You Can Now Book An Ultra-Luxe Ritz-Carlton Yacht Voyage With Marriott Bonvoy Points
One of the most adaptable customer loyalty programs in the hospitality business, Marriott Bonvoy, has just provided new value for its members: Beginning on November 9, tourists will be able to earn Bonvoy points for sailings on the highly anticipated Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and redeem those points towards onboard experiences.
The Evrima, the first yacht in the collection, will set sail for the first time on May 6, 2022, and bookings are currently being accepted for the vessel’s capacity of 298 passengers. The voyage will begin in Lisbon, Portugal, and will last for 11 nights. Along the way, the ship will make stops in southern Spain and Morocco. Additionally, Bonvoy elite members will be entitled to exclusive privileges when sailing aboard the boat. Take a look at the newest component that has been added to the Bonvoy program, as well as the process that will be used for redemption.
Having an adventure on board the Evrima
Certain aspects that are fan favourites at Ritz-Carlton hotels will be included into the ultra-luxurious yacht’s interior design. The luxuriously smooth linens from Frette will be provided in each of the yacht’s 149 suites, making them comparable to those found in Ritz-Carlton hotels. Each of the bathrooms will include two vanities, and they will also be stocked with the well-known brand’s amenities. In addition, there are a number of different dining options available, as well as a spa, a swimming pool, a boutique, and a cigar humidor. Chef Sven Elverfeld, formerly of Aqua, the restaurant that holds three Michelin stars and is located at The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg in Germany, will be in charge of the kitchen at S.E.A., the ship’s premier dining venue.
The 190-meter yacht will eventually visit other intriguing places across the Americas, as well as those located all over the Caribbean and Mediterranean, after it sets sail on its maiden voyage from Lisbon. Because of its diminutive dimensions, the yacht is able to enter more secluded ports of call, such as Saint-Barthelemy and Saint-Tropez, where larger cruise ships are unable to dock. In the next months, specifics on the second yacht owned by Ritz-Carlton are anticipated to be made public.
Accumulating points on the ship
Members of Marriott Bonvoy who purchase a cruise fare or a package that includes both a cruise and a hotel stay will receive five points for each dollar spent. Members will receive an additional six points for every dollar spent if they pay with a credit card that is associated with Marriott Bonvoy. Examples of such credit cards include the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bold credit card. Elite members of Marriott Bonvoy do not receive the additional six bonus points per dollar spent; however, they will receive one qualifying elite night credit for each night of the sailing, which will bring them closer to the next status tier and let them to move up more quickly.
The Evrima, the first yacht in the collection, will set sail for the first time on May 6, 2022, and bookings are currently being accepted for the vessel’s capacity of 298 passengers. The voyage will begin in Lisbon, Portugal, and will last for 11 nights. Along the way, the ship will make stops in southern Spain and Morocco. Additionally, Bonvoy elite members will be entitled to exclusive privileges when sailing aboard the boat. Take a look at the newest component that has been added to the Bonvoy programme, as well as the process that will be used for redemption.
Having an adventure on board the Evrima
Certain aspects that are fan favourites at Ritz-Carlton hotels will be included into the ultra-luxurious yacht’s interior design. The luxuriously smooth linens from Frette will be provided in each of the yacht’s 149 suites, making them comparable to those found in Ritz-Carlton hotels. Each of the bathrooms will include two vanities, and they will also be stocked with the well-known brand’s amenities. In addition, there are a number of different dining options available, as well as a spa, a swimming pool, a boutique, and a cigar humidor. Chef Sven Elverfeld, formerly of Aqua, the restaurant that holds three Michelin stars and is located at The Ritz-Carlton in Wolfsburg in Germany, will be in charge of the kitchen at S.E.A., the ship’s premier dining venue.
The 190-meter yacht will eventually visit other intriguing places across the Americas, as well as those located all over the Caribbean and Mediterranean, after it sets sail on its maiden voyage from Lisbon. Because of its diminutive dimensions, the yacht is able to enter more secluded ports of call, such as Saint-Barthelemy and Saint-Tropez, where larger cruise ships are unable to dock. In the next months, specifics on the second yacht owned by Ritz-Carlton are anticipated to be made public.
accumulating points on the ship
Members of Marriott Bonvoy who purchase a cruise fare or a package that includes both a cruise and a hotel stay will receive five points for each dollar spent. Members will receive an additional six points for every dollar spent if they pay with a credit card that is associated with Marriott Bonvoy. Examples of such credit cards include the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless credit card and the Marriott Bonvoy Bold credit card. Elite members of Marriott Bonvoy do not receive the additional six bonus points per dollar spent; however, they will receive one qualifying elite night credit for each night of the sailing, which will bring them closer to the next status tier and let them to move up more quickly.
In addition, if you book a pre- or post-hotel package through Marriott, the qualifying dollars you spend on the trip will count toward top Ambassador Elite rank.
Making a cruise reservation with Bonvoy points
You are also in luck if you want to use your points to get a free or cheap cruise; all you need to do is redeem them. Beginning on November 9th, members will be able to redeem 180,000 points to receive a $1,000 discount off the price of the cruise. Members can cash in as many points as they want, all the way up to the point where they receive a free vacation, and each successive redemption of 90,000 points will result in an extra $500 discount.
It is important to keep in mind that Marriott has recently announced that it will no longer use its current redemption charts beginning in 2019. These charts display the number of points that are required for a stay during off-peak, standard, or peak times of the year. If you are planning to redeem points, it is important to keep this information in mind. Instead, beginning in 2022, it will rely on a method known as “dynamic pricing,” which brings the cost of the rooms measured in points closer in line with the cash rate. Because of this, it is considerably more difficult to plan ahead given the increased likelihood of the points rate being subject to more frequent change. Therefore, the fact that Marriott has allotted a specific monetary value to the points that can be placed toward cruises is likely to be of assistance to those who travel.
