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Have a mountain of Marriott Bonvoy points but don’t want to burn them on another cookie-cutter hotel stay? Enter: Marriott Bonvoy Moments.
This program lets Marriott Bonvoy members bid on — or buy outright — experiences ranging from luxury boxes at sporting events to dinners at exclusive restaurants and even cooking lessons with celebrity chefs.
It’s appealing to cardholders who want to use their points to buy something other than airline tickets and hotel stays. Heck, one Marriott Bonvoy loyalist spent more than 2 million points on the opportunity to make his own, custom Bellagio fountain show.
Let’s break it down — including a look at the best Marriott Bonvoy Moments available right now.
What Is Marriott Bonvoy Moments?
Marriott Bonvoy Moments is a rewards program that gives members the option to redeem points for unique experiences instead of traditional hotel or flight redemptions. These experiences range across categories including:
- Culinary: Food and wine festivals, chef-hosted dinners, cooking classes.
- Entertainment: Backstage passes, VIP concert seating.
- Lifestyle: High-end travel, cultural immersions (think: Monaco Grand Prix, an annual Formula One motor racing event).
- Sports: VIP suites and on-field access at major games.
- Partners: Experiences through Marriott’s corporate tie-ins (NFL, Chicago Cubs, Madison Square Garden, and more).
The program runs year-round, so as old experiences sell out, new ones are added.
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How to redeem Marriott Bonvoy Moments: Auctions vs. fixed price
There are two ways to snag a Bonvoy Moment:
1. Auctions
Bid using your points — and the highest bidder wins. These are typically reserved for rare or ultra-exclusive experiences. But beware: what looks cheap early on can skyrocket in the final minutes.
Case in point? Scott Krupa (the fountain show winner) said that his prized Bellagio experience was priced at just 1.3 million Bonvoys at five minutes until closing. Within just a few minutes, it spiked to more than 2 million.
Marriott's system has features to help automate your bidding. For example, you can preset the highest amount of points you’re willing to spend. The program automatically places bids for you until either you win or the bidding exceeds your limit.
2. Fixed-price purchases
No bidding war. Just lock in the experience with the listed point cost. These typically have a set number of redemptions available, so they’re exclusive — but not one-of-a-kind.
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Marriott Bonvoy Moments restrictions
Cap
Members can purchase up to five Bonvoy Moments experiences in a calendar year. Additionally, a single experience might have multiple packages within it (say, multiple sets of a pair of tickets to a concert, but members can only purchase two packages per experience (so you could bring four people if you bought two packages that included two tickets each).
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No refunds
All Marriott Bonvoy Moments purchases are final with no refunds. Once you’ve purchased your Bonvoy Moment, the points are immediately removed from your account and cannot be returned.
No transfers
Experiences may not be transferred. I Marriott believes that you have sold, marketed or reassigned your experience without Marriott’s explicit written consent, then you will lose the experience and your points will be forfeited.
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The best Bonvoy Moments available now
All of these play out in Las Vegas and are made possible by the partnership between MGM and Marriott Bonvoy.
"Best of Both Worlds" series
In March 2026, MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy launched a marquee new Moments series pairing Las Vegas properties with iconic global destinations. Each package starts in Vegas and continues to a second city — think Shadow Creek golf in Las Vegas followed by a championship course in Ireland, or a private boat on the Bellagio fountain lake followed by Lake Como.
Five dual-destination experiences are available, rolling out through late 2026:
Las Vegas to Miami — Bidding open now through March 30. Packages start at 100K points. Begins with Bruno Mars' The Romantic Tour at Allegiant Stadium, a two-night suite at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, and VIP access to The Pinky Ring. Continues in Miami Beach with concert tickets at Hard Rock Stadium, a three-night stay at UNFRAMED Autograph Collection, and a luxury culinary and art tour. (Las Vegas: April 9–11; Miami: September 17–20)
Las Vegas to Lake Como — Bidding opens April 13, closes April 24. Packages start at 150K points. Begins at Bellagio with a two-night suite, dinner at Carbone Riviera, and a private ride on the Fortuna yacht during the fountain show. Continues with a three-night suite stay in Lake Como, private lake boat tour, and curated fine dining. (Dates TBA)
Las Vegas to Kilkenny — Bidding opens April 25, closes April 30. Packages start at 100K points. A golf-focused package pairing Shadow Creek in Las Vegas with the championship course at Mount Juliet Estate in Ireland. Two-night stay at The Reserve at Park MGM; three-night stay at Mount Juliet Estate. (Las Vegas: May 2026; Kilkenny: September 2026)
Las Vegas to the Bahamas — Bidding opens July 8, closes July 28. Packages start at 100K points. Begins at Mandalay Bay with behind-the-scenes access at Shark Reef Aquarium. Continues with a three-night stay at Imperial Club at The Royal at Atlantis, snorkeling, and dining at Fish by José Andrés. (Las Vegas: August 2026; Bahamas: November 2026)
Las Vegas to London — Bidding opens September 16, closes September 30. Packages start at 100K points. Two-night suite at ARIA with dinner at Gymkhana, followed by a three-night stay at St. Ermin's Hotel in London and dinner at Michelin-starred Ambassadors Clubhouse. (Las Vegas: October 2026; London: December 2026)
The Las Vegas to Miami package is live for bidding now — the others open on a rolling basis through September.
Are Marriott Bonvoy Moments worth it?
Value-wise, you’ll usually squeeze more out of your Bonvoy stash by booking hotel nights — we estimate Bonvoy points are worth 0.8 cent each.
But when it comes to experiences you literally can’t buy with cash, Moments can be well worth the splurge — especially if you’ve got a large points balance and a bucket-list event on the horizon.
To assess value, divide the retail cost of the experience by the number of points it costs. If it exceeds 0.8 cent per point, you're coming out ahead.
» Learn more: How much are Marriott points worth?
If you’re points-rich and adventure-hungry, Marriott Bonvoy Moments might be your ticket to unforgettable memories. While not always the best dollar-for-point redemption, the emotional and exclusive value can far outweigh the math.
Looking for front-row seats to life’s most thrilling events? Your Bonvoy points might just be your backstage pass.
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