Rewards & Promotions
Leading a student tour is no small thing—and we believe in recognizing it properly. That’s why our rewards program goes well beyond the basics to thank you for the time, energy, and dedication you invest in creating life-changing travel experiences.
Whether you’re just getting started or already a seasoned Group Leader, here’s how we make it worth your while.
Bonus points if you catch the song lyrics we’ve tucked in throughout.
Voyager Rewards
Start Earning on First Beat
Travel Points
Normally point multipliers are earned through planning early or running a certain number of trips, but not this year.
You know when’s a great time to take a vacation? Right after a student tour. That’s where travel points come in. You put the time in watching the kids, now it’s time to relax.
How it works: Earn points for every traveler, every day of your tour. Redeem them for personal travel, student scholarships, future tours, and more.
The basics:
- 1 point per traveler, per day
- 25 students on a 10-day tour = 250 points
Lifetime 4x Multiplier Offer
Earn 4x points—for life.
Just enroll 15 travelers on any tour before March 1, 2026, and your points earning rate quadruples permanently.
Same math, way more value:
25 travelers × 10 days = 1,000 points (not 250!)
Works on this and any future tour, no matter when or where you travel.
Switching to Blue Dot?
Switching companies shouldn’t mean starting over. We’ll match your existing rewards points and loyalty status from other providers—so your past trips still count, even if they weren’t with us.
Just bring your account history. We’ll take it from there.
Trip Benefits
Comped like a Headliner
Teachers Travel Free
Planning a tour takes time. Leading one means giving up vacation days, chaperoning students overseas, and being “on” from wheels up to wheels down. We believe that kind of commitment should be recognized.
Our standard ratio is one free spot for every six students—but it’s your trip, your call.
Prefer a 5:1 ratio? Go for it. Want to stretch it to 10:1 or 20:1? That’s up to you.
You choose how many chaperones you need, and we’ll make it work.
First-Time Leader? Join Us
Leading your first student tour can feel overwhelming—we get it. That’s why we invite new Group Leaders to a pre-tour training weekend led by experienced educators.
You’ll learn the basics, ask the real questions, and walk away feeling ready.
Travel Protection & Medical Coverage
It’s not just the travelers that get Peace of Mind for no cost - All Group Leaders and chaperones (age 69 and under) are automatically covered by our included Blue Dot On Tour Travel Protection.
Group Size Bonus
The More Voices, the Louder the Chorus
Strength in Numbers
We want as many students as possible to have these life-changing experiences, and let’s be honest – it’s also economically more efficient.
Earn your first bonus when you hit 10 paying travelers — and keep earning every 5 after that. Each time, choose either 150 bonus points or $300 cash.
Here’s how it adds up:
| Group Size | Bonus Tiers | Total Bonus |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Base | 150 pts or $300 |
| 15 | +1 tier | 300 pts or $600 |
| 20 | +2 tiers | 450 pts or $900 |
| 25 | +3 tiers | 600 pts or $1,200 |
Single Room Perks
After a day of being "on" with students, sometimes you just need space to decompress. Group Leaders who recruit 30+ travelers get a complimentary single room—your own quiet space to recharge, call home, or simply enjoy some peace.
Don't have 30 travelers? Use your points for a discounted single room upgrade. Not quite at 30? Use your points to upgrade at a discount. Because getting good sleep isn't a luxury when you're responsible for a group, it's essential.
Referral Bonuses
Pass the Mic, Share the Stage
Teachers trust other teachers. When you refer a colleague to Blue Dot, you're not just earning rewards, you're helping another educator discover what is possible in student travel.
Bring another teacher into the Blue Dot family: Earn 500 points or $1,000 once their group travels.
“Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is call.”
How to Redeem your Points?
Ready to Rock and Roll?
Educator Summits: Join other educators and staff to talk shop and learn about a new destination
Student Support: Turn points into scholarships or discounts
Cash or Travel: Use your points for personal trips, future tours, or cash payouts
Most redemption options unlock 30 days before your tour departs, and we’ll help you get the most from them.
“Someday girl, I don’t know when / We’re gonna get to that place where we really wanna go / And we’ll walk in the sun.”
You lead the trip. We'll reward the journey.
- 4x Multiplier applies to Group Leaders who enroll 15+ paying travelers on any tour by March 1, 2026.
- Cash rewards of $600 or more in a calendar year are subject to IRS 1099 reporting.
- Reward point values and eligible redemption options are subject to change.
- Referrals must be independent Group Leaders leading their own trips. Chaperones or co-leaders within your group do not qualify.
- Matching points bonus is subject to verification of your previous rewards history. Maximum point match value per trip may apply.
- Points have no cash value and are not transferable, except as specified by Blue Dot.
- Blue Dot reserves the right to update or discontinue any part of the rewards program—including point values, bonus tiers, and redemption options—with advance notice.
- Points do not expire for active Group Leaders. If no travel activity or referrals occur for 36 consecutive months, points may be forfeited.