Royal Caribbean Launches New Rewards Credit Cards
Royal Caribbean Group and Bank of America have unveiled two new credit cards, the Royal ONE Visa Signature and Royal ONE Plus Visa Signature, designed to enhance how travelers earn and redeem rewards across the company’s cruise brands.
According to a press release, the tri-branded cards will allow guests to earn and use points across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea, creating a more streamlined loyalty experience. The cards are expected to become available in the coming weeks.
The company said the launch is part of its ongoing effort to evolve its loyalty offering and provide greater value to guests.
“Royal ONE and Royal ONE Plus strengthen how we recognize and reward our loyal guests across our leading vacation brands,” said Jason Liberty, chairman and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
“These new cards bring together the ways our guests vacation across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea – making it easier to earn and use rewards, so every trip delivers greater value and more meaningful experiences.”
Earning and Redeeming Points
The Royal ONE cards are designed to help cardholders accumulate points more quickly and redeem them across multiple brands with greater ease.
Users can earn points on everyday spending as well as purchases made with Royal Caribbean Group brands. The program also enables rewards to be used seamlessly across all three cruise lines.
Royal ONE Card Features
The standard Royal ONE Credit Card has no annual fee and offers:
- Triple points on purchases with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea
- Double points on groceries, fuel, and electric vehicle charging
- Standard points on all other purchases
Additional benefits include priority boarding on Royal Caribbean and Celebrity ships, a $100 anniversary reward after qualifying spend, Visa Signature travel protections, and no foreign transaction fees.
Royal ONE Plus Card Benefits
The Royal ONE Plus Credit Card, available for a $99 annual fee, offers enhanced rewards, including:
- Four times the points on purchases with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea
- Double points on groceries, fuel, EV charging, as well as airfare, hotels, and dining
Cardholders also receive added travel perks such as priority suite boarding across all three brands, priority luggage handling with Royal Caribbean and Celebrity, a $200 anniversary reward after qualifying spend, a $120 TSA PreCheck or Global Entry credit every four years, Visa Signature travel protections, and no foreign transaction fees.
Expanding a Longstanding Partnership
“We’re pleased to expand our long-standing partnership with Royal Caribbean Group, a leader in global vacation experiences,” said Lora Monfared, head of consumer card products at Bank of America.
“Offering both a no-fee card and an enhanced rewards card gives travelers more ways to maximize spending and earn bigger rewards.”
The launch reflects a broader strategy to integrate loyalty and rewards across Royal Caribbean Group’s portfolio, giving guests more flexibility and value when planning their vacations.