I booked 7 night from Barcelona for only 120k points 2 people include everything. when the transfer bonus was 30%. Looking forward for this trip. To me it’s definitely worth better than business class for a few hours.
cash rate at $2500+, redemption at 120,000 points for two people, still over 2 cents per point. not a bad deal at all. may have been cheaper in 2023 but we don't have a time machine
I booked this back in May when there was a 30% Amex bonus transfer to Virgin. Booked the 5-night Dominican one for 89,000. The awesome part is that this is for two people per cabin as opposed to how other cruise lines charge per person.
I'm the same way with cruises, but I'll give Virgin Cruise a try since Virgin Atlantic is my go to partner bookings. On a non related topic, your channel was mentioned in Frequent Miler's latest podcast congrats!
If I'm not mistaken, for Capital One credit card owner is unable to transfer/convert points to Virgin. AFAIK by booking Virgin using C1 is meaning only got 2 points because travel category, then cover those travel expenses using points with ratio 1:1.
Hey Max, I love your informative videos. Just wondering, since I am a Canadian with AMEX account, will I be able to link my Virgin Atlantic Rewards with Virgin Red? I believe you can only open a Virgin Red Acct if you're from the USA (not from Canada). Thanks.
Devalued by 100%+ from 2023. Booked Virgin Voyages 8 days European cruise last year for 62K Virgin Atlantic miles + $0. Best cruise Ive ever been to (I've been to 11). But I dont believe the new point rates are a good deal at all.
cash rate at $2500+, redemption at 120,000 points for two people, still over 2 cents per point. not a bad deal at all. may have been cheaper in 2023 but we don't have a time machine
@@MaxMilesPoints Still an "okay" redemption, it was a "phenomenal" one last year. I think its because I already redemeed it at a lower rate knowing its double now..
@@Re3iRtH it was a promotional rate to get some people hooked and sailing. Now that they attracted a bigger customer base, they can raise the cost. I think next year it will be even more expensive, especially when they start the west coast cruises.
@@eltipo223 Maybe but at the end of the day its < 1% of people who are using points to pay for the cruise. It's only select sailings and during the hottest (off peak) months that you could use points
Hi, could you see if theres anything for flights from Toronto/Vancouver to Pakistan (islamabad/Peshawar/Lahore/Karachi) ? The best way to redeem points for this?
max can you do a video on BILT and the alaska airlines transfer bonus that is happening in july! please tell us if it is worth it. i am a frequent traveler to asia. if we transfer points over to alaska, will the points have an expiration date? please i hope you see this
Alaska Airlines is formally part of OW now. Also, they still have partnership with JAL with pretty good redemption rates. Look for a redemption and if it's available then transfer and book.
Hey Max , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos , make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth to grow your channel ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
I think his editing and thumbnails are just fine. His content fits a very niche area on the credit card points game space on YT; actual, real world examples of redemptions. Demonstrations regarding how to, search, transfer and redeem. If he were to expand his content it would be *maybe* credit card strategy and then how to utilize those points. That's getting dangerously close to "Sebby Zone" though, and Sebby is *very good* at that specific area. However, I do like how he's branched out into Cruise redemptions (maybe just this one video), and I have nearly zero interest in cruises. But, if there's other activities involving points redemptions then I think anyone is open to that type of content if it can provide value to the viewer.
What a stud! Spending all this time teaching us something you hate doing. That’s very thoughtful actually. Good to know!
Literally just learned about virgin red/virgin atlantic connection this morning when I booked My first flight on points
😂 so funny. I was thinking I hate cruises, but gonna watch anyway. The first thing you say is “I hate cruises”. 😂
me too
HAHAHha well Virgin Voyages is one I do want to try (even though I hate cruises) because it’s such a good deal
same, I would likely never do a cruise (till I can't hike/walk well) but I watched cause max keeps his vids short and sweet :)
I booked 7 night from Barcelona for only 120k points 2 people include everything.
when the transfer bonus was 30%. Looking forward for this trip. To me it’s definitely worth better than business class for a few hours.
Nice! Definitely a good redemption and an easy one too! Hope you enjoy the cruise!
@@MaxMilesPoints thank you
I did the 8 days "French Daze Ibiza Nights" last year for 62K Virgin miles. Double the points cost now, imo not that great of a deal
cash rate at $2500+, redemption at 120,000 points for two people, still over 2 cents per point. not a bad deal at all. may have been cheaper in 2023 but we don't have a time machine
I booked this back in May when there was a 30% Amex bonus transfer to Virgin. Booked the 5-night Dominican one for 89,000. The awesome part is that this is for two people per cabin as opposed to how other cruise lines charge per person.
