Cruise Loyalty Is About to Change Forever (and nobody even realizes)

Carnival just changed the rules of the game. 🚢 Why All Cruise Lines Will Copy Carnival by 2026 Cruise Loyalty Is About to Change Forever (and nobody even realizes) In June 2025, Carnival announced a complete overhaul of their VIFP loyalty program, replacing it with a new spend-based system called Carnival Rewards™ starting in June 2026. Instead of earning status based on how many days you sail, your loyalty will soon depend on how much you spend. And I don’t think Carnival will be the only one doing this for long. In this video, I break down: What’s really changing with Carnival’s new loyalty program What Points and Status Qualifying Stars actually mean for you The September 2025 updates (lifetime Diamond, Platinum boosts, promos, and more) Why I believe Royal Caribbean, Norwegian, Celebrity, Virgin and others will follow this same spend-based model in 2026 How airlines, lounges, and credit cards already showed us this exact playbook I’m not saying I like these changes, but I’ll walk you through why they make sense from a business perspective, what it means for loyal cruisers, and how this could reshape the entire future of cruise loyalty programs. This prediction will either age like fine wine… or like milk. 🥛 What do YOU think of the new Carnival Rewards program? Is this smart business or a slap in the face to loyal cruisers? Tell me in the comments. If you want to make your cruises pay you, don’t miss this next: 👉 How to get up to $250 in free onboard credit every cruise as a cruise line shareholder And if you’re curious what I actually do when I’m not talking about cruises, check out my coaching channel: @reubenpooncoaching and my site www.reubenpoon.com 🦆 Oh, and… I snuck some ducks into this video. Can you find them all? Drop a comment if you do! 🕵️‍♂️🦆 🔔 Subscribe for more Carnival cruise content: https://www.youtube.com/@ReubensRandomSandwich?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes: https://www.instagram.com/reubensrandomsandwich/ 💬 Let me know what you think in the comments! Check out these videos! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27AeDmnfUGG9xaI__p0q2VQ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V24tfv3XvTohdPNu0NVutTWi https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V26Wcyq-8in89HLZI6xhw5-C https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25j2I5oTTsBAzd4-CZbmgmv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V27KGz9YMfZgqpcdzsf4C9i2 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V2619ijMZnjcVh_L7w_JxZEc https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrhJ10yr8V25UycisFVWyGgUmUVD1LnOZ WANT TO KNOW WHAT I BRING ON EVERY CRUISE? Here's my list with affiliate links: Extension Cord $19.94 https://amzn.to/3IrknF6 Travel Power Adapter $19.99 https://amzn.to/3TSBT7E Fan $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TjloBw Air Freshener $2.33/item https://amzn.to/4kmovn4 Poo-Pourri $9.99 https://amzn.to/4lincHo Bounty Wrinkle Release $6 https://amzn.to/4ko240S Beach Clips $6.99 https://amzn.to/3GqMeVs Sunscreen $14.98 https://amzn.to/4ezoACS Aloe $7.99 https://amzn.to/3TkVGN5 Liquid IV $20 https://amzn.to/45Vf7na Swigg Water Bottle $14.73 https://amzn.to/40AhZC8 Thermo Flask $42.99 https://amzn.to/3TnYA3t Lanyard $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kn5tgv Quick Release Lanyard $11.99 https://amzn.to/44gNV0M Gorilla Luggage Strap $15.99 https://amzn.to/3Tp0sck Small Luggage Strap $8.99 https://amzn.to/4kobbPg TravelPro Platinum Checked Roller $529.99 https://amzn.to/4nRf823 TravelPro Platinum Carry-On $429.99 https://amzn.to/40E6vxs TravelPro Platinum Set $735.98 https://amzn.to/4kmhHWM Cruise Luggage Tags $5.99 https://amzn.to/4lGTWd6 Ziplock Bags $10 https://amzn.to/40yjIYK Belkin Wireless Charger $59.95 https://amzn.to/4kq9Do3 OLight Flashlight w/Battery Pack $94.99 https://amzn.to/402OKrx Cruise Magnetic Hooks $6.99 https://amzn.to/4kFCe93 Toiletries Bag $27.99 https://amzn.to/45TZDzI Toothpaste https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Electric Toothbrush with travel case https://amzn.to/44quS2Y Blu Atlas Shampoo https://amzn.to/46a5pNK Blu Atlas Conditioner https://amzn.to/4lDPiNs Flushable Wipes https://amzn.to/44cnY2u Travel bottles https://amzn.to/44fTjkW Spray Bottles https://amzn.to/4kn5ZLt This content is for entertainment purposes only. While I do my best to research and provide you with the best information, I've known to be wrong sometimes! PS - I received no sponsorship money for making this video. I do get some money from the YouTube partner program. But if you WANT to sponsor a video, let me know!!2 00:00 Why All Cruise Lines Will Copy Carnival by 2026 00:43 What Happened to Carnival VIFP? 01:59 What's Changing? 04:41 Why Now? 10:36 Why Everyone Else Will Follow 13:56 My BOLD Prediction