Christine Duffy, Carnival Cruise Line president, says lifetime perks no longer sustainable as passenger numbers soar.

A major shift in Carnival's loyalty program alarms some longtime cruisers — here's what it could mean for your benefits.

On June 23, the company announced the launch of Celebration Key, an entirely new exclusive spot for its cruise guests. The ...

After announcing a controversial new cruise loyalty program, Carnival President Christine Duffy faced passengers on the first ...

Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald, who diligently responds to hundreds of passenger questions and complaints ...

CCL's 2026 loyalty revamp ties rewards to total guest spend, aiming to deepen engagement and boost long-term yields.

Yes, Carnival Cruise Line’s announcement about its new Carnival Rewards loyalty program was, without a doubt, an epic fail. Although the cruise line needed to evolve its approach to loyalty ...

The new program will take effect in June 2026, providing guests plenty of time to learn about the changes while they continue to earn status in the current Very Important Fun Person (VIFP) program ...

Weeks after Carnival upset longtime cruisers with loyalty changes, Seabourn announces its own overhaul with new opt-in rules.

Carnival cruiser brags about withholding gratuities over loyalty program changes “I’ve already made my shirt for my non-refundable cruise that I’m forced to go on with the saying 'no loyalty ...

Carnival Makes a Major Change to Its Loyalty Program— What It Means for Your Next Cruise first appeared on Parade on Jun 18, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 18, 2025 ...