Carnival Cruise Lines Making BIG CHANGES to Rewards Program!
The Carnival Rewards Program Changes have shaken up many of their customers. Will Carnival lose their most loyal customers? Stay tuned to find out details and what I think about the changes!
šØ Carnivalās BIG Loyalty Program Shake-Up | Carnival VIFP to Carnival Rewards ā What It Means for YOU!
šØ Hi everyone! Iām Scott with Grateful Living Cruises, and today weāre diving deep into one of the biggest cruise news stories of the year: Carnival Cruise Lineās shocking changes to the VIFP loyalty program, now set to become Carnival Rewards in 2026!
š³ļø In this video, I break down everything you need to know about Carnivalās new spend-based loyalty system, how it replaces earning points by cruise nights with spending-based stars, and the major impact it could have on loyal Carnival cruisers like you. From resetting your status every 2 years, to losing perks like gold pins and welcome parties, to the brand-new Carnival Rewards Mastercard ā weāll unpack why cruisers everywhere are outraged, confused, and even cancelling future cruises.
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Carnivalās move from VIFP to Carnival Rewards in June 2026
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How stars are earned: 3 stars per $1 spent + 1 star per casino point
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New tier thresholds: Gold (10,000 stars ā $3,333), Platinum (50,000 stars ā $16,667), Diamond (100,000 stars ā $33,333)
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The end of lifetime status ā why your loyalty will now reset every 2 years
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Loss of key perks (gold pins, unlimited drinks, automatic gifts, and more)
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How the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard could fast-track your stars ā
Why so many loyal Carnival cruisers feel betrayed
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My honest thoughts on whether Carnival can win back upset guests
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Plus: What do YOU think? Share your opinion below!
As a plus-sized, over-40, and often solo cruiser, I bring a unique perspective on how these changes affect travelers whoāve been loyal to Carnival for years. Whether youāre a red, gold, platinum, or diamond cruiser ā this affects YOU!
š Leave a comment below: How do you feel about Carnivalās new loyalty program? Are you considering cancelling cruises, or do you think these changes make sense?
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