the Princess Captain’s Circle is adding even more benefits for Platinum and Elite members. Frequent cruisers can now use their free Internet packages to access the ships’ wireless Internet networks, they’ll receive a complimentary upgrade to Platinum-level coverage when purchasing the new Princess Vacation Protection plan, and they have an exclusive new phone number to reach the “Circle Desk.”
The new Platinum- and Elite-level benefits, for passengers having taken at least six and 16 cruises, respectively, include:
Wireless Internet Access – Members can now choose to use their free Internet package minutes on their personal laptops in wireless hot spots, or in the Internet Cafes. This generous benefit rewards guests with a credit of $75 to $400 per person towards Internet use, depending on cruise length. Wireless connections are currently available on all ships in various locations, and this new member benefit will be available fleetwide by winter 2008.
Exclusive Phone Number – Members will have their calls directly routed to the Circle Desk through an exclusive phone number expressly for the line’s most loyal cruisers. Calls to the new number will be quickly referred to a membership representative so passengers can easily check on their cruise history, member status and benefits.
Princess Vacation Protection Upgrade – Beginning with summer 2009 voyages, the line is introducing a new Princess Vacation Protection program that replaces Princess Travel Care and features additional benefits. For North American Platinum and Elite Circle members, Princess will provide a complimentary upgrade to the higher level Princess Platinum Vacation Protection, offering members more coverage than ever before including a 100 percent “cancel for any reason” benefit.
The Princess Captain’s Circle offers an extensive array of loyalty benefits. Among the many other perks available to repeat cruisers are exclusive Launch Savings discounts for early booking, a free mini-bar set up, free laundry services, priority tender embarkation, complimentary wine tasting, a boutiques discount, preferred embarkation and disembarkation, a Referral Rewards program and last-minute sailing opportunities.
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December 29th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
I was just wondering if there are ANY benefits of being a gold member of the Princess Captain’s Circle. I have just made reservations for my 2nd Princess and was wondering if there are any perks for having sailed once before with Princess.
December 29th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
With just 1 cruise the benefits are a bit sparse. However, you will be invited to a Captain’s Circle cocktail party on one evening. This will be separate from the Captain’s cocktail party which is open to all passengers.
The good news with Captain’s Circle as well as the loyalty programs offered by all the cruise lines – unlike frequent flier programs your benefits don’t expire. Once you achieve a tier in a program you will always be at the tier unless you move qualify for the next tier up. If you’re a gold member now but don’t sail on Princess for 10 years – you’ll still be a gold member the next time you sail with Princess…