Hilton sails into a new partnership with Explora Journeys — which is the ultra-elegant ocean travel brand of the MSC Group — and that means that members of the Hilton Honors membership program have new ways to earn and redeem points starting next week.
Hilton Sails Into Partnership With Explora Journeys
Members of Hilton Honors can enjoy a more connected and rewarding travel experience through the partnership across both lodging stays and luxury ocean journeys — including:
- Earn ten base points for every United States dollar spent on fares
- Enjoy an exclusive discount of five percent off of all Explora Journeys fares
- Bonus points earning
- Enhanced benefits aligned to their current elite status tier
Whether you are planning a stop in icy Greenland, a Mediterranean escape, a Caribbean island-hopping adventure, or a voyage through Northern Europe, the partnership creates a more connected and rewarding travel experience across both land and sea — including elevated recognition on the brand’s newest ship, EXPLORA III following its maiden voyage this July.
Final Boarding Call
This news is being announced as interest in cruising continues to grow, with new research that was conducted by Hilton finding that almost 61 percent of Hilton Honors members plan to take a cruise within the next 24 months — and now, you can now be rewarded at sea with Hilton and Explora Journeys.
So — where would you like your Hilton Honors points to take you?
Photograph ©2025 by Brian Cohen.
