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Royal Caribbean’s Double Crown & Anchor Points promotion is back! Tonight Deb is flying solo for another Cruise & Travel Chat LIVE, while Matt works behind the scenes.

We’ll unpack how the double-points offer works, who can qualify, how solo cruisers may earn even more points and whether it is worth booking now to move closer to Diamond, Diamond Plus or Pinnacle status.

Tonight’s cruise and travel news

🌊 European river cruise disruptions
Changing river conditions are affecting itineraries, with some guests facing route changes, ship swaps and coach transfers.

🚢 Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem upgrades
NCL is refreshing two popular ships with updated venues, public areas and accommodation.

🇪🇸 Barcelona increases pressure on cruise visitors
New and rising passenger charges reignite the debate about overtourism, port costs and whether cruisers are being asked to pay too much.

🌳 Royal Caribbean, The Wiggles and National Tree Day
The partners are supporting native tree planting alongside Australia’s upcoming Wiggly Cruises.

⭐ Double Crown & Anchor Points return
We explain the eligibility rules, booking conditions, earning potential and whether this is one of Royal Caribbean’s best loyalty promotions.

🎄 Royal Caribbean Christmas cruise offers
After the news, we’ll highlight festive sailings from Brisbane and Sydney aboard Quantum and Anthem of the Seas.

Plus the usual cruise banter, viewer Q&A and 30 Second Quick Questions.

Tell us in the live chat:

What Crown & Anchor tier are you currently?
Would double points convince you to make another booking?
Would you spend Christmas aboard a cruise ship?

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