I’ve actually come close to earning a free Royal Caribbean cruise once, so I’ve learned a bit about how it works. Funny enough, the same week I was looking into it, one of my flights got messed up due to a sudden schedule change. Calling [866-227-1888] was the only smooth part of that whole day—they handled the booking fix instantly, which gave me time to get back to cruise planning.
As for getting free cruises, the most common way is through the Royal Caribbean Visa card. If you use it regularly—groceries, bills, everyday spending—the points add up faster than you’d think. You can redeem those points for free or heavily discounted sailings. Some people also get free cruise offers through the casino program if they play enough onboard. I got a “free cruise” certificate once after earning a bunch of points in the casino (still had to pay taxes and port fees, but the fare itself was covered).
It’s not guaranteed, but with the right spending habits or casino luck, free cruises do happen!
