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6 comments
David
May 28, 2022
Does it count toward Hyatt Lifetime status?
Also, are the pricing the same if booked via other channels, or do they mark up like SLH hotel partnership?
Jarrod West
June 06, 2022
Hi David,
Any spend on Lindblad Expeditions counts towards lifetime Hyatt status. As far as I know, the pricing should be competitive against what you’d find on other channels.
Menard Jaramillo
February 16, 2023
I don’t have the full amount of points to redeem for the cruise.
Can you use points and cash?
Your thoughts on transferring reward points from Chase Reserve card to Hyatt?
Is buying Hyatt points a good strategy?
Thanks
Katie Seemann
February 16, 2023
Hi Menard,
I don’t think you can do a points and cash booking for Lindblad cruises but I am not 100% sure about that. You might need to call to confirm. As far as transferring Chase Reserve points to Hyatt…I do it all the time. However, I personally aim for Hyatt stays that get more than 2 cents per point in value. You’ll get ~1.6 cents per point using them for Lindblad cruises so it’s a good value, just not the best value you can get with your Chase/Hyatt points. I would only buy points if you can get them for less than the value you’ll get on your redemption (1.6 in this case). All of that being said, if using Hyatt points is the only way you’ll be able to go on a Lindblad cruise, no one will fault you for transferring Chase points and buying any extra you may need. I went on a Galapagos cruise last year and loved every minute of it. I always say that if points can get you a trip you wouldn’t otherwise do, then it’s a good redemption. I hope you can make it work…happy travels!
Sarah
May 12, 2023
A few months ago I was able to see the range of points required to book each Lindblad expedition using Hyatt points. Now, I can’t see that option on the website (when you search on the Hyatt/Lindblad website, it just takes you to generic search page with prices listed in cash only, no points). Hopefully they add this back soon as I was trying to decide on a trip, and knowing the required points is a must.
Katie Seemann
May 22, 2023
Hi Sarah,
I would suggest calling the number listed on the Hyatt/Lindblad site (866-537-5099) if you have questions about the points cost for a specific cruise. They should be able to provide that information.
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