All you have to do is come aboard — you'll be automatically enrolled into our loyalty program once you complete your first sailing. * You'll earn one Cruise Point for every night you sail with us, and double points when you book a Suite.

You cannot technically get Crown & Anchor points for "free" without sailing, but you can maximize your earnings through specific booking strategies. In 2026, the most effective way to "double" your points is by booking a Suite, which grants you 2 points per night instead of the standard 1. If you are a solo traveler paying a single supplement in a standard cabin, you also earn 2 points per night; if you go solo in a Suite, you earn a massive 3 points per night. Additionally, Royal Caribbean occasionally offers "Loyalty Double Points" promotions for specific booking windows. Another "hack" is the Loyalty Status Match: if you have high status with Celebrity Cruises or Silversea, you can match your status to Royal Caribbean for free, instantly granting you the perks of a higher tier (like Diamond or Emerald) even if your actual point count is zero.