Royal Caribbean’s New Points Program Starts in Two Weeks

A little over two months ago, Royal Caribbean Group released the first details of a new points program across their three cruise lines called Points Choice.

This morning, Royal Caribbean announced that Points Choice will be effective starting on sailings departing on or after January 30, 2026.

So what is Points Choice? Points Choice is a game changing new program that will allow cruisers to apply points to their preferred cruise line.

Points Choice seamlessly connects the Royal Caribbean Group loyalty programs including Royal Caribbean’s Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity Cruises’ Captain’s Club, and Silversea’s Venetian Society.

It will give the freedom to earn points on any of Royal Caribbean Group’s three cruise lines, and apply them to whichever cruise line they want.

2026 Points Exchange Rate by Cruise Line

For instance, if a cruiser to attempting to build status on Royal Caribbean but takes a cruise on Celebrity Cruises, they can apply the points to their Royal Caribbean status.

Cruisers will have 14 days after a sailing to move points to a different cruise line.

Royal Caribbean said this new program reflects the their commitment to turning the vacation of a lifetime into a lifetime of vacations, by making every trip count and every point more meaningful for those who choose to vacation with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea.

Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Group, said the following about Points Choice:

“Points Choice is designed with our guests at the center. Our guests are exploring more of our brands than ever before, and we believe our loyalty experience should grow with them.

“Points Choice gives every guest the power to direct their loyalty points within our family of brands where they will have the biggest impact for them.”