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Weeks after Carnival upset longtime cruisers with loyalty changes, Seabourn announces its own overhaul with new opt-in rules.
Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, says lifetime perks no longer sustainable as passenger numbers soar.
Carnival's elimination of lifetime loyalty status has long-time cruisers furious. Comments from their brand ambassador ...
Carnival will overhaul its loyalty program next year, measuring status largely based on purchases rather than days sailed – and giving guests new ways to earn and redeem benefits. Carnival Rewards ...
Carnival Cruise Line is set to debut a completely revamped loyalty program — Carnival Rewards — in June 2026, including a new points currency and elite status qualification.
Loyal to Royal' cruisers have thoughts and worries about what Carnival’s new loyalty program means for the cruise industry.
Carnival Cruise Line is restructuring its rewards program, but the change, which includes a new name -- Carnival Rewards -- and a new accrual plan, isn't being embraced by all of its loyalty members.
Carnival Cruise Line will introduce a new loyalty program, Carnival Rewards, for which guests compile points based on what they spend on the cruise fare and onboard the ship.The launch date is ...
Carnival Cruise Line may tout its "fun ship" approach, but some of its loyal customers are saying there's nothing fun about the changes the company is making to its loyalty program.
Carnival’s loyalty program, officially called the VIFP Club (stands for Very Important Fun Person), is designed to reward the cruisers who have sailed with Carnival the most. Members get ...
With Carnival launching a revamped dual‑earning loyalty program in June 2026, learn how to rack up points and tier status more strategically — aboard and ashore.
Carnival Cruise Line is replacing its longtime loyalty program with Carnival Rewards, a flexible, points-based system launching in 2026.