{"id":24994,"date":"2023-07-05T18:00:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-05T18:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/05\/carnival-cruise-line-vifp-club-loyalty-program-the-complete-guide-the-points-guy\/"},"modified":"2023-07-05T18:00:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-05T18:00:24","slug":"carnival-cruise-line-vifp-club-loyalty-program-the-complete-guide-the-points-guy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/07\/05\/carnival-cruise-line-vifp-club-loyalty-program-the-complete-guide-the-points-guy\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Cruise Line VIFP Club loyalty program: The complete guide &#8211; The Points Guy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/carnival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carnival Cruise Line<\/a> fans are a loyal bunch. So loyal, perhaps, that the line hasn\u2019t felt the need to offer up crazy-lucrative loyalty program perks to keep them coming back.<\/p>\n<p>Unlike rival <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise\/royal-caribbean\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Caribbean<\/a>, Carnival&#8217;s VIFP Club loyalty program doesn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/royal-caribbean-cruise-loyalty-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">offer its members a free cruise<\/a> after reaching the top tier. There are no <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/royal-caribbean-cruise-loyalty-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">20% discounts on some sailings<\/a>, as Windstar Cruises offers to its loyalty program members.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/cruise-newsletter\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cruise newsletter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>But Carnival&#8217;s VIFP Club, as the line calls its loyalty program, does bring some valuable perks at its higher-level tiers, including priority access to many onboard venues and services.<\/p>\n<p>The Carnival VIFP Club loyalty program also is one where it is relatively easy to reach a high-level tier.<\/p>\n<p>In case you\u2019re wondering, VIFP stands for \u201cvery important fun person\u201d \u2014 a playful nod to Carnival\u2019s nickname as the \u201cfun ship\u201d line.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"ways-to-earn-points\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Ways to earn points<\/h2>\n<p>The Carnival VIFP Club point-earning system is simple. You earn one point for every day you cruise on a Carnival ship.<\/p>\n<p>If you take a three-night cruise, you\u2019ll get three points. If you take a seven-night cruise, you\u2019ll get seven points. You don\u2019t have to worry about different earning levels for different cabin categories or different types of bookings, as is the case with some lines.<\/p>\n<p>Note that certain charter sailings and nonrevenue fares do not get you any points.<\/p>\n<div class=\"EmailSignUp_container__XqB82\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 130 124\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"url(#a)\" r=\"62\"\/><mask height=\"124\" id=\"b\" maskunits=\"userSpaceOnUse\" style=\"mask-type:alpha\" width=\"124\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\"><circle cx=\"62\" cy=\"62\" fill=\"#fff\" r=\"62\"\/><\/mask><g mask=\"url(#b)\"><circle cx=\"49.547\" cy=\"60.043\" fill=\"#FDF268\" r=\"31.978\"\/><path clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M75.068 83.272a4.66 4.66 0 0 0-7.696-3.452c-3.15-3.953-8.035-6.454-13.48-6.36-.068.002-.136.008-.204.01-.774-2.911-3.445-5.035-6.592-4.98a6.689 6.689 0 0 0-5.046 2.431c-1.319-4.982-5.889-8.62-11.273-8.526a11.424 11.424 0 0 0-8.215 3.69 6.706 6.706 0 0 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newsletter<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/06\/carnival-celebration-presidential-suite.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Excel presidential Suite on Carnival Celebration. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Insider tip:<\/strong> After sailing on one of Carnival\u2019s ships in Australia, you won\u2019t automatically get points for the trip deposited in your account. You\u2019ll need to log into your account online, click on \u201cMissing a Cruise?\u201d and request the VIFP points be awarded for the days you earned on that voyage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/how-to-pick-cruise-line\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ultimate guide to picking a cruise line<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"program-tiers-and-benefits\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Program tiers and benefits<\/h2>\n<p>There are five tiers to the VIFP Club program:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Blue<\/strong> (your first sailing).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red<\/strong> (second sailing to 24 points).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gold<\/strong> (25 to 74 points).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Platinum<\/strong> (75 to 199 points).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diamond<\/strong> (200 or more points).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>One of the nice little surprises of Carnival\u2019s loyalty program is that you hit the first tier level, Blue, the moment you walk on board your first cruise with the brand. Unlike many lines, you don\u2019t have to complete a cruise to get to the first level. In fact, you can get to the Blue tier even before taking a cruise. All you have to do is sign up in advance.