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Nov 6, 2026

3 Thrilling Sam's Club Vacations You Can Take This Winter and Save up to $1K

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Written by Sean Bryant
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3 Thrilling Sam's Club Vacations You Can Take This Winter and Save up to $1K

Most people think of Sam’s Club as a place to buy in bulk and reduce their grocery bill, but it’s also a great way to save money on this winter’s vacation. From hotels and cruises to theme parks and even shows and events, Sam’s Club will help you stretch your travel budget further.

Here’s a look at three Sam’s Club Vacations you could take this winter and save around $1,000.

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There are many benefits to vacationing on a cruise. You can visit several destinations on one trip, everything is conveniently located on the boat and, most importantly, cruises are affordable.

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If cruising has been something you’ve been thinking about for this winter, consider the six-day Eastern Caribbean Carnival Cruise. This cruise will depart from Miami, Florida, on January 3, 2027 and return on January 9. Along the way, you’ll visit the following locations:

  • Celebration Key, Bahamas

  • Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

  • Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

On board, there are several restaurants, all included in your fare. Plus, you can enjoy a ropes course, water park, basketball court, casino and more.

Booking a cruise in January 2027 will save you a significant amount of money compared to going a few months later in June. You can book an interior room for $415 per person and earn $75 in Sam’s Cash. If you wait until June, you would pay $940 and receive $160 in Sam’s Cash.

A winter cruise to several warm destinations would save you $525 per person, not factoring in the Sam’s Club Cash.

If you’d prefer to head to the Western Caribbean, you might enjoy the winter savings you’ll get from this seven-day CocoCay and Western Caribbean cruise on a Royal Caribbean Star of the Seas ship. You’ll visit all of the following places on this seven-day voyage.

  • Costa Maya, Mexico

  • Roatán, Honduras

  • Cozumel, Mexico

  • Perfect Day at CocoCay (Bahamas)

There are dozens of restaurants available to enjoy throughout the week, plus you’ll be able to enjoy nightly Broadway shows and live music. If you’re traveling with kids, they’ll enjoy the waterpark, rock climbing wall, surf simulator and more.

Seven nights on this cruise in December will cost $1,026 per person for an interior room. This includes $170 in Sam’s Cash. If you delay your vacation until June, the trip would cost $2,001 with $385 in Sam’s Cash.

Most people would enjoy a winter vacation to the Caribbean, and being able to save $975 would dispel any buyer's remorse.

If you’ve ever thought about visiting the Panama Canal, this 11-night Panama Canal Cruise on Norwegian Cruise Line would be the perfect opportunity. Plus, traveling in November and December can save you more than $1,000 per person compared to going in April.

Booking a November cruise would cost $769 per person, with $45 in Sam’s Cash, but the April trip would set you back $1,809 per person, with $535 in Sam’s Cash.

One thing to keep in mind is that the routes differ slightly, but the trips are the same length, and you’ll visit both Colombia and Panama. Sometimes a little flexibility can make a big difference in cost:

By choosing to leave at the end of November, you’ll visit locations that include:

  • Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

  • Cartagena, Colombia

  • Colon, Panama

  • Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama

  • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

  • Falmouth, Jamaica

  • Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

If you choose to go in April, you’d end up visiting:

  • Georgetown, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands

  • Cartagena, Colombia

  • Colon, Panama

  • Panama Canal/Gatun Lake, Panama

  • Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

  • Harvest Caye, Belize

  • Cozumel, Mexico

Prices, extras and availability vary by travel dates and are subject to change. Check booking deadlines before reserving.

This article was provided by MoneyLion.com for informational purposes only and should not be construed as financial, legal or tax advice.

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Sean Bryant
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Sean Bryant is a Denver-based digital marketer and freelance writer specializing in personal finance and real estate. With more than 15 years of writing experience, his work has appeared in many of the industry's top publications.
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