Royal Caribbean Status Match (2026)
Crown & Anchor Society
Verified October 13, 2026. Program terms change often, so confirm on the official page before you apply.
Short answer
Royal Caribbean does not match status from other cruise lines. Its loyalty status match is one-for-one across its own group (Crown & Anchor Society, Celebrity Captain's Club and Silversea Venetian Society), and it recognizes no status from other cruise lines or travel brands.
This is an editorial guide to Crown & Anchor Society's match policy, not a tracked offer. We do not track a live end date for it.
Royal Caribbean status match: what to know
Royal Caribbean Group's official FAQ says its loyalty status match covers Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Silversea only. Matched members receive the tier but not the underlying points or Venetian Society days, so some perks are excluded. If you want Royal Caribbean status you generally need to sail for it, but Crown & Anchor status itself can be matched out, to MSC, to Virgin Voyages in its windows, and into an MGM Rewards tier.
Royal Caribbean status match chart
Reported results, not guarantees. Crown & Anchor Society decides the tier when it reviews your proof, so treat this as a guide to what is likely.
| Program | Your status | Matches to | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Anchor Society | Diamond | MSC Gold (reported) | Reported by several guides and members. MSC decides the tier. |
| Crown & Anchor Society | Gold | MGM Rewards Sapphire (reported) | Third-party reports of the MGM tier match. Confirm with MGM Rewards. |
| Crown & Anchor Society | Platinum | MGM Rewards Pearl (reported) | Third-party reports of the MGM tier match. Confirm with MGM Rewards. |
| Crown & Anchor Society | Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle Club | MGM Rewards Gold (reported) | Third-party reports of the MGM tier match. Confirm with MGM Rewards. |
Crown & Anchor Society tiers
| Tier | What it means for a match |
|---|---|
| Gold | Matches to Celebrity Captain's Club Classic. |
| Platinum and Emerald | Match to Celebrity Captain's Club Select. |
| Diamond | Matches to Celebrity Captain's Club Elite. |
| Diamond Plus | Matches to Celebrity Captain's Club Elite Plus. |
| Pinnacle Club | Matches to Celebrity Captain's Club Zenith. |
Which status can you match from?
- Celebrity Captain's Club members, one-for-one.
- Silversea Venetian Society members. Sources disagree on the exact Venetian Society day thresholds, so check Royal Caribbean's current chart.
- Not other cruise lines or travel brands. The official FAQ states the match covers Royal Caribbean Group brands only.
How to apply
Step by step for a Royal Caribbean status match
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Make sure you are enrolled in Crown & Anchor Society or Celebrity Captain's Club. Enroll through the Royal Caribbean or Celebrity websites or apps.
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Venetian Society-only members enroll through Silversea.
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Check your matched tier in each brand's loyalty account. Royal Caribbean's FAQ says the match gives you the tier, not the points.
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To use Crown & Anchor status elsewhere, apply separately: MSC and Virgin Voyages have their own forms, and MGM Rewards handles the MGM tier match.
Requirements and limits
- Status must be earned in a Royal Caribbean Group program.
- Matched members receive the tier but not the points or Venetian Society days, so benefits that depend on them are excluded.
- Points are earned per brand and cannot be combined.
Tips to get approved
- A guide reports Royal Caribbean published changes to its Silversea relationship effective July 1, 2026. Check the official page before relying on an older chart.
- If you sail Royal Caribbean mostly for status, remember MSC and Virgin Voyages will match it out when you want to try them.
- Crown & Anchor members can request an MGM Rewards tier match, which is useful for Las Vegas trips.
Royal Caribbean status challenge: not available
Royal Caribbean does not offer a status challenge. Status is earned by sailing or matched within the group.
See the status challenge hub for programs that let you earn status on a trial basis.
Alternatives to a Royal Caribbean status match
More cruise status match guides
MSC status match
Match available from other cruise lines & hotels
Virgin Voyages status match
Limited-time match windows
Celebrity Cruises status match
Matches only within Royal Caribbean Group
NCL status match
Matches only Oceania and Regent
Carnival status match
No match in; status can be matched out
Princess Cruises status match
No match in; status can be matched out
Holland America status match
No match in; status can be matched out
Sources
Last verified October 13, 2026. Official pages come first; the rest are independent guides and member reports, which can be out of date.
- royalcaribbeangroup.com/loyalty-status-match-faqs/
- royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/loyalty-status-match.pdf
- royalcaribbean.com/crown-anchor-society
- royalcaribbeanblog.com/2023/12/19/royal-caribbean-status-match
- help.iglucruise.com/hc/en-gb/articles/14428364078364-Royal-Caribbean-group-in...
- royalcaribbeanblog.com/2022/04/13/how-do-royal-caribbean-and-mgm-resorts-shar...
Keep going
Royal Caribbean status match: FAQ
Does Royal Caribbean status match from other cruise lines?
No. Royal Caribbean Group's official FAQ says its loyalty status match covers Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Silversea only, and does not recognize status from other cruise lines or travel brands.
How does the Royal Caribbean to Celebrity status match work?
It is one-for-one. Gold matches Captain's Club Classic, Platinum and Emerald match Select, Diamond matches Elite, Diamond Plus matches Elite Plus and Pinnacle Club matches Zenith.
Do I keep my points when I match?
No. Matched members receive the tier but not the points or Venetian Society days, so some benefits are excluded.
Can I match Royal Caribbean status to another cruise line?
Yes, in other lines' programs. MSC accepts requests from other cruise lines and Virgin Voyages includes Crown & Anchor in its limited-time windows. Each line decides the result.
Can Crown & Anchor members get MGM Rewards status?
Third-party sources report a complimentary MGM Rewards tier match for Crown & Anchor members, requested through MGM Rewards. Confirm the current tiers with MGM.