Cruising with Club Points Pointers

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.

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.^***

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.

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.