Princess Cruise
Club Name: Captain’s Circle
Entry Requirement: Two or more sailings
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle: Gold Member
(2nd through 5th Sailings
Effective Summer 2009 sailings and beyond, Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Members who book early can enjoy an additional savings of $50-$300 per person off their cruise fare (for the first 2 passengers in the cabin, depending on itinerary and date). This discount can be combined with Escape Fares (formerly known as Early Booking Discounts), group rates, regional promotions and other past passenger discounts. Some restrictions apply.
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Members-Only Onboard Events
Members will be invited to exclusive events during their cruise. These are a great way to meet fellow members!!
Princess Cruises Passport
Princess Passports are another member exclusive, giving members a unique way to record memories of treasured adventures.
Collectible Destination Stamps
On every sailing, members will receive a stamp depicting the destination they have traveled to. The stamps are signed by the Captain and can be displayed in the Princess Passport.
Circle Host
Princess Cruises is committed to making the vacation experience a special one. That is why, onboard every vessel, there is a Circle Host, – a representative of the Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle, ready to make sure that guests receive all the benefits to which they are entitled.
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Member Benefits Card
Each guest is issued a membership card which indicates their member status. This card should be kept handy at all times and member number should be quoted when making a reservation. Providing this number guarantees that members will receive all the benefits to which they are entitled.
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Quarterly Magazine
Every three months, members will receive a Magazine, published exclusively for members of the Princess Captain’s Circle. As well as advance notification of promotions and new itineraries, members will be the first to hear about new ships. Princess Cruises is also pleased to share behind the scenes information with members and feature favorite Princess crew members, – taking a peek at what they like to do when they are back at home!
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Center Online
Once guests register for the Circle Center, they will have access to extra benefits, including the Stand by Program. Princess Cruises will also feature regularly updated articles on the latest developments at Princess,-like new ships, itineraries and shows. Each Member Profile is also accessible through the Center and can be kept up to date to ensure that Princess Cruises can anticipate a guest’s every need.
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle: Platinum Member
(6th through 15th cruise or 50-149 cruise days)
Complimentary Cruise Atlas
Every year guests will automatically receive a copy of the Princess Cruise Atlas. With details on all itineraries and sailings for the year, guests will be able to plan ahead easily!
Princess Platinum Vacation Protection Upgrade
As a Platinum member, when guests purchase Princess Vacation Protection at the standard rate, Princess will purchase an upgrade to Princess Platinum Vacation Protection automatically.
Preferred Check-In
Platinum members will be invited to use the Preferred Check-In desk to help expedite your embarkation.
Platinum Members Lounge
In recognition of guest loyalty, and to make the last morning with Princess Cruises more enjoyable, Platinum members are invited to use the Platinum Members Lounge, offering light refreshments and peace while guests await disembarkation.
Complimentary Internet Packages
Each Platinum Member will receive a credit towards the purchase of a package in Princess Cruises Internet Cafés or on a personal laptop! Current internet packages onboard are now expanded to include wireless internet! (This is offered as a benefit on most of the Princess Cruises fleet. Coral Princess, Golden Princess, and Royal Princess will offer wireless as part of Member benefits by winter 2008! )
$75 for voyages of 7 days or less (equivalent to 150 minute package)
$100 for voyages of 8-20 days (equivalent to 250 minute package)
$200 for voyages of 21 or more days (equivalent to two 250 minute packages)
Members can use this credit towards a larger package if necessary, or enjoy all those minutes – compliments of the Princess Captain’s Circle!
Members are eligible for a higher tier on the next cruise following completion of necessary cruises and/or cruise days.
Offer available to U.S. and Canadian resident Members only. Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle Platinum Members sailing prior to summer of 2009 sailings will continue to enjoy the Princess Travel Care Gold upgrade when they purchase Princess Travel Care at the standard rate.
Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle: Elite Member
(16th Cruise and above, or 150 cruise days and above)
PREFERRED SERVICES PACKAGE
Priority Tender Embarkation
As a well-traveled guest with Princess Cruises, members have the opportunity to travel ashore quickly and without waiting in line. Simply present your Priority Tender Ticket directly at the gangway instead of waiting with other passengers in the lounge area. Members will then join any remaining passengers and board the tender as soon as it is clear to embark.
Priority Disembarkation
Members will be contacted towards the end of their cruise by the Circle Host to determine approximately what time would be most convenient for disembarkation. If guests would like to linger onboard longer, Princess Cruises will provide a later disembarkation group. If members want to be one of first groups to disembark, Princess Cruises will accommodate.
Shoe Polishing Service
Shoes will be polished upon request – this service is complimentary.
Complimentary Laundry and Dry Cleaning Services
Upon request, the cabin steward will organize laundry to be cleaned – compliments of Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle!
ELITE CABIN AMENITIES PACKAGE
Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up
Stateroom will receive one mini bar set up according to personal preferences. If no preferences have been indicated in a guest’s Member Profile, the standard selection will be given. Drinks will be refilled upon request and guests will only be charged for the additionally requested drinks consumed.
Deluxe Canapes Selection
Members may receive, upon request, a complimentary selection of deluxe canapés specially created by the Chef, delivered to their stateroom on formal night. This benefit can be ordered through room service and should be requested at least 6 hours prior to the desired delivery time.
Afternoon Tea
Complimentary afternoon tea may be served in a guest’s stateroom, if desired. Please request this via room service at least 6 hours prior to the desired delivery time.
Upgraded Bathroom Amenities
Stateroom bathroom will be stocked with the upgraded amenities reserved for Suite guests.
PREFERRED DISCOUNT PACKAGE
10% Boutique Discount
Princess Cruises Boutiques are second to none for choice and gift selection. As a Princess Cruises Elite Member, take advantage of a 10% discount storewide to buy those extra gifts for all the family back home! Members can use their Cruise Card for this wonderful benefit, simply show it when making a purchase, and the Princess Cruises Boutique Staff will automatically deduct 10% from the purchase price.
Complimentary Wine Tasting
Wine Tasting Events are popular, and many members attend, so Princess Cruises has made arrangements to pick up the cover charge! Space is limited at these events, so members must confirm with the Circle Host, who will contact them at the beginning of their cruise.
Members are eligible for a higher tier on the next cruise following completion of necessary cruises and/or cruise days.
Complimentary mini-bar set-up is one time only, per stateroom, for passengers 21 and over.
Direct all inquiries concerning the Princess Cruises Captain’s Circle to your CruiseCompete cruise specialist when you are submitting a quote request in the notes area at http://www.cruisecompete.com/
