Latest Carnival Rewards Update | Lifetime Diamond Status & Platinum Changes Explained
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The new program will now give you lifetime diamond status.
Diamond is going to remain diamond for life if you get there before May 31st, 2026 with no required spending for a grandfathered in diamond member.
Platinum will get 10,000 points every 2 years as a 20% head start, but you're still going to have to spend that money every two years to maintain that platinum.
This is a good change. We'll see if anything progressive before the start date next year.
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Carnival Cruise Line just updated its Carnival Rewards loyalty program again — and this time, Diamond and Platinum guests will want to pay attention. Diamond status is now lifetime for anyone who qualifies by May 31, 2026, while Platinum guests get a head start with bonus points every two years. I break down what’s new, what it means for current members, and how these changes could impact your future cruises. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more cruise news and travel updates! #CarnivalCruise #CruiseNews #CarnivalRewards #CruisingWithRyan #PKAdventureTravels Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:12 - Carnival Loyalty Program Changes 0:42 - Why Carnival Made Updates 1:36 - Diamond Level Gets Lifetime Status 2:42 - Platinum Level Updates & Head Start 4:27 - Kids and Loyalty Status Rules 5:15 - Canada & Australia Credit Card Issue 5:30 - Program Launch Date Details 5:55 - Final Thoughts & Channel Support Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDl4ikwf8o1RdtjuM5gCRFA/join Let us book your next vacation!!! Reach out to Melinda or Ryan: ryanparker@expediacruises.com meparker@expediacruises.com https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/RyanParker https://www.expediacruises.com/en-US/MelindaParker Get PKAT SWAG - https://pkatchatgmailcom-shop.fourthwall.com PKAT Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/pkadventuretravels Please note that we may include some Amazon affiliate links, which means that if you click on a link and make a purchase, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. There is no extra cost to you. We only recommend products or services that we genuinely like, use and trust.