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Carnival Rewards Changes Explained + New AirAsia Cruise Deals! | Aussie Cruise News LIVE

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Creator's Key Takeaways

They should seize the day.

So, while most of the people on a ship will get off, um there is a portion of people that will stay on and you can get some cracker deals on board on a port day.

Carnival Rewards have announced um Carnival have announced this or just last week that they have pushed back the launch of the new rewards program until uh September next year.

Air Asia have um have partnered with Aravia now for a new cruise booking platform.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Look out for port day specials on board, especially for spa treatments and specialty dining.
โœ“Consider booking spa treatments on day one for longer cruises to get better prices.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting food quickly on the first day โ€” Go to the rear of the ship to Windjammer for quick and easy food on day one.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the latest cruise news updates, including Carnival Rewards changes and AirAsia cruise deals?
QHow can cruisers save money on onboard activities and dining?
QWhat are the best tips for first-time cruisers?

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oin Deb & Matt Chat LIVE as we dive into the biggest cruise news of the week! ๐Ÿšข๐ŸŒ Tonight weโ€™re breaking down major updates across the cruise world โ€” from loyalty program changes, new rewards partnerships and exciting news for Australian travellers. Grab a drink, jump in the chat and letโ€™s talk cruising! โœจ This weekโ€™s Cruise News topics include: ๐Ÿ”น CarnivalRewards.com updates โ€” whatโ€™s changing, whatโ€™s new, and what it means for Aussie cruisers ๐Ÿ”น CarnivalRewards.com.au launch โ€” how it works, earning points, redemptions & what to look out for ๐Ÿ”น Australiaโ€™s first five-star river cruise expanding โ€” big news for luxury river cruising Down Under (Ref: VIC Government announcement) ๐Ÿ”น AirAsia Rewards partners with Arrivia โ€” a brand-new way to book cruises through AirAsia Rewards ๐Ÿ”น What this means for Aussie travellers, loyalty points collectors & cruise deal hunters Weโ€™ll also cover: ๐Ÿ’ฌ Live viewer questions ๐ŸŽ‰ Our latest cruise updates ๐Ÿ›ณ Tips for getting the most value out of cruise rewards programs ๐ŸŽฅ Behind-the-scenes from our Anthem of the Seas content Whether you're cruising Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, P&O or new river itineraries, this weekโ€™s live chat has something for every cruiser! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Hit LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & join us in the live chat! ๐Ÿ‘‰ Replay watchers โ€“ comment your questions below!