed that there is no reciprosity into the RCL Diamond Plus for either Elte-Plus or Zenith? It would stand to reason that Elite-Plus should be admitted to Diamond Plus and Zenith into Pinnacle.

 

Also, I still don't understand the point system going forward. My next cruise in January is in a veranda for 10 nights. So will that be the equivalent of 30 points (3x10) under the new system?:confused:

 

Don't believe there will be reciprocity at higher levels.

 

Also your point total is correct 3 x 10 = 30 points.

[dkjretired]

Notice that the Royal reciprocity levels still do not go an any higher than Elite.

[CruisingChick]

:confused:What happened to our complimentary pressing of 2 items.. I ALWAYS need this perk!!

 

I don't even see it being listed under the Elite benefits. Okay, I found it, it's under Select Member benefits.

Edited November 25, 2013 by CruisingChick

[Janet987]

Many mysteries in those terms and conditions...

 

savings certificates ???

 

upgrades ??

 

anyone know what they are talking about???

 

Savings Certificates are nothing new…I used them over the years and did also for my upcoming cruise..all terms seem the same, e.g. new bookings only, before final payment, blah, blah.

 

Upgrades have been expanded beyond the OV category. Now if you book an A2 you can request an A1 as available. The terms all seem reasonable to me, similar to what was in place but now can be used in more categories.

Edited November 25, 2013 by Janet987

[dkjretired]

Anyone find an explanation of this;

 

In many cases, guests may automatically become charter members of Celebrity's new Elite Plus or Zenith tier. It is important to note that no current members will lose any of the benefits they have come to expect and enjoy today. Full program details are available at http://www.celebritycruises.com/captainsclub.

[USVI-4-me]

Nothing taken away from Elite:

 

Elite Member Benefits*

(300-749 earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Select membership plus:

• Access to the Captain's Club Lounge for daily coffee house style breakfast

• Evening Cocktail hour (excludes embarkation and evening of Senior Officers' Party)

• Complimentary 90-minute Internet package (can be applied towards most larger Internet packages)

• Complimentary access to Persian Garden (on one port day of your choice while ship is in port)

• Complimentary dry cleaning of one garment item

• One complimentary bag of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on every sailing***

• A private shipboard departure lounge, serving continental breakfast

• Elegant tea invitation

• Diamond Level enrollment in Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society‡

 

=========

 

Has Celebrity included the latest edition of small print to give exceptions and confusion about the new tiers.

 

for example:

Zenith level to Michael's for self-serve of Craft Beer and cruise nuts.:D

 

 

Oops! Post #25 has more information. Rules, Rules, Rules. X Rules,

Edited November 25, 2013 by USVI-4-me

[CRUZBUDS]

Frankly,I'm underwhelmed at the Elite Plus list.

 

Sure, the 200 minutes of internet and the laundry perks will be nice.

 

Otherwise where are the other things we had hoped for/requested/suggested/wished over the years? Things like --

 

Double points for singles booking at the 200% rate

Discount coupons for hair salon, manicures, pedicures

 

Those two came to mind first, but there have been lots of others suggested over the years.

 

I'm very surprised, I assumed there would be perks worth striving for with Elite +. 10 and 15% discounts remind of the original Elite perks that were very close to worthless. We'll be Elite + after our next cruise, but other than the 200 minutes of internet, I don't see anything to get excited about

[gordylad]

sailing in veranda says you will earn 3 points so assuming this will convert to 90 points. Surely this makes life easier getting to Elite or am I missing something?

[OceanCruise]

Maybe I am missing it but I don't see any mention of robes or the discount coupon offers.

[richsea]

And heerrre we go!!!!

 

Let the b!+&%ing, second guessing, how come they didn't...., they should have..... begin!!!!

[Cruising89143]

Has anyone noticed that there is no reciprosity into the RCL Diamond Plus for either Elte-Plus or Zenith? It would stand to reason that Elite-Plus should be admitted to Diamond Plus and Zenith into Pinnacle.

 

Also, I still don't understand the point system going forward. My next cruise in January is in a veranda for 10 nights. So will that be the equivalent of 30 points (3x10) under the new system?:confused:

 

This was done on purpose. The new tier system is being used to slow down the number of people climbing to new levels. I was told on Saturday by a Captain's Club rep that the reciprosity stops at Diamond and Elite.

[CruisingChick]

sailing in veranda says you will earn 3 points so assuming this will convert to 90 points. Surely this makes life easier getting to Elite or am I missing something?

 

Going forward - starting today - if you sail in a veranda it's 3 points per night of the cruise. So a 7 night cruise in veranda = 21 points, 10 night cruise 30 points.

