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Captain's Circle
Captain's Circle is Princess Cruises's loyalty program, with 4 tiers from Gold to Elite.
Overview
Captain's Circle is Princess Cruises' loyalty program for past guests. Membership starts automatically after a first Princess cruise, and members move through four tiers, Gold, Ruby, Platinum and Elite, based on the number of cruises or cruise days completed. Every member gets early access to new itineraries, member pricing offers and onboard events; the higher tiers add discounts on Wi-Fi, spa treatments, shopping and shore excursions, and Elite members receive free laundry, a mini-bar setup and priority disembarkation.
Tiers
Gold
After completing a first Princess cruise.
Captain's Circle launch savings, early access to new itineraries, preferential pricing offers, members-only onboard events, dedicated support on board, the Captain's Circle online portal and a Circle Savings Account.
Ruby
After completing 3 cruises or 30 cruise days.
All Gold benefits, plus access to a dedicated Captain's Circle help desk phone line while ashore.
Platinum
After completing 5 cruises or 50 cruise days.
All Gold and Ruby benefits, plus 50% off a MedallionNet Wi-Fi package, early access to dining reservations (from the time the cruise deposit is placed), 10% off Lotus Spa treatments, 10% off in the onboard Photo Gallery, and access to an exclusive lounge during disembarkation. Discounts carry conditions set out in the program terms.
Elite
After completing 15 cruises or 150 cruise days.
All Gold, Ruby and Platinum benefits, plus 10% off in The Shops of Princess, 10% off shore excursions, priority boarding of tenders to shore, a complimentary wine-tasting event, a complimentary mini-bar setup, deluxe canapés on formal nights, complimentary afternoon tea in the stateroom, priority disembarkation, and complimentary laundry and shoe polishing.
How you earn
Each completed Princess cruise counts as one cruise, and its length counts toward cruise days; a member reaches a new tier on the next cruise after meeting the threshold. Booking and sailing in a full suite (mini-suites excluded), or paying the single supplement as a solo guest, earns two cruise credits instead of one, though cruise days are not doubled. Princess cruises and eligible P&O Cruises Australia sailings count; P&O Cruises (UK) sailings no longer do, and the land portion of a cruisetour does not count. Guests are enrolled automatically after their first cruise, except residents of the European Economic Area, who must enroll through a My Princess account.
Quick answers
How many tiers does Captain's Circle have?
Captain's Circle, Princess Cruises's loyalty program, has 4 tiers: Gold, Ruby, Platinum and Elite.
What is the top tier of Captain's Circle?
Elite is the top tier of Captain's Circle, reached at After completing 15 cruises or 150 cruise days.. All Gold, Ruby and Platinum benefits, plus 10% off in The Shops of Princess, 10% off shore excursions, priority boarding of tenders to shore, a complimentary wine-tasting event, a complimentary mini-bar setup, deluxe canapés on formal nights, complimentary afternoon tea in the stateroom, priority disembarkation, and complimentary laundry and shoe polishing.
How do you earn status with Captain's Circle?
Each completed Princess cruise counts as one cruise, and its length counts toward cruise days; a member reaches a new tier on the next cruise after meeting the threshold. Booking and sailing in a full suite (mini-suites excluded), or paying the single supplement as a solo guest, earns two cruise credits instead of one, though cruise days are not doubled. Princess cruises and eligible P&O Cruises Australia sailings count; P&O Cruises (UK) sailings no longer do, and the land portion of a cruisetour does not count. Guests are enrolled automatically after their first cruise, except residents of the European Economic Area, who must enroll through a My Princess account.
Program rules change; check the official page before you book on the strength of a perk.