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Hilton Launches Honors Adventures, Adding Explora Journeys Cruises to Points Program

Hilton moves Honors beyond hotels with a cruise tie-up that offers a limited-time booking bonus ahead of full integration in summer 2026.

Overview

  • Hilton confirms a new Honors Adventures category and an exclusive partnership with Explora Journeys to bring luxury ocean voyages into the loyalty program.
  • Full earn-and-redeem benefits on Explora sailings are scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with exact redemption rates still undisclosed.
  • A preview offer grants 100,000 Hilton Honors bonus points per suite, an in‑suite welcome gift, and $200–$400 in journey credits for bookings made by June 7, 2026 for voyages through December 31, 2028.
  • Hilton highlights a curated set of 16 itineraries for added value, with broader destination options spanning the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland, the Caribbean, and more.
  • Explora currently operates two all‑suite ships (about 461 suites each) under MSC Group and plans to expand toward a six‑ship fleet by 2028, while Honors Adventures also incorporates Hilton’s existing AutoCamp glamping partnership.