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Carnival Cruise Line Launches Spending-Based Carnival Rewards Loyalty Program

Carnival Cruise Line replaced its days-sailed loyalty system with Carnival Rewards, awarding points and status based on onboard spending.

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Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards, a two-part loyalty program that replaces its former days-based system, with Carnival Rewards Points serving as spendable currency and Status Qualifying Stars determining elite status. [1] Passengers earn 3 Status Qualifying Stars per $1 of eligible Carnival spending (plus 1 Star per Casino Point earned), with four status levels: Red (enrollment), Gold (10,000 Stars), Platinum (50,000 Stars), and Diamond (100,000 Stars). [2] Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Rewards program is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. [3] The new program shifts from a days-sailed model to a spend-based system where guests earn status through stars for eligible purchases. [4] Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program designed to recognize guest engagement through spending and sailing activity. [5] Status under Carnival Rewards is earned during two-year qualifying windows; the inaugural Status Qualifying Window runs from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. [6] Guests must opt-in to the new program by Monday, August 31, 2026, or their previous Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) loyalty and days sailed will not carry over. [7] Stars earned under the new program will expire every two years, requiring guests to re-earn their status, except for Diamond-level VIFP guests who retain lifetime status. [8] Carnival introduced a new Carnival Rewards Mastercard that allows cardmembers to earn up to 6X points on eligible Carnival purchases and earn up to 4 Status Qualifying Stars on Carnival purchases. [9] Guests earn 3 Carnival Rewards Points for every $1 spent on eligible Carnival purchases, including gratuities. [10]
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  1. Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards, a two-part loyalty program that replaces its former days-based system, with Carnival Rewards Points serving as spendable currency and Status Qualifying Stars determining elite status. · Caribbean Journal
  2. Passengers earn 3 Status Qualifying Stars per $1 of eligible Carnival spending (plus 1 Star per Casino Point earned), with four status levels: Red (enrollment), Gold (10,000 Stars), Platinum (50,000 Stars), and Diamond (100,000 Stars). · Caribbean Journal
  3. Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Rewards program is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. · Cruise Hive
  4. The new program shifts from a days-sailed model to a spend-based system where guests earn status through stars for eligible purchases. · Cruise Hive
  5. Carnival Cruise Line launched Carnival Rewards, a new loyalty program designed to recognize guest engagement through spending and sailing activity. · Cruise Addicts
  6. Status under Carnival Rewards is earned during two-year qualifying windows; the inaugural Status Qualifying Window runs from September 1, 2026 through December 31, 2028. · Caribbean Journal
  7. Guests must opt-in to the new program by Monday, August 31, 2026, or their previous Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) loyalty and days sailed will not carry over. · Cruise Hive
  8. Stars earned under the new program will expire every two years, requiring guests to re-earn their status, except for Diamond-level VIFP guests who retain lifetime status. · Cruise Hive
  9. Carnival introduced a new Carnival Rewards Mastercard that allows cardmembers to earn up to 6X points on eligible Carnival purchases and earn up to 4 Status Qualifying Stars on Carnival purchases. · Cruise Addicts
  10. Guests earn 3 Carnival Rewards Points for every $1 spent on eligible Carnival purchases, including gratuities. · Cruise Addicts
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