The Marriott Vacation Club Adds Adventure Cruises to Its Portfolio

Marriott Vacation Club, a titan of the vacation ownership industry, recently announced the addition of six new adventure cruises for owners that offer unforgettable experiences in unique locations around the world. The adventure cruises are part of the ongoing expansion of the brand's Explorer Collection, one of four vacation collections within the points-based Marriott Vacation Club Destinations program. The adventure cruises vary in duration from four to 11 days and include expert guides, chefs preparing fresh regional cuisine, and on-shore excursions for an up-close view of wildlife in their native habitats, all in a small group setting.

“The Explorer Collection has greatly enhanced our product by offering a wide variety of innovative vacation experiences in addition to the traditional resort stays all using the same points-based currency,” said Brian Miller, executive vice president and chief sales and marketing officer, Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation. “Our owners have expressed high satisfaction with the increased flexibility and vacation options available to them, and these new adventure cruises reflect our commitment to providing ongoing value and benefits through unique vacation experiences worldwide."

Embark on a seven-day journey on the Amazon River aboard the brand new, 32-passenger Queen Violeta Amazon riverboat. Led by an Amazon Reserve naturalist guide, this adventure cruise offers daily excursions by motorized skiff to view exotic river and rainforest wildlife including toucans and pink dolphins, visits to local villages and exploration in Peru's Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve. Daily meals on the riverboat feature delicious, regional cuisine rounding out this rare glimpse of wildlife, local culture and life on the Amazon.



Soak in the beauty of Norway by ship, on foot and via Zodiac, from close-up encounters with icebergs and glaciers to the region's polar bears and plentiful wildlife. This package includes seven nights aboard the MS Expedition, Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team, educational programs and use of all necessary excursion gear.



An expert naturalist guides this catamaran tour of the incredible wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago. Guests receive seven nights in the Galapagos Islands aboard the Queen of the Galapagos motorized catamaran; two deluxe hotel nights; and all landings, excursions, equipment rentals and transportation.



Witness albatross, whales and rookeries of penguins in the Antarctic Peninsula and South Shetland Islands. This unforgettable vacation includes nine nights aboard the MS Expedition and one hotel night in Ushuaia, Zodiac excursions with an expert expedition team, educational programs and use of all necessary excursion gear.



Experience the famous island of Mykonos and the Greek capital, Athens, aboard a 50-foot sailing yacht. This full-boat charter for six to eight guests includes the ability to choose where to port en route and plenty of time for hiking, snorkeling and savoring local seafood. Your Chief Experience Office skipper will even handle your restaurant reservations.



Tour Thailand's most alluring islands -- from James Bond Island to the Sea Gypsy Village of Koh Pan Yi -- while snorkeling in hidden bays, relaxing on pristine beaches and feasting on Thai cuisine prepared by a local chef. This four-day or seven-day voyage aboard an 82-foot catamaran includes seven twin/double-occupancy cabins, a skipper and cook (accommodates up to 14 guests).

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