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You can use Marriott points for cruises by booking through Marriott’s "Cruise With Points" program, which allows full or partial payment with Marriott points. The minimum redemption amount is 63,000 points, which gives you a $250 credit toward your cruise.
Participating cruise lines include Carnival, Disney, Royal Caribbean, Viking and more.
How to Use Points to Book Marriott Cruises
- Go to Marriott’s "Cruise With Points" website.
- Scroll down and click “Redeem Points” at the bottom right.
- Use the “Cruise Search” tool and select your cruise details, then click “Search.”
- Pick the cruise you want and call 800-596-0452 to make a reservation with your Marriott points. Final booking requires a phone call when you pay with points.
When you redeem Marriott points for cruises, you’ll get a value of 0.4 cents per point, which is much lower than the 0.82 cents per point you would typically get when redeeming for Marriott award nights.
Marriott Points Redemption for Cruises
| Points | Credit Amount |
| 63,000 | $250 |
| 125,000 | $500 |
| 250,000 | $1,000 |
| 625,000 | $2,500 |
| 1,250,000 | $5,000 |
By booking a cruise through Marriott’s “Cruise With Points,” members receive discounted rates and a 110% best price guarantee. This means that if you find a lower price on another website within 48 hours of booking, Marriott will refund you 110% of the difference.
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Is buying Marriott points worth it?
No, Marriott points are not worth buying because each point costs 1.25 cents, while they can be redeemed for an average value of only 0.82 cents per point. For example, 1,000 points cost $12.50 to buy but have a redemption value of just $8.2 in hotel stays.
Marriott Points Purchase vs. Redemption Value
| Number of Points | Cost | Value When Redeemed for Hotel Stays |
How many Marriott points do you need for a free night?
You need 5,000 to 100,000 Marriott points for a free night in a standard room. The exact number of Marriott points you will need to cover a one-night stay depends on the type of room you select, the hotel location, and the date of your stay.
It’s also important to note that the Marriott program does allow you to pay with a combination of points and cash when booking a stay. Keep that in...
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50,000 Marriott Bonvoy points are worth an average of $410, according to WalletHub data. You will get the best value for your Marriott Bonvoy points when you redeem them for hotel stays, but there are multiple redemption options.
How Much Marriott Bonvoy Points Are Worth
| Category | Value |
| Average Value of 50,000 Points | $410 |
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