CRUISE NEWS! Carnival Loyalty Is Changing! + Crucial Safety Tip for U.S. Travelers

STEP Program link: https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step Hi there, this is Allison with Let’s Go! Travel Tips. Today’s update includes three important things—one very exciting, one major cruise industry shift, and one very important tip for your safety when traveling internationally. 👶 First off, we’re thrilled to announce the arrival of a new grandbaby—a beautiful little boy! Mom and baby are doing great, and we’re feeling very grateful. 🛳 Next, Carnival Cruise Line just announced major changes to their loyalty program, now renamed Carnival Rewards, beginning June 1, 2026. Loyalty status will no longer be earned only by cruises taken, but by how much money you spend—both onboard and with their upcoming Barclays credit card. This mirrors Delta’s shift to a spend-based rewards model. And yes, this may influence other cruise lines. Let’s talk about what that means for you. 🌍 And finally—the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) by the U.S. State Department is something every U.S. citizen traveling abroad should know about. It’s free to sign up and helps keep you informed of emergencies, health alerts, or evacuation notices. Gordon will link the signup info in the pinned comment. Thanks so much for joining us—lots to think about today! Our email address: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 🛳️ Join us on our Upcoming Group Cruises: https://letsgotraveltips.com/upcoming-group-cruises/ 📟 Our Website: https://letsgotraveltips.com/ Thank you for watching Let's Go! Travel Tips and joining us as we talk about cruising to such destinations as Alaska and the Caribbean, but also to more distant and exotic locations in Europe, including the Mediterranean, the Baltic, British Isles, Norway and beyond. We share the latest Cruise News Today and Cruise Travel Tips. Please be sure to tell us in the comments your own experiences so we can all learn how to best enjoy our cruise vacation. Thank you and God Bless you! 🏪 Our new Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/letsgotraveltips 🏪 Our Merchandising Website: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ 👚 Our YouTube Merchandise Store: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPjiUpsyS8nnLlSSAWH5oHA/store 🚶‍♂️ Walkabout Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@majestimundo 📃 Cruise Packing Lists: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HazelnutPrintCo/?section_id=38505690 📷 If you would like to send us pictures from your trips, please share to our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips Comment below and let us know your thoughts. ===CONTACT INFO=== ✉ Address for USPS mail: PO Box 50474, Provo, UT 84605 🏪 Merchandise: https://lets-go-travel-tips.creator-spring.com/ ✉ YouTube Channel Email: letsgotraveltips@gmail.com 📟 https://letsgotraveltips.com/ 👍 Facebook Private Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/letsgotraveltips 👍 Facebook Public Page: https://www.facebook.com/letsgotraveltips 👩‍🏫 Follow us on InstaGram: https://www.instagram.com/letsgotraveltips #cruisenews #letsgotraveltips #princesscruises #ILoveThisBoat #loveboatcruise #letsgo! #cruiseupdates #cruisecritic #cruiseship #ILoveThis