Princess Cruises’ Captain’s Circle loyalty program: Everything you need to know

Among the world's biggest cruise lines, Princess Cruises has one of the more modest loyalty programs.Unlike rivals Royal Caribbean and Norwegian Cruise Line, Princess doesn't offer its loyalty club members a free cruise after reaching the top tier. There are no onboard credits for top-tier members like some lines offer (although a 2021 change did bring discounts for shore excursions and spa treatments at top tiers).That said, the Captain's Circle, as the Princess Cruises loyalty program is called, does bring a few valuable perks at its higher-level tiers, including discounted internet access and complimentary laundry services.The Princess Cruises Captain's Circle loyalty program is also relatively easy to reach a high tier. You can rise to the two top tiers of the Captain's Circle loyalty program, which have the best benefits, by taking relatively few cruises — particularly if you often take long cruises.How to join Captain's CircleYou'll automatically become a member of Captain's Circle when you take your first cruise with Princess.Once you're a member, you can register for a My Princess account to view your cruise history, receive special offers and keep track of your Captain's C...