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Get the onboard booking benefits with your agent
We look at how you can get the same benefits that you get when booking your cruise onboard with your travel agent.
Royal Caribbean's Crown & Anchor society
Essential information about Royal Caribbean's loyalty program, the Crown & Anchor society
How to transfer your cruise booking to your travel agent
Most cruise lines allow you to transfer your bookings from the cruise line to a your travel agent. They will normally allow you to transfer the booking within a window from when the booking was created.
Book your future cruise later
Most if not all cruise ships have a future or next cruise desk where you can book your future sailings. The cruise lines use discounts and onboard credit to get you to commit to a future sailing. The major cruise lines now offer a book later option.
Do I get Crown & Anchor points for a complimentary casino cruise?
Yes, you get Crown & Anchor points when you go on complimentary casino cruises with Royal Caribbean
Upgrading your Royal Caribbean cabin
There are several ways you can upgrade your cabin on your Royal Caribbean cruise, and it may not even cost you anything.
Do I need a visa to cruise to or from the USA?
Citizens from 40 countries can travel to the United States for business or tourism without a visa under the Visa Waiver Program.
Making voice calls on cruise ships
Making phone calls on cruise ships or ferries is eye wateringly expensive. There are ways to make voice calls cheaply or for free.
Royal Caribbean single supplement discount
Crown and Anchor members with 340+ points are eligible for a single supplement discount