Carnival's loyalty overhaul is official. Here's what's changing.
Carnival Cruise Line has officially replaced its longstanding loyalty program with a new rewards system.
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Source diversity sample: Morningstar · TheTravel · insideflyer.com · Cruise Critic · USA Today.
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Coverage (5)
- Carnival Cruise Line and Barclays Launch New Carnival Rewards Mastercard to Accelerate Travel Experience Through Everyday Purchase Power Morningstar · 1d ago
- Carnival Cruise Line Officially Ends VIFP Loyalty Program After More Than A Decade TheTravel · 1d ago
- Carnival launches new loyalty program Tuesday insideflyer.com · 1d ago
- Carnival Launches New Rewards Program Cruise Critic · 1d ago
- Carnival's loyalty overhaul is official. Here's what's changing. USA Today · 1d ago
The story so far
Carnival Cruise Line customers will now earn rewards through a new program, replacing the previous VIFP loyalty program. The change comes after Carnival partnered with Barclays to introduce the Carnival Rewards Mastercard.
This card aims to enhance the travel experience by allowing customers to earn rewards through everyday purchases. The new program is now live, according to Morningstar, TheTravel, insideflyer.com, Cruise Critic and USA Today.
The specifics of the new rewards structure and how it differs from the previous VIFP program are not yet detailed in coverage. Customers will need to understand how the new system works and how it compares to the old VIFP program.
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The obvious questions
What is the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard?
The Carnival Rewards Mastercard is a new credit card launched in partnership with Barclays. It allows customers to earn rewards through everyday purchases, which can be redeemed for travel experiences.
How does the new loyalty program differ from the old VIFP program?
The specifics of the new loyalty program have not been detailed in coverage. Customers will need to refer to Carnival's official announcements for detailed information.
When did the new loyalty program launch?
The new loyalty program launched on September 1, 2026.
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