Carnival Rewards Loyalty Program Officially Launches
Love it or hate it, Carnival Cruise Line‘s new loyalty program is here to stay. The line officially launched Carnival Rewards on Tuesday, a program that replaces the former VIFP loyalty program.
Carnival Rewards introduces Carnival Rewards Points and Status Qualifying Stars, which are both earned based on spend instead of nights sailed. The line has also launched a milestone recognition program, which celebrates passengers as they reach key achievements based on the number of days sailed.
Carnival Rewards Points
With Carnival Rewards Points, travelers can earn and redeem rewards on a variety of things, regardless of status level.
- Guests earn 3 Points for every $1 spent on eligible Carnival purchases, including gratuities.
- Guests earn 1 Point for every 1 Casino Point remaining at the end of a sailing.
- Points can be redeemed toward future Carnival cruises and eligible onboard experiences, including shore excursions, specialty dining and spa treatments.
- Points are earned at the end of the sailing (posting approximately 14 days after sailing end date). Points can be redeemed as soon as they become available.
Status Qualifying Stars
Status within Carnival Rewards is determined through Status Qualifying Stars. Carnival fans will earn three stars for every $1 spent on eligible Carnival purchases, including gratuities. Every Casino Point earned also rewards 1 star.
There are four status levels in Carnival Rewards: Red (upon enrollment), Gold (upon earning 10,000 Stars), Platinum (upon earning 50,000 Stars), and Diamond (upon earning 100,000 Stars).
Status is earned during a two-year Status Qualifying Window and enjoyed during the remainder of that period and the following two-year status enjoyment window. The inaugural qualifying period will run from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028, giving passengers an extended opportunity to earn Status Qualifying Stars for the first qualifying window.
Carnival passengers can extend the value of their points and stars with the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard.
