This cruise deal can help you earn elite status four times faster

Eager to climb the ranks of your cruise line's loyalty program at quadruple speed? If you love Princess Cruises, this is your chance.

By booking one of Princess' inclusive packages for sailings from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1, you'll receive double the normal cruise credits. These credits are one of the two ways passengers can achieve elite status in the Captain's Circle loyalty program. (The other method — days cruised — is not influenced by this offer.)

Passengers cruising with Princess in standard accommodations during this period who opt for either the Princess Plus or Princess Premier Package will earn two cruise credits per voyage instead of one. Both packages include perks such as Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty restaurant meals, drink packages, fitness classes, and gourmet desserts.

Cruise credits are then used to determine your loyalty status:

• Gold: After completing your first cruise
• Ruby: After earning three cruise credits
• Platinum: After accumulating five cruise credits
• Elite: After amassing 15 cruise credits

Here's the twist: Passengers booked in suites or those paying a single supplement to travel solo in double-occupancy cabins receive double cruise credits in the standard program. Under this promotion, those who sail solo or book a suite while opting for a Princess package will earn quadruple cruise credits.

Imagine you've never sailed with Princess before and you book a suite or go solo in a standard room during this promotion. The four cruise credits you earn will let you bypass Gold status and head straight to Ruby for your next voyage.

If you’re already registered as Ruby when you take a qualifying cruise that grants you four cruise credits, you’ll be upgraded to Platinum on your next sailing.

While each tier offers appealing benefits — like a recognition pin and access to exclusive onboard events — Platinum is the tier that truly delivers value. It provides priority boarding at embarkation, 50% off internet packages, discounts on spa treatments, and more perks.

Princess launched its add-on packages to offer options for cruisers seeking more all-inclusive fares. In 2023, Princess enhanced the package selections to include items that were previously complimentary for all cruisers but will now incur charges unless a package is purchased.

The Princess Loyalty Accelerator Offer is applicable for voyages setting sail between Aug. 1 and Dec. 1. One of the two packages must be included in qualifying bookings at least two days before the departure date.