Marriott Vacation Club Destinations Owners enjoy vacation flexibility and vacation choices at all levels of membership.
What are the levels of Membership?
Basic membership is 2,500 to 6,500 Vacation Club Points.
Premier Status is 6,500 to 12,999 Vacation Club Points.
Premier Plus Status is 13,000+ Vacation Club Points.
Following you will find an explanation of benefits available at each level of ownership.
1. Reservation Windows with Point Premium:
Basic Ownership: 13 months 7+ nights
Premier Status: N/A
Premier Plus Status: N/A
2. Enjoy longer reservation windows with no point premiums:
Basic Ownership: 12 months 7+ nights 10 months 1+ night
Premier Status: 13 months 7+ nights 10 months 1+ night
Premier Plus Status: 13 months 1+ night
3. Last Minute Reservations Point Discounts:
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: 25% discount 30 days prior to arrival
Premier Plus Status: 30% discount 60 days prior to arrival
4. Rental Discounts: Enjoy an additional discount on nightly rentals at Marriott Vacation Club resorts.
Basic Ownership: 25% off
Premier Status: 30% off
Premier Plus Status: 35% off
5. Trade for Marriott Rewards Points: Trade Vacation Club Points for Marriott Rewards points every year.
Basic Ownership: 50% every year
Premier Status: 65% every year (up to 135,200 Marriott Reward points)
Premier Plus Status: 75% every year (up to 312,000 Marriott Reward points)
6. Marriott Rewards Elite Status:
Basic Ownership: Earn by staying 50 nights (Gold Elite) or 75 nights (Platinum Elite) per year
Premier Status: Earn 3 years Gold Elite with Vacation Club points purchase
Premier Plus Status: Earn 3 years Platinum Elite with Vacation Club points purchase
7. Additional Luxury Cruise Tiers: Exclusive access to luxury cruise lines including Costa, Cunard, Holland America, Norwegian, Royal Caribbean and Viking River in destinations around the world. Members enjoy the ability to upgrade accommodations or enjoy unique experiences including cruises of 20+ nights, riverboat cruises and more.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: Yes
Premier Plus Status: Yes
8. Guided Tour Excursion Credit:
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: $100 credit per traveler
Premier Plus Status: $100 credit per traveler
9. Premier Events: Use Vacation Club points to attend the biggest games in professional football, basketball, golf and more. Packages typically include two event tickets, Marriott hotel stays, airport and event transfers and additional perks.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: Yes
Premier Plus Status: Yes
10. Select Luxury Club Residences: For a limited time, you can take advantage of accommodations at select Ritz-Carlton Destination Club resorts.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status:
Reservation windows are:
13 months prior to arrival
for 7+ nights and
10 months prior to arrival
for 1+ nights
Premier Plus Status reservation window is:
13 months prior to arrival
for 1+ nights
11. VIP Weekends: Enjoy exclusive two or three day access to special VIP Weekends, which include accommodations and additional special access perks.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: N/A
Premier Plus Status: Yes
12. Adventure Travel: Experience Adventure Cruises into unforgettable terrain.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: Yes
Premier Plus Status: Yes
13. Sailing Adventures: Experience yacht charters in some of the world’s most exotic destinations.
Basic Ownership: N/A
Premier Status: N/A
Premier Plus Status: Yes
Note: Pursuant to Exchange Procedures, offer, benefits and eligibility criteria to be a Premier or Premier Plus Owner are subject to change.
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