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Old Aug 17, 23, 6:38 am
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Originally Posted by DallasEsq
It's a form of currency. You could buy an $1,125 Marriott GC and get $1,125 in value, or use that same amount of money to buy points to get $500 in value. Normally this wouldn't be an issue because you can sometimes get more value out of points, but if Marriott moves towards tying the point values to a set dollar amount then the price to buy points should be closer to their actual fixed value.
More often than not 90k points will get you a roomnight that is selling for a cash rate in the $500s/$600s price point. There are still good redemption opportunities around, for sure but theyre becoming rarer and rarer. Last time I redeemed points it was 110k cert for a 3-night stay that was selling for $700.00 on a Luminous rate plan (BAR was 20% more expensive). And this was a pointsaver redemption.
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Old Aug 20, 23, 11:01 am
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Originally Posted by wuzziduzziman
What is you guys experience - do you get points on extras like S.E.A restaurant or shore collection tours? Do the points post automatically or do you have to chase them up? (just disembarked 3 days ago, but nothing so far)
No points for on board spending. What did you think of the experience? Am considering doing a crossing next year. I do not believe in mixing loyalty programs with selecting cruises. Too much time and money involved with the actual cruise. I'm all for the benefits accrued, it's just not worth a lot in the consideration process.
The listed benefits up to titanium are worth about a nickel. Free laundry for ambassador has value.
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Old Aug 21, 23, 1:40 am
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Originally Posted by hedoman
No points for on board spending. What did you think of the experience? Am considering doing a crossing next year. I do not believe in mixing loyalty programs with selecting cruises. Too much time and money involved with the actual cruise. I'm all for the benefits accrued, it's just not worth a lot in the consideration process.
The listed benefits up to titanium are worth about a nickel. Free laundry for ambassador has value.
We liked it very much, it's a great product. (That said, we are not the most cruise experienced people.)
Regarding the points - you are right - points for the cruise well received, but nothing for the onboard spending.
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