Carnival Cruise Line's current VIFP program has been in place since 2012 and Carnival has announced enhancements to the loyalty program are scheduled to begin in summer 2026. This post will take a look at what we currently know about Carnival's new 2026 loyalty program that will be announced in 2025.
Last Updated: 4/7/2025
What has Carnival said so far about the new loyalty program?
Carnival's President Christine Duffy confirmed the new loyalty program is going into effect in summer 2026 on 4/6/2025. Carnival plans to announce the changes during summer 2025. It sounds like this will give guests and travel agents about a year to prepare & learn about the changes.
Will Carnival start recognizing solo guests who pay double occupancy with extra points?
This is a common question, but Carnival has not yet shared the specifics of the updated loyalty program. Stay tuned!
Is Carnival taking away perks from current Diamond & Platinum guests?
Carnival has not yet announced the specifics of the new loyalty program. It is not yet clear what the updated levels or perks will be for each level.
Is Carnival going to start giving more points to guests who spend more onboard or book a suite?
This is also a very common question, but Carnival has not released the specifics of the new program. Stay tuned!
There are still numerous details on the updated Carnival Cruise loyalty program that we are waiting on!
Last Updated: 4/7/2025
What has Carnival said so far about the new loyalty program?
Carnival's President Christine Duffy confirmed the new loyalty program is going into effect in summer 2026 on 4/6/2025. Carnival plans to announce the changes during summer 2025. It sounds like this will give guests and travel agents about a year to prepare & learn about the changes.
Will Carnival start recognizing solo guests who pay double occupancy with extra points?
This is a common question, but Carnival has not yet shared the specifics of the updated loyalty program. Stay tuned!
Is Carnival taking away perks from current Diamond & Platinum guests?
Carnival has not yet announced the specifics of the new loyalty program. It is not yet clear what the updated levels or perks will be for each level.
Is Carnival going to start giving more points to guests who spend more onboard or book a suite?
This is also a very common question, but Carnival has not released the specifics of the new program. Stay tuned!
There are still numerous details on the updated Carnival Cruise loyalty program that we are waiting on!