At sea · Virgin Voyages
A five-night cruise, a balcony stateroom, about $360.
The first time points covered the cruise fare itself, not just the flight or the hotel.
Here’s what I did
Points covered the fare itself
I’d taken cruises before, but this was the first time points covered the cruise fare, not just a flight or a hotel. I transferred Chase Ultimate Rewards points to Virgin Red, which covered the cost of a five-night Virgin Voyages sailing in a balcony stateroom.
The points came from everyday purchases and welcome offers, not extravagant spending. It is exactly the kind of trip the Playbook helps beginners plan.
The trip
5 nights
Virgin Voyages, balcony stateroom
$360
Out of pocket, taxes and fees
Points
Chase Ultimate Rewards, transferred to Virgin Red
Want a trip like this?
The Playbook shows the responsible path from your first card to your first dream trip on points.