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Elevate your cruise experience with American Express Platinum Benefits

Updated: Apr 23

Written by Tim Cruise


If you’re a proud American Express Platinum Card® member, your next cruise just got a serious upgrade. With the Cruise Privileges Program, your card unlocks incredible perks designed to make your journey across the seas even more luxurious. Whether you're an adventure seeker, a relaxation enthusiast, or a fine-dining connoisseur, your AMEX Platinum ensures you experience more with every voyage.
American Express Platinum card and cruise ship against a golden sunset sky. "Tim Cruise" logo in blue at the top right.

Cruise Benefits That Go Beyond the Ordinary

When you book an eligible cruise of 5 nights or more with Tim Cruise Travel Agency using your Platinum Card you gain access to exclusive benefits, including:

●      Up to $300 Onboard Credit per Stateroom – Enjoy extra spending money to indulge in gourmet dining, spa treatments, exciting shore excursions, and more.
●      A Unique Amenity per Stateroom – Depending on the cruise line, this could be anything from specialty dining experiences to a welcome gift in your cabin like Champagne or chocolate covered strawberries.


🚢 Onboard Credits — Free Money at Sea

With the Amex Platinum, you can get between $100 to $300 in onboard credit when booking through Tim Cruise Travel Agency. That’s real money you can spend on:
●      Specialty dining
●      Shore excursions
●      Spa treatments
●      Cocktails by the pool


Platinum Cruise Partners

Your Platinum benefits apply to a curated selection of top-tier cruise lines, each offering a unique take on luxury travel. Participating cruise partners include:

●      Luxury & Boutique Cruises: Regent Seven Seas, Seabourn, Silversea, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, SeaDream Yacht Club, Ponant
●      River & Expedition Cruises: AmaWaterways, Uniworld, Paul Gauguin, Belmond
●      Premium Ocean Cruises: Celebrity Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, Viking Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Explora Journeys

(Please note: Participating cruise lines are subject to change.)


🌊 It’s Not Just for Luxury Lines

You might expect this perk to only apply to the ultra-luxury lines, but you’ll be happy to know it covers a wide range of cruise lines, including popular ones like Celebrity Cruises, Holland America Line and more!


Platinum Benefits

Your Platinum benefits apply to a curated selection of top-tier cruise lines, each offering a unique take on luxury travel. Here’s a glimpse of what you can enjoy with select partners:

AmaWaterways
○      US$300 per stateroom shipboard credit
○      US$100 per stateroom spa voucher
AmaWaterways Amacello Ship


Crystal Cruises, Crystal River Cruises & Crystal Yacht Cruises
○ US$300 per stateroom onboard credit based on double occupancy
○ US$200 Shore Excursion Credit
Cruise ship "Crystal Serenity" sails in icy blue waters with snow-capped mountains in the background. Calm and serene atmosphere.


Holland America Line
○ Up to US$300 onboard credit (varies by room category)
Cruise ship in turquoise water under blue sky, with "Holland America Line" tranquil setting.


Oceania
○ US$300 per stateroom shipboard credit based on double occupancy
○ Premium Wine Tasting event, plus a bottle of wine of your choice from the tasting menu
Cruise ship "Marina" at sea during sunset, with a lit-up deck. Calm water reflects the vibrant sky, creating a serene atmosphere.


Regent Seven Seas Cruises
○ US$300 onboard credit per stateroom based on double occupancy (excluding in the casino)
Cruise ship sails in turquoise water near a vast icy glacier under a cloudy sky, creating a serene and majestic atmosphere.


Seabourn
○ US$300 onboard credit based on double occupancy
Large white cruise ship named "Seabourn Odyssey" docked in calm blue water, clear sky, distant trees and buildings in the background.


SeaDream Yacht Club
○      US$300 spa credit based on double occupancy
SeaDream ship sails in blue sea near lush green hills under a cloudy sky. Coastal town visible in the distance, creating a serene vibe.


Silversea
○ US$300 per suite onboard credit based on double occupancy
○ A single bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (or similarly valued champagne), excluding expedition fleet
○ An exclusive tour of the vessel's galley hosted by a Chef, excluding expedition fleet
Silverseas cruise ship "Silver Muse" sails on blue ocean under a clear sky with distant mountains. Calm and serene mood.


🏆 Travel Perks Beyond the Ship

While the cruise perks are excellent, the Amex Platinum packs plenty of other goodies for travelers:
●      Global Entry/TSA PreCheck credit — skip the long security lines
●      Clear Membership Credit — even faster airport security at select airports
●      Lounge Access — Priority Pass, Centurion Lounges, and more (perfect for pre-cruise flights!)
●      Airline Fee Credit — up to $200 back on incidental airline fees (hello free checked bags!)


✈️ Pro Tip: Pair Points & Perks Like a Pro

Travel advisors love when clients bring up their Platinum benefits because it lets them add even more value to your trip. For example:
●      Book the cruise and hotels through an advisor who can apply both Amex Platinum perks AND special agency rates.
●      Stack perks upon perks — onboard credits, group deals, fine hotel benefits, and more!


📣 Don’t Be Shy — Ask for Amex Perks

If you have an AMEX Platinum Card, don’t keep it a secret! Whether you’re booking a cruise, hotel, or tour, mention your Platinum status. Many advisors can help you tap into those benefits — you don’t have to book directly through Amex to unlock all the goodies!


Final Boarding Call!

Ready to unlock your Amex Platinum cruise perks? Contact Tim Cruise Travel Agency to make sure you’re getting every single benefit you deserve. Bon voyage! 🚢✨

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