Book Carnival Only If These 12 New Rewards Rules Don't Bother You
Book Carnival Only If These 12 New Rewards Rules Don't Bother You | Carnival Rewards replaced the VIFP Club on September 1, 2026 — and just four days later, Carnival cancelled Platinum perks on two sailings. Here are all 12 rules that changed, who wins, who gets nothing, and the one move to protect your status. Planning a Carnival cruise under the new rules? Start here → https://www.addyandterry.com/carnival-cruises?utm_id=yt-20260929-carnival-rewards-12-rules&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=carnival-planning&utm_content=description-top Want us to help you plan it? → https://www.addyandterry.com/cruise-planning?utm_id=yt-20260929-carnival-rewards-12-rules&utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=organic-video&utm_campaign=cruise-planning-always-on&utm_content=description-secondary ⏱ CHAPTERS 0:00 They took our perks?! (Sept 5, Sunshine + Vista) 0:44 VIFP is dead — what replaced it 2:15 Rules 12–9: spend-based status, points vs stars, tier math, Blue is gone 3:59 Rules 8–5: expiring status, grandfathered Diamonds, the opt-in trap, what counts 5:51 Rules 4–2: casino fast lane, the credit card, milestone gifts 7:50 Rule 1: your perks can vanish on any sailing 8:43 The Verdict: winners, losers, the one move 🎯 STAR MATH (exact tier thresholds) Gold: 10,000 stars (~$3,334 in eligible spending) Platinum: 50,000 stars (~$16,667) Diamond: 100,000 stars (~$33,334) 3 stars per $1 on eligible purchases. Gratuities count; taxes & port fees don't. Watch next: Don't Make These 10 Carnival Mistakes (We Did) → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxuMCFGH4OA #CarnivalCruise #CarnivalRewards #CruiseNews