<\/p>\n<p>That said, the Blue tier of the program brings almost no perks. There are only two: You are eligible for members-only cruise offers and you\u2019ll receive a members-only electronic newsletter.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/cruise-line-loyalty-programs\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A beginner\u2019s guide to cruise line loyalty programs<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:17.217787913340935%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/08\/carnival-vifp-tiers.png?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">SCREENSHOT FROM CARNIVAL.COM<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The next two tiers in the program are almost as stingy when it comes to perks. The second tier, Red, offers the same two perks as the Blue tier with just one additional one: a complimentary, 1.5-liter bottle of water redeemable at any bar, restaurant or in your cabin. (Don\u2019t go drinking it all at once.)<\/p>\n<p>The Gold tier adds a single free drink that only can be ordered on the last night of a cruise (and only on cruises of five nights or longer). To restrict the free drink to the last night of a cruise, in our eyes, seems like an inordinate effort on the part of Carnival to discourage customers from using what already is a pretty paltry perk. Gold level members also get a Gold VIFP pin on every sailing.<\/p>\n<p>It isn\u2019t until the fourth tier of the program, Platinum, that things start to get interesting (more on that in a moment).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-ships-by-size-biggest-to-smallest\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Every Carnival ship ranked from biggest to smallest<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019ll take you just one cruise to reach the Red tier. If you always book seven-night sailings, you\u2019ll reach the Gold tier after three cruises. That\u2019s right, while the Gold tier requires 25 points, you can reach it after sailing three seven-night cruises.<\/p>\n<p>This is due to one of the quirks of the VIFP Club program that we really like: If you\u2019re going to hit a tier cut-off during a voyage, you will receive the benefits of that tier from the beginning of that cruise. So you would be Gold from the start of your fourth seven-night sailing, even though you only had 21 points.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"the-elite-level-that-makes-a-difference\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">The elite level that makes a difference<\/h2>\n<p>The Platinum level of the VIFP Club is where your loyalty to Carnival finally starts paying off.<\/p>\n<p>Many of the perks that kick in at this level include priority access of some kind, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Priority check-in and boarding.<\/li>\n<li>Priority spa reservations.<\/li>\n<li>Priority water shuttle boarding (ship-to-shore only).<\/li>\n<li>Priority line at onboard Guest Services desk and priority assistance by phone.<\/li>\n<li>Priority debarkation.<\/li>\n<li>Priority reservations at the Main Dining Room and specialty restaurants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In short, once you\u2019re at the Platinum level, you\u2019ll suddenly find yourself bumped to the front of the line from the moment you arrive at a ship until the moment you leave. This is no small thing. Priority boarding means that you\u2019ll get on board the ship more quickly than other passengers, giving you more time on your first day to enjoy its offerings. Priority access to restaurant reservations means you\u2019ll get the best table times.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-line-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The ultimate guide to Carnival ships and itineraries<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:66.6875%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2023\/04\/2glory.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">Carnival Glory. CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Other perks that come with Platinum level include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An invitation to an exclusive Platinum and Diamond VIFP Party with free drinks and appetizers on sailings of five days or longer.<\/li>\n<li>A free drink at the Seaday Brunch.<\/li>\n<li>A \u201cChocolate Delight\u201d strawberry plate delivered to your cabin on a five-day or longer cruise.<\/li>\n<li>A buy-one, get-one-free tournament entry in the casino (blackjack or slot only).<\/li>\n<li>$5 worth of complimentary arcade credits (this one is only for passengers under 18).<\/li>\n<li>A Carnival logo gift on every sailing.<\/li>\n<li>Complimentary wash-and-fold laundry service (two bags on three- to six-day cruises; three bags on seven- to 13-day cruises; five bags on a cruise 14 days or longer).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Getting to the Platinum tier takes 10 cruises, assuming you always sail seven-night voyages. If you do shorter trips, it\u2019ll take longer.