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My SO and I each have a milestone birthday in 2016 and we are looking into going on a Mediterranean cruise to celebrate it. We have a lot of points available and called into the MVC to see what our options might be.
The MVC rep transferred us to the appropriate person who asked us a few questions. We told him we wanted a "higher end" experience and mentioned the Seabourn line as our first choice. He immediately suggested that we consider Celebrity Cruise Line and looked at some of their itineraries. We, again, said we'd like to also look at Seabourn. Long story short we got quotes on a cruise from both lines.
The Celbrity cruise (8 nights) was about 9200 points and about $1000 in cash.
The Seabourn cruise (11 nights) was 18,000 points and approx $17,000 in cash. That seemed so high I decided to call Seabourn direct and get a price for the cruise directly from them. That price, for two, was $21,000. That means that my 18,000 points are worth about $4000.
Apparently using points for a cruise may, or may not, be an efficient use depending on the company.
Anyone here have useful input on cruising with points?
The MVC rep transferred us to the appropriate person who asked us a few questions. We told him we wanted a "higher end" experience and mentioned the Seabourn line as our first choice. He immediately suggested that we consider Celebrity Cruise Line and looked at some of their itineraries. We, again, said we'd like to also look at Seabourn. Long story short we got quotes on a cruise from both lines.
The Celbrity cruise (8 nights) was about 9200 points and about $1000 in cash.
The Seabourn cruise (11 nights) was 18,000 points and approx $17,000 in cash. That seemed so high I decided to call Seabourn direct and get a price for the cruise directly from them. That price, for two, was $21,000. That means that my 18,000 points are worth about $4000.
Apparently using points for a cruise may, or may not, be an efficient use depending on the company.
Anyone here have useful input on cruising with points?