Carnival Rewards
The Faster Way to Status Benefits with Carnival Rewards™
More experiences, more flexibility and more enjoyment on every cruise. With Carnival Rewards, every journey becomes even more rewarding.
BOOK NOW AND DISCOVER BENEFITSStars Make Your Cruise Shine Even Brighter
The Status Qualifying Stars are the new way to reward your loyalty to Carnival and unlock attractive benefits. The more Stars you collect, the higher your status and the more extensive your benefits onboard and beyond.
Carnival Rewards combines travel, spending and experiences into one flexible rewards system.
The program officially launches in September 2026. From that point on, members will earn Points and Stars on cruises as well as qualifying onboard and travel purchases. Existing VIFP members will be transferred automatically.
Status Qualifying Stars
Status Qualifying Stars
Status Qualifying Stars help you achieve your status and unlock attractive benefits within Carnival Rewards. The more Stars you collect, the higher your status level and the more exclusive your benefits become.
More Stars = Higher Status = More Benefits.
3 Stars for Every $1 Spent
With every qualifying purchase at Carnival Cruise Line you automatically collect Stars and move closer to your exclusive benefits and status levels.
Variations due to exchange rate fluctuations possible, lower number of Stars on certain fares (e.g. Fun Rate)
1 Star for Every Casino Point
For every Casino Point earned in Carnival Cruise Line casinos, you receive an additional Status Star and move even faster toward your cruise benefits.
Carnival Rewards Points & Status Qualifying Stars
With Carnival Rewards you earn both Rewards Points and Status Qualifying Stars – each with different advantages.
Carnival Rewards Points
Rewards Points are your flexible currency for future Carnival experiences.
- Redeemable for almost all Carnival services
- Can be used for cruises, extras and onboard services
- Remain active as long as there is account activity within 3 years
- Ideal for more flexibility and extra benefits
These points are used to redeem rewards.
Status Qualifying Stars
Status Qualifying Stars determine your personal Carnival Rewards status.
- Key to your status level
- Progress through Red, Gold, Platinum and Diamond
- Unlock exclusive benefits and priority services
- Collected within a status period
These Stars determine your membership status.
How to Earn Rewards Points & Stars
Not only your cruise fare brings you closer to your next benefit. You earn Rewards Points and Status Stars on your cruise as well as selected purchases before the cruise, onboard and in the casino – including cruise bookings, beverage packages, restaurants, spa, shopping, shore excursions and additional onboard services. Casino Points also provide additional Points and Status Stars.
Earn Points on Popular Purchases Like These and many other selected Carnival experiences
Redeem Rewards Points Flexibly
Use your Rewards Points for a wide variety of Carnival experiences – before, during and after your cruise.
Cruises & Travel
Use your Points for cruises or selected travel services.
Before the Cruise
Redeemable for selected extras such as transfers, specialty dining or beverage packages.
Onboard
Use Points directly during your cruise for many onboard experiences and services.
Enjoy All Your Carnival Favorites with Points
Use your Carnival Rewards Points flexibly for many popular onboard experiences and pre-cruise extras.
Here are some examples of what you can use your Points for.
How Your Status Works
There is a phase for earning and a phase for enjoying.
1. Earn Stars
You earn Stars for every qualifying purchase onboard, before the cruise or in the casino.
2. Status Increases
The more Stars you collect, the higher you move up:
Red →
Gold
→ Platinum → Diamond
3. Unlock Benefits
Each status level brings additional benefits onboard and before your cruise.
4. 2-Year Cycle
Your status is reviewed and updated every two years.
Exclusive Benefits for Your Journey
Discover all the benefits of your status level – from exclusive offers and priority services to special onboard extras.
Milestone Rewards Are Waiting for You Too
There is always something to look forward to on a Carnival Cruise Line vacation – but Carnival Rewards members receive additional benefits at special milestones in their cruise history. Best of all: you enjoy these extra benefits throughout your entire cruise.
Experience More. Enjoy More Benefits. More Carnival.
Start your next cruise with Carnival Rewards and benefit on every journey.