You’ve heard of loyalty programs for airlines and hotels, but what about cruise loyalty programs? They’re out there, and if you’re a regular cruiser, they’re worth knowing.
Windstar Cruises automatically enrolls you in its Yacht Club loyalty program after your first cruise. That gets you a five percent discount on your next cruise, upgrades, and other on-board benefits.
What’s cool is that Windstar’s loyalty program also gives you perks with partners like Country Walkers, The Broadmoor resort in Colorado, and Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Norwegian Cruise Line‘s Latitude Club has four tiers, earning you one point for every night and additional points if you book premium cabins. Being a member can get you access to unpublished rates that aren’t available elsewhere.
Carnival has its own program: VIFP, or Very Important Fun Person. You can’t make up a name like that.
Although the perks for lower-level members are minimal, the higher you go, the more you get: like free drinks, priority check-in, and exclusive parties on board. You have to be a frequent cruiser for these programs to pay off, but they’re definitely worth knowing about.
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- New Cruise Ships That Aim to Be Bigger & Better
- Planning Land Excursions Before & After Your Cruise
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