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Interested in winning a Norwegian cruise for two people and 100,000 Marriott Bonvoy points? Marriott is holding its annual sweepstakes with a big grand prize. Two additional first-prize winners will get 50,000 bonus points but no cruise. You'll need to submit your entry by December 31, 2024, to be eligible for these prizes — here's how.
How To Enter the Marriott Cruise Sweepstakes
To join this Marriott sweepstakes, just go to the entry page and enter your details. Unlike in past years, you only need to submit your email and zip code. Your Marriott Bonvoy membership number and your name are optional.
Members can enter the sweepstakes until December 31, 2024. Marriott will notify the winners by January 30, 2025 — 30 days after the sweepstakes ends. Winners have three days to claim their prize and sign an Affidavit of Eligibility, Liability, and (where legal) Publicity Release.
Only residents of the U.S. age 21 or older can enter and entries are limited to one per Bonvoy member.
Grand prize
One lucky Bonvoy member will win a cruise for two with Norwegian Cruise Lines, valued up to $5,000, plus 100,000 Bonvoy points. Members must redeem the cruise voucher with Marriott Cruise with Points by October 31, 2025, for travel through March 31, 2026.
Travelers must present a credit card when boarding the cruise to cover any expenses beyond the $5,000 prize limit. The taxable value of the grand prize is $5,750 between the cruise and bonus points. But the value could be far greater if you're able to redeem the 100,000 points for more than 0.75¢ apiece — which is what Marriott suggests each one is worth.
First prize
Two first-prize winners will receive 50,000 Bonvoy points. These are valued at $625 per the terms and conditions, or 1.25¢ apiece.
On average, AwardWallet users redeem Marriott points for 0.94¢ each, so these prizes are more likely worth approximately $470.
Related: Do Marriott Bonvoy Points Expire?
Key terms
- Enter the sweepstakes with your email and zip code by December 31, 2024.
- Marriott will select the cruise sweepstakes winners by January 30, 2025.
- Winners have 3 days from notification to claim their prize.
- The cruise includes ship accommodations, ocean transportation, standard on-board meals, some non-alcoholic beverages, and most entertainment aboard the ship.
- Winners are responsible for transportation to/from departure/arrival ports, alcoholic and some other beverages, gratuities, shore excursions, telephone/Internet/Wi-Fi access while on-board the cruise ship, incidentals, personal expenses, and travel/medical/baggage insurance.
- All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply.
- Find additional terms and conditions here.
It's also worth noting that there are tax implications if you win — so bear this in mind if you're considering entering. According to the terms and conditions:
“The value of the prizes will be taxable to winners as income. All federal, state and local taxes and any other costs and expenses associated with the acceptance and/or use of prize not specifically provided for in these Official Rules are solely the winner’s responsibility. Winner is solely responsible for reporting and paying any and all applicable taxes. Winner must provide the Sponsor with valid identification and a valid taxpayer identification number or social security number before any prize will be awarded. All winners will have income reported to them on a 2025 IRS Form #1099 and a copy of said form will be sent to the IRS.”
Our Take
This sweepstakes is definitely worth entering if you're a Marriott Bonvoy member. No purchase is necessary, you don't have to stay at a hotel, and you don't even have to submit more than your email and zip code. The odds of winning will, of course, depend on how many people enter. Just remember to submit your entry by December 31, 2024.
Read More: All Current Marriott Bonvoy Promotions
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