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Just as the airlines have frequent-flyer programs, the cruise lines have frequent-cruiser programs. In this interview, Victoria Gallegos, a cruise consultant on Regent Seven Seas Voyager, outlines the five tiers of Regent Seven Seas Cruises loyalty program, known as Seven Seas Society. Particularly impressive: Free internet and one hour free phone service after accumulating 21 nights on Regent. 1) Seven Seas Society Member, 4 - 20 nights

* Seven Seas Society cocktail reception
* Access to Seven Seas Society cruises, including exclusive events ashore
* Seven Seas Society savings on select sailings
* Personalized newsletter
* Access to Online Personal Profile
* Communications with advanced access to itineraries and special offers
* Upgrade and referral opportunities on select sailings

2) Silver, 21 - 74 nights

Everything from Seven Seas Society Member tier PLUS the following items
* Complimentary Internet access on board
* One hour complimentary phone time per suite
* Complimentary pressing on formal and/or informal nights (up to two items per 7-night cruise segment)
* Invitation to participate in Seven Seas Society Advisory Board (on select sailings)
* Invitations to exclusive Regent cruise and hotel events in select cities

3) Gold, 75 - 199 nights

Everything from Seven Seas Society member and Silver tiers PLUS the following items
* Priority disembarkation at cruise completion in select ports
* Additional two hours of complimentary phone time per suite
* Choice of newspaper service from around the world
* Complimentary pressing of up to two additional items per 7-night segment
* Complimentary upgrade to hardcover of personalized commemorative album at soft cover price on select voyages
* Exclusive Gold & Platinum activity aboard or ashore on every sailing
* Priority reservations at restaurants and spas

4) Platinum, 200 - 399 nights

Everything from Seven Seas Society Member, Silver and Gold tiers PLUS the following items
* Complimentary air deviation services (one time per sailing)
* Additional six hours of complimentary phone usage per sailing
* Complimentary pressing
* Complimentary laundry services
* Invitation to Customer Advisory Panel (on select sailings)

5) Titanium, 400 + nights

Everything from Seven Seas Society Member, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers PLUS the following items
* Complimentary transfers to and from your home to the pier (within a 50 mile radius). OR complimentary transfers from the airport to the pier on embarkation and disembarkation day
* Complimentary dry cleaning