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  • On Aug 26, 2026
    Sheila from PA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Can you use DVC points to pay for a Disney cruise

    Ahoy Sheila and welcome to planDisney! From one Keystone State Disney Vacation Club Member to another, a special Welcome Home to you. It sounds like you want adventure on the high seas, so let’s talk about how you can use your Vacation Points towards a Disney cruise!

    Sheila, you’ll be happy to hear that you can use your Vacation Points towards a Disney cruise! In order to book a Disney cruise using your points, you’ll have to call Member Services. But first things first! You’ll need to know how many Vacation Points to exchange to book your cruise. Luckily, DVC provides point charts for each and every sailing. Just look for your desired destination, ship, and travel dates and click on the appropriate point chart. The point charts list the amount of points needed on a per person basis based on double occupancy of the stateroom. The bottom rows of the point chart show how many additional points are needed for third and fourth guests in the same stateroom.

    Sheila, for these types of exchanges there’s a couple pointers you’ll need to know. First, only DVC members eligible for Membership Extras can exchange points towards a Disney cruise. In addition, there’s a transaction fee associated with these exchanges. Lastly, for reservations within your current Use Year, you’ll have to book it prior to the last four months of your Use Year.

    Sheila, I sure hope you find your desired sailing so you can experience where magic meets the sea! If you have any further questions about your DVC membership, feel free to contact me and my fellow panelists here at planDisney!

    Your pal,

    Sean
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Meet the Panelist: Sean, Pennsylvania

Hey everyone! I’m Sean and I hail from the great Keystone State. I’m a devoted husband and proud girldad to two toddler princesses. When I’m not researching the latest in science and tech, you can find me practicing my “Hola!”, “Ni hao!”, and “Konnichiwa!” at EPCOT’s World Showcase, or running along the many great trails the Disney Resorts have to offer. I’m excited to share my tips and help you get the most out of your Disney vacations! Learn More About Sean

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