Carnival Removes VIFP Loyalty Perks from More Cruise Ships
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Carnival Cruise Line is pulling the plug on perks again.
Diamond and Platinum guests will not get priority imbarcation, early luggage drop off, or faster stateoom access.
Carnival blames the high number of elite guests on the sailing and says they apologize for the inconvenience.
Construction is underway on a new cruise terminal in Philadelphia.
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Cruise news today. Carnival Cruise Line is pulling perks again—this time on the Carnival Spirit. Diamond and Platinum guests won’t get priority embarkation, early luggage drop-off, or fast stateroom access during the weekend’s 8-night Bahamas sailing from Mobile, Alabama. Construction is underway on a new cruise terminal in Philadelphia. The port broke ground on the 16-acre site near the city’s airport, with plans to open in April 2026—just in time for Norwegian Cruise Line’s return after a 15-year absence. Villa Vie Residences is expanding with a new luxury cruise brand called Project Lumina. The company, known for its world-cruising residential ship Villa Vie Odyssey, plans to acquire a second vessel and convert it into high-end floating residences. Cruise line stocks for CCL, RCL, NCLH, and VIK. Watch the latest cruise news: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzZsVPse7hw&list=PLgGWQRf2ZGlljJxCLrHXGfs_BE3Qrd0Mk [Connect with me] Website: https://cruiseradio.net/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/cruiseradio TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@cruiseradio Twitter: https://twitter.com/cruiseradio Read this before your cruise: https://cruiseradio.net/category/before-you-cruise/ Know about your destination: https://cruiseradio.net/category/destinations/ Tips for cruising with family: https://cruiseradio.net/category/family-cruising/ ============================== My name is Doug Parker, and this is Cruise News Today, where I provide you with the latest cruise industry news, updates, cruise ship reviews, and informative cruise insights. You'll also find behind-the-scenes videos, with cruise ship tours and port tours. I am committed to delivering the most up-to-date information through daily newscasts, breaking news updates, in-depth analysis, and coverage of the cruise industry, including engaging stories, video coverage, and original journalism that goes beyond the headlines. Be sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay up-to-date with all the latest cruise news. © Cruise Radio Subscriber count: 86,144 #Cruise #CruiseNews #CruiseShip