A New Way to Stay at Sea: Hilton Honors and Explora Journeys Launch New Luxury Ocean Travel Rewards

Hilton Honors’ new partnership with Explora Journeys marks a significant expansion of loyalty rewards into luxury ocean travel.

Key Benefits for Hilton Honors Members
- Earn & Redeem Points: 10 base Points per $1 spent on fares.
- Exclusive Discounts: 5% off all Explora Journeys fares.
- Tier-Based Perks:
- Gold: Welcome cocktail party with ship leadership.
- Diamond: Extra Journey Experience Credits.
- Diamond Reserve: Bridge tour, private port transfers, and full suite of benefits.
- Elite Status: All eligible stays count toward Hilton Honors elite status.

Explora Journeys Experience
- Fleet: EXPLORA III debuts July 2026, LNG-powered and sustainability-focused.
- Destinations:
- Mediterranean – sunlit islands, historic ports, hidden coves.
- Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland & North America’s East Coast – fjords, dramatic landscapes, cultural cities.
- Caribbean & Central America – turquoise seas, Panama Canal, private island escapes.

Leadership Perspectives
- Mark Weinstein (Hilton CMO): “Our partnership with Explora Journeys is about giving Hilton Honors members new ways to dream and new ways to Stay.”

- Anna Nash (President, Explora Journeys): “This reflects a shared commitment to exceptional hospitality and recognizing each guest as an individual.”

This collaboration blends Hilton’s global hospitality reach with Explora Journeys’ European luxury ocean travel, offering members a seamless way to enjoy curated itineraries while being rewarded both on land and at sea.