Cruising in the Caribbean

Cruising with Club Points Pointers

By Tyler Bohlman

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There’s no vacation quite like a cruise. From the practically all-you-can-eat food and all-you-can-do activities to the exotic locations and ocean views, a cruise isn’t just a vacation — it’s an experience.

To find your next cruise adventure, head online to browse all the destinations and cruise ships available. Don’t miss your chance to use your ownership/membership to feel the ocean breeze, dine on the nearly unlimited food, and experience everything cruising with The Marriott Vacation Clubs™ has to offer. 

Book now with Club Points through the Abound by Marriott Vacations™ exchange program to get extra perks and the best cabins on the newest ships sailing to the hottest locations.

Norwegian Cruise Line, Aqua

How can I book a cruise?

Marriott Vacation Club® Points and Enrolled Owners and Members can use Club Points to book a cruise and can receive a credit to save on certain shore excursions.* Use this credit to snorkel with rays in the Bahamas, swim with the dolphins in Cabo, or whale watch on the icy waters of Alaska. How much credit you receive is based upon your Owner or Member benefit level, but they all can be used for a good time.

  • Owner and Select benefit level Owners and Members receive $75 in shore excursion credit.
  • Executive and Presidential benefit level Owners and Members receive $100 in shore excursion credit.
  • Chairman's Club benefit level Owners and Members receive $150 in shore excursion credit.

You can even take a dream cruise vacation while saving Club Points. Cruise escapes are a great way to book last-minute cruises valued between 500 and 3,000 Club Points. Shop and visit popular destinations including the Caribbean, Mexican Riviera, and the Bahamas with sailings from 3 nights to 7 nights**. Inventory changes quickly, so check back often for new chances to sail. 

Members of the Vistana Signature Network® can book amazing cruise destinations when you trade your eligible Vacation Ownership Interests (VOIs) for Club Points and elect to use the Abound exchange program.***

Whale breaching in Alaska

I’ve been on cruises before. So, what’s new?

The cruise itineraries aren’t just the same ones over and over. Choose from thousands of cruise itineraries worldwide, including popular destinations in the Caribbean, Alaska, and even river cruises through Europe. 

Want to explore some of the newest ships? Use your Club Points to enjoy voyages aboard the latest offerings to the fleet, including the Norwegian Aqua™ and the Royal Caribbean® Icon of the Seas. Here are just a few of the itineraries offered:

7-night Eastern Caribbean
Ship: Norwegian Aqua
Ports: Miami, Puerto Plaza, St. Thomas, Tortola, and Grand Stirrup Cay

7-night Western Caribbean
Ship: Icon of the Seas
Ports: Miami, Roatán, Costa Maya, Cozumel, and CocoCay

7-night “Voyage of the Glaciers” Alaska cruise
Ship: Grand Princess®
Ports: Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, and Vancouver

It doesn’t matter if you crave sun or your tastes run a bit colder — there’s an unforgettable cruise perfect for you.

That sounds fun, but what’s in it for me as an Owner or Member?

Take your cruises to the next level with an Owner cruise. In addition to the fun of a normal cruise vacation, you’ll get to know fellow Owners at Owner-only events. These special activities include cocktail parties, special dinners, and even Owner-exclusive excursions. You get all this, plus plenty of time to enjoy other activities like the spa, pools, shows, and everything your ship has to offer.

Star of the Seas

Where do I go next?

To find your next cruise adventure, peruse all the destinations and cruise ships available online. Once you’ve made your decision, Marriott Vacation Club Owners can call 888-682-4862. Vistana Signature Network Members can call 800-239-2197. Marriott Vacation Club℠, Asia-Pacific, Members can find more information at https://www.vacationclubap.com/contactus.jsp.

 

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Marriott Vacation Club℠, Asia-Pacific, Members can learn more here: vacationclubap.com

Marriott Vacation Club Owners
Call 888-682-4862

Vistana Signature Network Members
Call 800-239-2197

* Purchases, benefits, and transactions on this website are administered and fulfilled by Arrivia Inc. d.b.a. Our Vacation Center (“OVC”) pursuant to an agreement with Marriott Resorts, Travel Company, Inc., d.b.a. MVC Exchange Company, and Marriott Ownership Resorts, Inc. d.b.a. Marriott Vacation Club International (Collectively, “MVCI”). Arrivia is a Registered Seller of Travel in the following states: California: CST 2066521-50; Washington: UBI 602 443 155 001 0001; Hawai‘i: TAR-5192; and Florida: ST29452.
Cruise prices are in Club Points, based on double occupancy per stateroom. Government taxes, fees, and port expenses are additional, and cannot be paid in Club Points. Club Points values are subject to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
Marriott Vacation Club International and their respective affiliates and subsidiaries make no warranty as to the condition, capacity, performance, or any other aspect of the activities, events, or service providers listed herein. No inquiry has been made into the activities or events, or the qualifications or the quality of services offered by the providers. Do not consider this an endorsement of or recommendation for any of the activities, events, or providers.

Members of Marriott Vacation Club, Asia-Pacific, who purchased their Club memberships prior to 16 December 2016, must activate their Abound by Marriott Vacations memberships to be able to access this option.

** Cruise escapes are fulfilled by Arrivia, Inc. d.b.a. Our Vacation Center, a travel provider for Abound by Marriott Vacations. Certain itineraries qualify as cruise escapes and will vary by seasonality, availability, and will change throughout the calendar year. Sail dates, Cabin type, destination, and number of nights will vary and are subject to availability. The sail date must be booked within 12 months from the date of booking. Cruise escapes sailings must be booked in full with Club Points. Government fees, taxes, and port expenses must be paid in cash. Cruise escapes sailings may vary from 500 to 3,000 Club Points per person. Not all sailings available through Our Vacation Center are available through the cruise escapes program.

Cruise escapes are not currently available to Marriott Vacation Club℠, Asia-Pacific, Members.

*** https://www.vistana.com/benefits/cruises#/termsCondition

Shore excursion credit (“Credit”) will be provided as a promo code (“Promo Code”). The Credit is valid for a qualified cruise sailing booked using Club Points with Our Vacation Center, a travel provider for Abound by Marriott Vacations. The Credit is redeemable through Shore Ex and must be redeemed prior to sailing date. The Credit is awarded only on the first cabin of booking and must be redeemed by a member of Abound by Marriott Vacations or the Vistana Signature Network through Abound (“Member”). Additional cabins on the same booking do not qualify for the Credit. The amount of the Credit will be based on the Owner benefit level assigned at that time to the Member making the booking. Credits are awarded in USD equivalent and must be redeemed by using the Promo Code at the time of the booking. There is no cash value for the Credit and it expires if not used on the eligible cruise booking. Promo Code must be entered and applied to excursions of equal or greater value than the Credit. Any charges exceeding the value of the Credit is at the responsibility of the Member at checkout. There is no limit on the number of times a Member can be awarded a Credit throughout the year and with each additional qualified cruise sailing. Members booking an Owner cruise will not be eligible for the Credit. Excursions are already included as part of the Owner cruise package.