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[^2]\n\nCarnival Cruise Line officially launched its new Carnival Rewards program on Tuesday, replacing the 14-year-old Carnival VIFP Club program. [^3]\n\nThe new program ends the 'status for life' perk for most customers, requiring status to be requalified every two years based on spending. [^4]\n\nGuests at Diamond and Platinum status levels can pick up the appropriate pin from the onboard photo gallery for sailings beginning September 1, 2026 and later. [^5]\n\nPins for Gold status guests have been discontinued with the Carnival Rewards program. [^6]\n\nCardmembers earn 2x points on eligible restaurant and grocery store purchases. [^7]\n\nNew cardmembers can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. [^8]\n\nThe new card offers up to 6x points on eligible Carnival purchases, combining 3x from the card with up to 3x from the Carnival Rewards loyalty program. [^9]\n\nSidharth Krishna, Carnival's vice president of loyalty, co-brand and partnerships, stated during a media call that the new program aims to provide rewards and flexibility from the first sailing onwards. [^10]\n\nThe new system utilizes a spend-based model where customers earn 3 Carnival Rewards points and 3 Status Qualifying Stars for every dollar spent on eligible purchases. [^11]\n\nCarnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador John Heald confirmed the design details in a Facebook post on Monday, August 31. 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