Carnival’s New Loyalty Program EXPLAINED! – What You NEED to Know

Editorial Summary

The creator provides a detailed breakdown of Carnival's transition from the VIFP club to the new Carnival Rewards program, which is scheduled to launch on June 1, 2026. The video explains that the loyalty metric is shifting from the number of nights spent on board to a spending-based system. Under this new structure, members earn stars to determine their loyalty status and redeemable points that function like monetary value for Carnival purchases. The creator outlines the four new loyalty levels, ranging from Red to Diamond, and details the three primary ways to earn stars: eligible purchases, casino points, and the co-branded credit card. The summary also identifies specific expenditures that do not qualify for stars, such as taxes, fees, and gifted onboard credits. Additionally, the creator notes that status will no longer be lifetime but will instead be maintained in two-year blocks, with Diamond members receiving a six-year guarantee upon the program's launch. The video concludes by addressing Carnival's reasoning for the change, citing the difficulty of maintaining exclusivity as top-tier membership grows, and notes the largely negative initial reaction from the cruising community.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.