Carnival Ending VIFP Program, Launching New Carnival Rewards Loyalty System in 2026 by Mark Jackson June 18, 2025 0 Carnival Cruise Lines just announced major changes to its loyalty program, shifting from a lifetime system to one that rewards spending. Here's how the new program will wok, and how existing Carnival elite members will be transitioned over to the new program.
Carnival Cruise Line Teases New Ships — and Big Changes to Its VIFP Loyalty Program by Mark Jackson April 7, 2025 0 Carnival is going big — literally! From two new Excel-class ships designed with families in mind to mega-ships capable of carrying 8,000 guests, Carnival Cruise Line just revealed major fleet and destination upgrades. Plus, changes are coming to the VIFP loyalty program for the first time in over a decade. Here’s everything shared at Carnival’s “Innovation Itinerary” media event — and what it means for travelers.
How To Use Carnival Fun Match To Score a (Nearly) Free Cruise by Brie Bash June 19, 2025 2 Carnival Fun Match allows you to use your existing loyalty to hotels and casinos on the land for nearly-free cruises on the sea. The idea is that luring you with offers could replicate the same loyalty you have to other brands, but now to a cruise company. Here's how I used status matching for a big discount on a cruise.
