Regent Dumps Gold Points as of 3/31/08

If you're a Regent Seven Seas cruiser with a Gold Points Reward account, you need to be aware of important program changes. As of January 2, 2008, Gold Points Reward Network announced it is changing to a redemption-only program. The last day to earn Gold Points at any network partner or by shopping goldpoints.com is March 31, 2008.

Also effective January 2, 2008, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will no longer be issuing Gold Points for any new bookings, or adding Gold Points to any existing bookings. Gold Points do not expire. However, redemption of Gold Points with Regent will end on March 31, 2008 and you will only be able to redeem your Gold Points at www.goldpoints.com or www.points.com starting April 1, 2008.

Regent does have a process in place to redeem your existing Gold Points for future cruise credits. Here are the details from Regent's website:

GOLD POINTS REWARD NETWORK

Changes in Gold Points Reward Network effective Janaury 2, 2008

GOLD POINTS REWARD NETWORK CHANGE
On January 2, 2008, Gold Points Reward Network announced it is changing to a redemption-only program. The last day to earn Gold Points at any network partner or by shopping goldpoints.com is March 31, 2008. Also effective January 2, 2008, Regent Seven Seas Cruises will no longer be issuing Gold Points for any new bookings, or adding Gold Points to any existing bookings.

REDEMPTION OF GOLD POINTS ACCUMULATED PRIOR TO JANUARY 2, 2008
Gold Points do not expire. However, redemption of Gold Points with RSSC will end on March 31, 2008 and you will only be able to redeem your Gold Points at www.goldpoints.com or www.points.com starting April 1, 2008. In order to assist you in using your Gold Points, RSSC has changed its redemption process.

Until March 31, 2008, RSSC is offering a one-time opportunity to acquire Future Cruise Credits (FCCs) with your Gold Points, even if you do not have a cruise booked with us yet. Only one FCC can be purchased per Gold Points Reward Network account, and the FCC can be redeemed with RSSC on bookings made up to one year after issuance. Simply fill out this form and e-mail it to RSSCRESV@regentexperience.com or fax it to (402) 501-5599. Please allow up to 10 days for processing.

The chart below details how much FCC can be acquired with your Gold Points:

Points needed for Future Cruise Credits
50,000 = $200 FCC
100,000 = $400 FCC
200,000 = $600 FCC
300,000 = $800 FCC
400,000 = $1,000 FCC

$200 will be added to the FCC for each subsequent 100,000 Gold Points over 400,000.

2008 AND 2009 BOOKINGS PRIOR TO JANUARY 2, 2008
In addition, 2008 and 2009 sailings booked prior to January 2, 2008 and associated with a Gold Points member number will be issued a FCC per the schedule below once the cruise is completed. These FCCs are equal to or better than what you would have received through the Gold Points Rewards Network. You will have one year from issuance to book a cruise with this FCC as opposed to using Gold Points by March 31, 2008. (If a current eligible booking is cancelled or rebooked to a different sailing, it will no longer be eligible for this FCC.)

Points That Would Have Been Earned (per person)
Up to 25,000 = $100 FCC
25,001 - 50,000 = $200 FCC
50,001 - 75,000 = $300 FCC
75,001 - 100,000 = $400 FCC
100,001 - 150,000 = $500 FCC
150,001 - 200,000 = $600 FCC

$100 will be added to the FCC for each subsequent 50,000 Gold Points.

If you need assistance with your Gold Points account, including your balance, please visit www.goldpoints.com.