Hilton Honors adds luxury cruise rewards with Explora Journeys

Hilton Honors members can now earn 10 points per US dollar spent on bookings and redeem points for luxury ocean voyages with Explora Journeys. The partnership also offers a 5 % discount on all cruise fares and status‑based onboard benefits, such as a complimentary welcome cocktail for Gold members, Journey Experience Credits for Diamond members, and, for Diamond Reserve members, private port transfers and a behind‑the‑scenes bridge tour, subject to availability. Points earned on cruises count toward Hilton elite status.

The collaboration expands Hilton’s loyalty program beyond hotel stays to immersive travel, giving members access to Explora Journeys itineraries across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, the U.S. East Coast, the Caribbean and Central America, including the debut season of the new ship EXPLORA III in July. Hilton’s Mark Weinstein and Explora Journeys President Anna Nash highlighted the shared focus on design‑led experiences, personalized hospitality and the “Ocean State of Mind.”