You just answer my question, how was it ?
Please note Miami sailings have taxes and fees of $200 per person
FIRST!!!
you're the goat max!!!
thanks for the info, been waiting for this!!!
I used all your tips when you posted about it on Instagram and we’re going on our cruise in September. Thanks for the help!
Agreed…although just back from Antarctica with a total of 148 passengers. This is my size.
Cruising is such a fun time!
I'm the same way with cruises, but I'll give Virgin Cruise a try since Virgin Atlantic is my go to partner bookings. On a non related topic, your channel was mentioned in Frequent Miler's latest podcast congrats!
Whaaaa I’ll have to give it a listen thanks for letting me know!
If I'm not mistaken, for Capital One credit card owner is unable to transfer/convert points to Virgin.
AFAIK by booking Virgin using C1 is meaning only got 2 points because travel category, then cover those travel expenses using points with ratio 1:1.
My plan is to use my transfer bonus UR points for Air France flights, however, Virgin cruises is my backup plan.
Thank you cruises is my favorite thing to do 🎉
Glad to hear it!
I did a Caribbean cruise this June and I’m doing a Mediterranean cruise in August. I booked them with points! Virgin is great
Booked one a few weeks back to take my brother on his first cruise. Love Virgin because I hate kids.
No screaming kids at the pool 🙌
My wife hates cruises too, but we're going on 2 in the short term future lol. Royal Caribbean in November and Disney in March.
😂😂
Sadly when you come back she’s still gonna hate it. Go on Virgin Voyages!
I haven't been on a cruise yet because it doesn't seem like the type of traveling for me, but I definitely want to try Virgin Voyages at least once!
Hey Max, I love your informative videos. Just wondering, since I am a Canadian with AMEX account, will I be able to link my Virgin Atlantic Rewards with Virgin Red? I believe you can only open a Virgin Red Acct if you're from the USA (not from Canada). Thanks.
Wait the cruise is for two people with no additional fee for the 2nd person? I’m confused
Hi
Thanks for the informative video. Can we book this through points from India
any cruise that allows family, including kids
I would be willing to to try a cruise for that amount of miles for two people! How can I get your redemption calculator?
Devalued by 100%+ from 2023. Booked Virgin Voyages 8 days European cruise last year for 62K Virgin Atlantic miles + $0. Best cruise Ive ever been to (I've been to 11).
But I dont believe the new point rates are a good deal at all.
cash rate at $2500+, redemption at 120,000 points for two people, still over 2 cents per point. not a bad deal at all. may have been cheaper in 2023 but we don't have a time machine
@@MaxMilesPoints Still an "okay" redemption, it was a "phenomenal" one last year. I think its because I already redemeed it at a lower rate knowing its double now..
@@Re3iRtH it was a promotional rate to get some people hooked and sailing. Now that they attracted a bigger customer base, they can raise the cost. I think next year it will be even more expensive, especially when they start the west coast cruises.
@@eltipo223 Maybe but at the end of the day its < 1% of people who are using points to pay for the cruise. It's only select sailings and during the hottest (off peak) months that you could use points
Hi, could you see if theres anything for flights from Toronto/Vancouver to Pakistan (islamabad/Peshawar/Lahore/Karachi) ? The best way to redeem points for this?
max can you do a video on BILT and the alaska airlines transfer bonus that is happening in july! please tell us if it is worth it. i am a frequent traveler to asia. if we transfer points over to alaska, will the points have an expiration date? please i hope you see this
Alaska Airlines is formally part of OW now. Also, they still have partnership with JAL with pretty good redemption rates. Look for a redemption and if it's available then transfer and book.
Isn't Virgin adults only?
Yup it’s mentioned in the video
you upload the video today and the 30% bonus was due on june 15 😢
Careful! Cruise UA-cam is intense. They might come for you
Hey Max , really nice video ! I was wondering if I could help you with more Quality Editing in your videos , make a highly engaging Thumbnail and also help you with the overall youtube strategy and growth to grow your channel ! Pls let me know what do you think ?
I think his editing and thumbnails are just fine. His content fits a very niche area on the credit card points game space on YT; actual, real world examples of redemptions. Demonstrations regarding how to, search, transfer and redeem. If he were to expand his content it would be *maybe* credit card strategy and then how to utilize those points. That's getting dangerously close to "Sebby Zone" though, and Sebby is *very good* at that specific area. However, I do like how he's branched out into Cruise redemptions (maybe just this one video), and I have nearly zero interest in cruises. But, if there's other activities involving points redemptions then I think anyone is open to that type of content if it can provide value to the viewer.