Are there ever last minute cruise exchange discounts?

[cruisehopeful]

I feel like it's a no. DCL offers discounted last minute sailings to fill the ships. Does DVC ever get discount point exchanges for those?

 

[VGCgroupie]

This would be a great idea if they did. Helps us and helps them. Someone at DVD needs to figure out how to make swapping into other Disney products a better value.

 

[Mommb]

I have not noticed adjustments to the DVC point charts for cruises after they are released. I can't say for sure that has never happened, but since the same point chart lists all of the cruises for an entire location or season, I don't think the point charts ever reflect any changes to specific cruises.

 

[VGCgroupie]

Pretty sure it's a no because I have seen cruise expert @HyperspaceMountainPilot mention this would be a good thing to do.

 

[muppets3d]

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/dcl-sailing-offer-member-2025

 

[cruisehopeful]

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/dcl-sailing-offer-member-2025

I forgot about that. I think I blocked it out because I am already booked on a different ship during the special.

Hopefully, they will continue to offer these. 30% off if booked with points is actually pretty helpful, even before the on board credit.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

https://disneyvacationclub.disney.go.com/dcl-sailing-offer-member-2025

If I’m not reading it wrong (then or now)— it’s simply a $250 discount for DVC members who book direct, right?

 

[muppets3d]

If I’m not reading it wrong (then or now)— it’s simply a $250 discount for DVC members who book direct, right?

There was a 30% discount that everyone is eligible for. The DVC perk was an additional $250 onboard credit. It's all on the website.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

There was a 30% discount that everyone is eligible for. The DVC perk was an additional $250 onboard credit. It's all on the website.

Right, so the DVC benefit is a credit worth maybe $1-2/pt used for the cruise?

I think the OP was asking if Disney discounted points bookings the way they discount cash bookings.

 

[muppets3d]

Right, so the DVC benefit is a credit worth maybe $1-2/pt used for the cruise?

I think the OP was asking if Disney discounted points bookings the way they discount cash bookings.

I don't know if the points charts ever change after they're issued, even if prices go down. But they also don't change if prices go up - which historically is more likely with DCL.

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

I don't know if the points charts ever change after they're issued, even if prices go down. But they also don't change if prices go up - which historically is more likely with DCL.

This is a great counterpoint. I mean the value is so bad the pricing would really have to skyrocket…but sometimes it does, especially around the holidays.

 

[Sandisw]

I feel like it's a no. DCL offers discounted last minute sailings to fill the ships. Does DVC ever get discount point exchanges for those?

If DCL has a discount, then you should be able to get that same discount off points.

You have to call MS.

 

[Sandisw]

If I’m not reading it wrong (then or now)— it’s simply a $250 discount for DVC members who book direct, right?

I believe that the points get discounted when there is a cash DCL discount.

The $250 is just a bonus for select sailings…you can get with a Disney Visa as well.

 

[Cfabar1]

Did not know about the points being discounted as well. May try that in the future!

 

[airjay75]

Based on my very limited research, seems like you're much better off point swapping through the site sponsor or their largest competitor. Would be delighted for someone to tell me that's wrong, and that you can actually get a better deal doing an exchange directly with Disney/DVC.

 

[muppets3d]

Based on my very limited research, seems like you're much better off point swapping through the site sponsor or their largest competitor. Would be delighted for someone to tell me that's wrong, and that you can actually get a better deal doing an exchange directly with Disney/DVC.

It depends on what you mean by deal. You will certainly spend fewer points if you go through a third-party broker. But in terms of the amount of friction in the process, an exchange through DVC is much easier.

 

[VGCgroupie]

It depends on what you mean by deal. You will certainly spend fewer points if you go through a third-party broker. But in terms of the amount of friction in the process, an exchange through DVC is much easier.

It would benefit everyone even Disney if it were easier and more reasonable. Hopefully DVD realizes this eventually.