Edited November 25, 2013 by CruisingChick

[20pluscruises]

I'm very surprised, I assumed there would be perks worth striving for with Elite +. 10 and 15% discounts remind of the original Elite perks that were very close to worthless. We'll be Elite + after our next cruise, but other than the 200 minutes of internet, I don't see anything to get excited about

 

I don't see anything to get excited about, either...not even the internet points.

[Cruising89143]

sailing in veranda says you will earn 3 points so assuming this will convert to 90 points. Surely this makes life easier getting to Elite or am I missing something?

 

 

It's three points per day. If you're taking a seven night cruise then you earn 21 cruise points.

[momofmeg]

Anyone find an explanation of this;

 

In many cases, guests may automatically become charter members of Celebrity's new Elite Plus or Zenith tier. It is important to note that no current members will lose any of the benefits they have come to expect and enjoy today. Full program details are available at http://www.celebritycruises.com/captainsclub.

 

this what I am wondering. As select, I am 2 points away from elite. I have a 5 night cruise booked in concierge. Will that get me to elite NOW? This will make me mad if it doesn't. I do not mind them offering more tiers, that makes sense to reward those who have been so loyal, I will just resent it if they take THAT away from me.

[travelberlin]

on the webiste now...

 

Elite Plus Member Benefits*

 

(750-2,999 earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite membership plus:

• • Complimentary 200-minute Internet package
  
• • Complimentary cappuccino, latte and espresso
  
• • 10% discount on any Beverage Package‡
  
• • 15% discount on any Specialty Restaurant‡
  
• • Private shipboard departure lounge with continental breakfastAccess to a coffeehouse style breakfast and Evening Cocktail hour
  
• • Invitation to the Elegant Tea event
  
• • Complimentary access to Persian Garden (on one port day of your choice, while the ship is in port)
  
• • Two complimentary bags of laundry (wash, dry, fold) on all Celebrity cruises ***
  
• • Complimentary dry cleaning of one item
  
• • Ability to enroll in Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor Society Diamond Level
  

Zenith Member Benefits*

 

(3,000+ earned Club Points**)

Many of the benefits of Elite Plus membership plus:

• • Access to Michael's Club Lounge, including Embarkation Day
  
• • Complimentary 1600-minute Internet package
  
• • Complimentary laundry
  
• • Complimentary Beverage Package+
  
• • 25% off Specialty Dining‡
  
• • Priority Seating in Theater (on formal and production show nights, seats released 10 minutes prior to curtain call)
  
• • Priority embarkation while the ship is in port
  
• • Upgraded bath amenities
  
• • Complimentary lunch at Bistro on Five (when sailing consecutively)++
  
• • Complimentary Extend Your Stay (where available stay onboard longer on disembarkation day)
  
• • Complimentary Luggage Valet service from ship to final destination airport (where available, airline fees still apply)
  
• • Upon reaching the Zenith tier, Captain's Club will make a charitable donation in the member’s behalf
  
• • Upon reaching the Zenith tier, receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in a Veranda stateroom only)+++
  
• • At 6000 Club Points and every 3000 Club Points thereafter receive a complimentary 7-night Caribbean or Bermuda cruise (in an AquaClass® stateroom)
  

 

From my point of view this is "much ado about nothing". The perks do not motivate me to choose Celebrity in order to come to these levels. As I have said before, I will continue to sail Celebrity because I like this cruiseline and if the itinerary and price of the cruise is imo right. I will not decide in terms of membership to the club. It is a pitty about this imo meaningless perks. I was hoping something like special discounts per cruises starting already at Elite plus.

MSC cruises gives for example discounts per cruises according to the tier level. Royal gives solo suplement discounts after certain poins. I guess perks like complimentary access to Persian gardens are just not good enough to me.

[Janet987]

Maybe I am missing it but I don't see any mention of robes or the discount coupon offers.

 

Robes are by cabin category, have you read all levels' benefits? They accumulate up each category, coupons start at Classic.

 

But wait…how could I missed this one over the years, or is it new?

Complimentary Gelato? :)

[Lady Arwen]

This is the new points system. All points are accrued Per Day of the cruise.

 

Inside/Ocean view 2 points

Veranda 3 points

Concierge/Aqua 5 points

Sky, Aqua and

Century Suite 8 points

Celebrity or

Signature Suite or

Royal Suite 12 points

Reflection or

Penthouse Suite 18 points

 

Hope this helps!

[Cruising89143]

this what I am wondering. As select, I am 2 points away from elite. I have a 5 night cruise booked in concierge. Will that get me to elite NOW? This will make me mad if it doesn't. I do not mind them offering more tiers, that makes sense to reward those who have been so loyal, I will just resent it if they take THAT away from me.

 

You need to log into Captain's Club and see what your new cruise point total is. It now takes 300 cruise points to reach Elite.

 

Your five night cruise will net you 25 points. Add that to the total showing and see if that gets you to or over 300.