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/best-carnival-cruise-line-destinations\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 5 best destinations you can visit on a Carnival cruise<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"best-elite-perk\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Best elite perk<\/h2>\n<p>Even at the highest Diamond level of its VIFP Club program, Carnival still is a little stingy with the perks. Unlike Royal Caribbean and some other lines, for instance, it doesn\u2019t <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/royal-caribbean-cruise-loyalty-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">give members a free cruise<\/a> upon reaching this pinnacle of loyalty status. That said, Diamond status does bring a few nice privileges.<\/p>\n<p>We definitely appreciate the free cabin upgrade (or third-and-fourth passengers sail free offer) that comes with first reaching Diamond status, although we\u2019re disappointed this is a one-time-only benefit. Another good, but one-time-only perk of Diamond status is a complimentary meal for two at a specialty restaurant of your choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-line-cabins-suites\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The ultimate guide to Carnival cabins and suites<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4252866712 tpg-figure\">\n<div style=\"padding-top:0\" class=\"jsx-3367723627 full-width-auto-height-image\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;overflow:hidden;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;position:relative\"><span style=\"box-sizing:border-box;display:block;width:initial;height:initial;background:none;opacity:1;border:0;margin:0;padding:0;padding-top:68.125%\"\/><img alt=\"\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\"\/><noscript><img alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"responsive\" style=\"position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%\" sizes=\"100vw\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=640 640w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=750 750w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=828 828w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=1080 1080w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=1200 1200w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=1920 1920w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=2048 2048w, https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=3840 3840w\" src=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.global.ssl.fastly.net\/us\/originals\/2020\/03\/CarnVistaWaterWorks1-scaled.jpg?width=3840\"\/><\/noscript><\/span><\/div><figcaption class=\"jsx-4252866712 figcaption\">WaterWorks waterpark area on Carnival Vista. ANDY NEWMAN\/CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>But the best elite perk of the VIFP Club program in our eyes is the unlimited wash-and-fold laundry service that comes with Diamond status. Unlike the above two perks, you\u2019ll get this every time you sail once you reach Diamond level.<\/p>\n<p>Other Diamond level benefits include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guaranteed seating time requested in Main Dining Room, for dinner only.<\/li>\n<li>Priority reservations at specialty restaurants.<\/li>\n<li>Special event invitation from the captain on each sailing.<\/li>\n<li>One-time donation to St. Jude Children\u2019s Research Hospital.<\/li>\n<li>VIFP Club luggage tag set.<\/li>\n<li>Dedicated toll-free number for sales and service.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note that, as is usually the case with cruise line loyalty programs, Carnival customers do not have to requalify for status each year. VIFP Club members keep their points at the end of each year and continue to accrue points indefinitely. That means that someone who hits Diamond status will remain at that top tier level forever (or until Carnival makes a change to the program).<\/p>\n<p>Such \u201cforever status\u201d is one of the great allures of cruise line frequent cruiser programs. Most airline frequent flyer programs, by contrast, require loyalty members to requalify for status each year.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-ship-class-guide\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The 8 classes of Carnival ships, explained<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a id=\"bottom-line\" class=\"jsx-133228390 anchor\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"jsx-133228390\">Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to perks, Carnival\u2019s loyalty program isn\u2019t as robust as the programs at some rival lines. At its highest tier, it doesn\u2019t bring anything close to the free cruise that some other lines offer to top-tier customers, or onboard perks like free drinks daily in a private lounge. It won\u2019t get you across-the-board discounts on cruises, shore excursions and beverage packages, <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/windstar-cruises-yacht-club-loyalty-program\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">as some lines offer higher-tier members<\/a>. But it does bring some worthwhile perks at higher levels, and it\u2019s relatively easy to rise through the tiers of the program.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Planning a cruise? Start with these stories:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/thepointsguy.com\/guide\/carnival-cruise-vifp-club-loyalty-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Carnival Cruise Line fans are a loyal bunch. So loyal, perhaps, that the line hasn\u2019t felt the need to offer up crazy-lucrative loyalty program perks to keep them coming back. Unlike rival Royal Caribbean, Carnival&#8217;s VIFP Club loyalty program doesn\u2019t offer its members a free cruise after reaching the top tier. 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