Cruises

The world doesn’t end at water’s edge. Why should your points?

Choose from among the premier cruise lines of the world including Carnival, Royal Caribbean
International^®, Princess, Holland America Line and more.

Your points will take you even more places

THE Club® and the premier cruise lines of the world are proud to present a travel programme exclusively for members. Now you can turn your points into CRUISES by redeeming your points toward any cruise booked through the Diamond Resorts call centre with one of our preferred cruise lines. The itineraries, ships and destinations are virtually endless—including the Caribbean, Alaska, Mexico, the Orient, South Pacific, Mediterranean and more.

It's easy...

• To book a cruise and to speak with a cruise agent call 0345 359 0005 and select the travel option.
• Let your cruise agent know that you are interested in the Member Benefits CRUISES member benefit.
• Your cruise agent will inform you of the number of points needed to pay for your cruise or to apply a discount to your cruise.
• Start packing and set sail!

Cruise Redemption

With new redemption values for our Silver, Gold and Platinum members, you have even more value and choice with THE Club^®.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many points do I need for a cruise?

A: It depends on the cruise you choose and how many points you have in THE Club^®.
Refer to Important Information regarding the maximum number of points allowable. The number of points needed depends on the cruise you select, and
you can pay for any remaining balance by credit card. Please see table for cruise points redemption for values.

Q: Can I apply my points to the cost of a cruise for the person travelling with me?

A: Yes. Your points are applied toward the cost of the entire cruise, regardless of how
many passengers are travelling with you.

Q: Are there limitations on the cruise line or itinerary when I redeem points?

A: You can use points toward any cruise purchased through Diamond Resorts call center, subject to the rules governing the use of your points.

Q: Can my points be used toward the purchase of airfare accompanying my cruise?

A: Yes, either for flights purchased through the cruise line as part of your cruise package or for flights purchased separately.

Q: What happens if our plans change?

A: In respect of any monetary contribution paid, the rules of the cruise provider apply for all cancellations and amendments. In respect of any redeemed points, the rules and regulations of Diamond Resorts European Collection will apply.

Q: Is there a processing fee for using this programme?

A: There is a non-refundable processing fee of £50 for Standard members, £35 for Silver members, £25 for Gold members and free for Platinum members.

Q: How do I get started?

A: To speak with a cruise agent, call Diamond Resorts call centre at 0345 359 0005 and select the option for travel.

Important Information

Your account must be current with management fees paid up-to-date and no outstanding balance to participate in THE Club^® exchange benefit programme, and the member must be part of the travelling party to use this benefit. Points may be redeemed for cruises until 31 March for Standard members, 31 May for Silver members, 31 July for Gold members and 30 September for Platinum members. The redemption value of points as quoted is valid until 31 December and then is subject to review. After 1 July, points can only be redeemed from the following year's allocation by borrowing points from the following calendar year. Points allocated in the current year and redeemed for flights can be used for travel dates in the current and following year. A deposit will be required from you if you want to redeem points from the following use year. Cruise bookings made using the following year’s points will be cancelled if your following year's management fees are not paid on time. Members may exchange from 2,500 points up to 50,000 points or up to their annual allotment, whichever is less, for any combination of benefits from all cruise providers. There is a non-refundable processing fee of £50 for Standard members, £35 for Silver members, £25 for Gold members and free for Platinum members, per cabin (with the exception of Premiere members who receive FREE processing fees). Applicable fees will be collected at the time of the transaction. Any national or local taxes, or any fees assessed at the time of the ticketing are the responsibility of the passenger. Cruise travel is subject to the terms and conditions of the cruise provider as detailed on the cruise booking/ticket. All reservations are subject to availability. Diamond Resorts retains the unilateral right to cancel or amend this programme at any time. Any such modifications will not affect confirmed bookings. This does not affect your statutory rights. These travel services are arranged on your behalf by Interval Travel Ltd in association with the relevant supplier. Diamond Resorts its affiliates, and subsidiaries, makes no warranty, express or implied, as to the condition, capacity, performance or any other aspect of the activities, events, or service providers listed herein. No inquiry has been made into the activities or events, or the qualifications or the quality of services offered by the providers. Do not consider this an endorsement of or recommendation for any of the activities, events, or providers. Your contract with the relevant supplier is created when the agent redeems your points. In the event that you cancel a booking, the proportion of the redeemed points that will be returned to you shall be governed by the rules and regulations of Diamond Resorts European Collection Ltd. The proportion of any monetary contribution that will be refunded to you shall be governed by the terms and conditions of the relevant cruise provider. In some cases, these proportions will differ. THE Sampler and Explorer members cannot use their points to redeem for Member Benefits.

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