Officially platinum .....

So, after five cruises with Royal Caribbean, I'm now officially a Platinum Member in their Crown and Anchor Society. What does that entail, you ask? Well, from what I observed on my most recent cruise:

• A special check-in line (that is sometimes as long as the other lines)
• A SeaPass card that says Platinum on it
• Priority embarkation (yes) and debarkation (ha)
• Robes in the room (OSFS ... one size fits some)
• A better coupon booklet (with some actual FREE stuff)
• A special party (think ... limited buffet, but with some free adult beverages)

You know, I used to think it was funny to read about people refusing to try cruiselines other than Royal Caribbean because they didn't want to "lose" the cruise credit. Now I kind of get it, though I don't think I would be super-hesitant to go on another line.