Carnival Rewards Backlash Forces BIG Change
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The news left a lot of cruisers, especially Diamond and Platinum members, feeling betrayed.
The backlash was so enormous that I even reported that they would probably look at updating and changing the program further in light of the controversy.
Carnival clearly recognized the original rollout was a bit tonedeaf and they've tried to patch the holes with permanent diamond status, recurring boosts for platinum members, protections for kids, and milestone recognition.
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Carnival just pulled an emergency move to fix the Carnival Rewards loyalty program after months of outrage from guests. Diamond and Platinum cruisers were furious when Carnival announced the end of the old VIFP Club — and now Carnival is backtracking with big changes. In today’s video, I’m breaking down: *What the original Carnival Rewards rollout looked like *How the new “status qualifying stars” system really works *The permanent Diamond status guarantee *The new perks (and headaches) for Platinum guests *What this all means if you’re cruising with kids under 18 *The updated milestone program and what’s still coming next This is a huge shift in how Carnival is handling loyalty, and if you’re Diamond or Platinum, you need to know exactly what just changed. Carnival Rewards, VIFP Club, Diamond Status, Platinum perks, loyalty program changes, and guest backlash — it’s all in here. Are you happy with these fixes, or do you think Carnival still missed the mark? Let me know in the comments — I read every one. And if you want to see what cruising looks like right now on the world’s newest mega-ship, check out my full vlog aboard Star of the Seas. That’s the perfect next watch. 🎉 Join the Channel Crew! Unlock exclusive perks like badges, members-only livestreams, and behind-the-scenes content: 👉 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClusU3pkErky4Yvb3JGuRxA/join 🛒 Cruise Essentials on Amazon Everything I actually pack for my cruises — all in one spot: 👉 https://www.amazon.com/shop/midships 👕 Official Midships Merch Rep the Lido Deck People Watching Club and more: 👉 https://www.bonfire.com/store/midships/ 📸 Follow on Instagram Behind-the-scenes cruise content, sneak peeks & ship life: 👉 https://www.instagram.com/midshipscruise 👥 Join the Facebook Cruise Crew Come hang out, share your cruise tips, and get updates: 👉 https://facebook.com/midships 🛳 ABOUT MIDSHIPS Midships is your source for cruise news, ship reviews, tips, and cruise travel drama. From Carnival to Royal Caribbean, we cover it all — with a little sarcasm and a lot of sunscreen. Affiliate Disclaimer: I may earn a small commission from some of the links above. You won’t pay a penny more — but you’ll help support the channel. Thanks for that! #Midships, #CruiseNews, #CruiseTips, #CruiseVlog, #CarnivalCruise, #RoyalCaribbean, #BudgetCruising, #SoloCruise, #CheapCruises