How to Cancel a Divi Resorts Timeshare
Own a Divi Resorts timeshare in Aruba, Bonaire, Barbados, St. Croix, or St. Maarten? Divi’s island properties are beautiful, but understanding your contract’s actual jurisdiction is the first step to figuring out your options.
Is It a Deeded Timeshare or a Right-to-Use Membership?
Divi Resorts timeshares vary by property, so check your specific contract. Some are deeded, fixed-week interests, while others operate more like club or points-based access. Since Divi properties span multiple Caribbean islands, the ownership structure isn’t uniform across the portfolio. Your deed or purchase agreement will tell you which one you actually own.
What Rescission Rights Do You Actually Have?
This is where Divi gets confusing for a lot of owners. Divi Resorts is headquartered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, which leads some buyers to assume North Carolina’s rescission law applies. But your contract’s governing law usually depends on where you actually signed, not where the company’s mailing address sits. Some owners report their contract states the sale is final, with no cancellation instructions included at all. That’s a serious claim, and it varies contract to contract, so don’t take anyone’s word for it — including mine. Pull your actual purchase agreement and look for a section labeled “right to cancel” or “rescission.” If you bought within the last few days, act immediately and send written notice by certified mail. If that window has closed, you still have paths forward. Click here to learn about about Aruba’s consumer protection laws.
What Owners Are Saying Online
Owner complaints about Divi center on a few repeat themes. Rising maintenance fees show up constantly, along with confusion over the RCI exchange program bonus weeks some owners were promised at purchase. Several owners describe difficulty getting a straight answer from the resort about what their contract actually guarantees long-term. None of this means you’re stuck — it just means going in with clear expectations matters.
Your Options to Cancel
If you’re past your rescission window, you’re not out of options. Here’s how the paths typically break down, from lowest cost to highest.
If your timeshare is paid off:
| Option | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DIY Cancellation App | $499 | Owners comfortable preparing their own documents using templates and step-by-step instructions |
| Document Preparation Service | $1,500 | Owners who want a personal contract review and custom-prepared documents |
| Attorney or Exit Company | $5,000–$10,000 | Owners who want full-service legal representation |
If you still owe a balance:
| Option | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| DIY Cancellation App | $499 | Owners comfortable preparing their own documents using templates and step-by-step instructions |
| Document Preparation Service | $2,500 | Owners who want a personal contract review and custom-prepared documents through the collections process |
| Attorney or Exit Company | $5,000–$10,000 | Owners who want full-service legal representation |
About Me
I spent 15 years on the resort side of this industry — including working directly with Caribbean properties — before switching sides to help owners get out. I’ve personally guided 230+ clients through cancellations, and I wrote the book Everything About Timeshares: Before, During and After the Sale based on what I saw from the inside. I know how island-jurisdiction contracts like Divi’s get written, because I helped write ones like them.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re not sure which category you fall into, I offer a free 3-question review to point you in the right direction before you spend a dime. No pressure, no obligation — just an honest read on your situation from someone who’s done this hundreds of times.