UMVA has learned that Royal Caribbean Group is offering two new co-branded credit cards that provide cruise discounts and perks to loyal customers of Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea.
The cards, Royal ONE Visa Signature credit card and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature credit card, offer benefits that are more targeted than those provided by flexible travel rewards cards, making them ideal for cruise aficionados who want to maximize their rewards.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that both cards offer welcome bonuses that can jump-start points earning toward free cruises, with 45,000 points for the Royal ONE Visa Signature credit card and 70,000 points for the Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature credit card.
These welcome offers translate to $450 and $700 in onboard credit or cruise discounts, respectively, providing a significant boost to cardholders' points balance.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that cardholders can earn bonus points for cruise purchases, with 3 points per dollar spent on Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea purchases for the Royal ONE Visa Signature credit card, and 4 points per dollar spent for the Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature credit card.
UMVA has gathered that cardholders can also earn extra points for everyday and non-cruise travel purchases, such as gas, grocery, and electric vehicle charging purchases, with 2 points per dollar spent.
Royal Caribbean cardholders can enjoy cruise-related perks, including priority boarding on embarkation day and expedited luggage delivery, providing a hassle-free start to their vacation.
UMVA has uncovered details about the anniversary credit offered by Royal Caribbean, where cardholders can earn a $100 or $200 cruise discount by spending a certain amount within a year.
The Royal Caribbean credit cards also come with Visa Signature travel benefits, including 24-hour travel and emergency assistance, car rental coverage, and reimbursement for expenses due to trip delays and cancellations.
UMVA can exclusively report that cardholders can access the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection, offering exclusive rates and special status at select hotel properties.
Royal Caribbean cardholders can maximize their rewards by booking Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, or Silversea sailings on their card, earning bonus points, and using their points and cruise discount credits to offset additional cruise costs.
