The
new tier, for passengers sailing on a fourth or fifth cruise, or
between 31 and 50 cruise days, fits between the program’s current
Gold and Platinum levels. The new level goes into effect with voyages
beginning on or after today.
Medallion
level members will now enjoy extra benefits in addition to Gold level
perks, including a complimentary upgrade to the Platinum Princess
Vacation Protection and a discount on the price of a souvenir
Reflections DVD. Medallion cruise cards and pins will feature a deep
burgundy color.
“This
new Captain’s Circle level offers passengers who’ve discovered
cruising with Princess a way to move up the program’s tiers at a
faster rate.” said Jan Swartz, Princess Cruises executive vice
president. “We know Gold members are often anxious to reach the
next tier, so this new level will add some benefits before they
become Platinum members.”
Medallion
level benefits include:
Complimentary
upgrade to Platinum Princess Vacation Protection – When passengers
purchase the standard Princess Vacation Protection, they will receive
a complimentary upgrade to Platinum protection. Available for US and
Canadian passengers, this added coverage includes double benefits for
Accidents & Sickness Medical Expense and Baggage/Personal Effects
coverage. In addition, the special cancellation feature increases to
a 100 percent credit.
A
10% discount off the purchase of the Reflections Cruise DVD – On
each cruise, onboard videographers capture live memories from the
sailing, including ports of call, shore excursions, ship events, and
behind-the-scenes information about the ship. Medallion members and
higher can now take advantage of this new benefit to purchase the
cruise souvenir at a 10 percent discount. (where available, cannot be
combined with any other promotion, excluding world cruise).
Access
to preferred shoreside Captain’s Circle help desk phone line –
Medallion members can now enjoy an exclusive shoreside phone number
for contact to the Circle Desk. Calls will be routed quickly through
to the membership desk to assist with cruise history, membership
status, benefits delivery or any other Captain’s Circle-related
questions.
Medallion
Pin – Members will receive a new two-toned burgundy and gold pin.
All
Gold level benefits – Members continue to get benefits such as
special cruise pricing, members-only events on board, The Princess
Captain’s Circle Quarterly magazine, access to an onboard Captain’s
Circle host, and other special features for members.
The
Princess Captain’s Circle program offers special onboard
recognition to passengers based on their number of completed cruises
or days sailed – whichever is most beneficial to the passenger.
Members enjoy various ongoing rewards, plus special benefits based on
their level. In addition to the new Medallion level, the program
includes Gold (after one Princess cruise), Platinum (after five
cruises or 50 cruise days) and Elite (after 15 cruises or 150 cruise
days) levels.
