The details are lengthy, so I'll provide a link to the main page. There are further links to FAQ and other sections from this page.

In a nutshell, HAL is replacing a program that had few benefits for repeaters with one that has more amenities--and revamping member levels in the process. Six levels (25, 50, 100, 300, 500, and 700 nights) are now replaced with four (1+ cruise completed, and 30, 75, and 200 "Cruise Days.") Cruise Days are based on the length of the cruise, onboard spending amounts, and a few other factors.

A few of things I noticed right off the bat. Medallions for 100+ days are no longer awarded. There is no special recognition for those with 300+ nights (and there are many of them). The onboard spending that gives extra Cruise Day credits will mean that pax can get to upper levels quickly--I don't know if that's a good thing. Also, it used to be that hitting a new level during your current cruise would take effect that cruise. No longer.

I do like the amenities, though. Not that I need them to sail HAL.

As always, look for key words and tricky phrases. To get bonus cruise days by being in a suite: "guests who pay full fare for suite accommodations..."

What do they mean by full fare? I guess if you are upgraded or upsell to a suite you don't get the bonus days.

I believe what they mean by full fare is people that pay the 1st and 2nd double occupancy rate. 3 & 4th occupancy discounted rate don't get the extra credit.

If the spending includes casino spending, I'd be upper level in no time

Being able to get bonus days by spending more is similar to RCI's program. A suite on RCI gets you two cruise credits. So does a 12-night or longer cruise. Thus a person can attain diamond member by doing five 3-night cruises in a suite.

I found this on the HAL site in the Mariner FAQ

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Oops... I neglected to come back to this post after HAL updated some of the benefits. HAL did, in fact, listen to its long-term customers and reinstate medals for those with 300+ days. This is now reflected in the link I provided above.

(Thanks for the catch, Jim.)