# Carnival Unveils New Diamond and Platinum Loyalty Pin Designs

Carnival Cruise Line reveals dated, ship-specific designs for new Diamond and Platinum loyalty pins starting September 2026.

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Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the dated, ship-specific designs for the Carnival Rewards Diamond and Platinum loyalty pins. [^1]

Carnival Cruise Line and Barclays US Consumer Bank announced the launch of the Carnival Rewards Mastercard, a first-of-its-kind credit card in the cruise industry. [^2]

Carnival Cruise Line officially launched its new Carnival Rewards program on Tuesday, replacing the 14-year-old Carnival VIFP Club program. [^3]

The new program ends the 'status for life' perk for most customers, requiring status to be requalified every two years based on spending. [^4]

Guests at Diamond and Platinum status levels can pick up the appropriate pin from the onboard photo gallery for sailings beginning September 1, 2026 and later. [^5]

Pins for Gold status guests have been discontinued with the Carnival Rewards program. [^6]

Cardmembers earn 2x points on eligible restaurant and grocery store purchases. [^7]

New cardmembers can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. [^8]

The new card offers up to 6x points on eligible Carnival purchases, combining 3x from the card with up to 3x from the Carnival Rewards loyalty program. [^9]

Sidharth Krishna, Carnival's vice president of loyalty, co-brand and partnerships, stated during a media call that the new program aims to provide rewards and flexibility from the first sailing onwards. [^10]

The new system utilizes a spend-based model where customers earn 3 Carnival Rewards points and 3 Status Qualifying Stars for every dollar spent on eligible purchases. [^11]

Carnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador John Heald confirmed the design details in a Facebook post on Monday, August 31. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the dated, ship-specific designs for the Carnival Rewards Diamond and Platinum loyalty pins. (Cruise Hive, News)
2. Carnival Cruise Line and Barclays US Consumer Bank announced the launch of the Carnival Rewards Mastercard, a first-of-its-kind credit card in the cruise industry. (Cision PR Newswire, News)
3. Carnival Cruise Line officially launched its new Carnival Rewards program on Tuesday, replacing the 14-year-old Carnival VIFP Club program. (The Points Guy, News)
4. The new program ends the 'status for life' perk for most customers, requiring status to be requalified every two years based on spending. (The Points Guy, News)
5. Guests at Diamond and Platinum status levels can pick up the appropriate pin from the onboard photo gallery for sailings beginning September 1, 2026 and later. (Cruise Hive, News)
6. Pins for Gold status guests have been discontinued with the Carnival Rewards program. (Cruise Hive, News)
7. Cardmembers earn 2x points on eligible restaurant and grocery store purchases. (Cision PR Newswire, News)
8. New cardmembers can earn 50,000 bonus points after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days. (Cision PR Newswire, News)
9. The new card offers up to 6x points on eligible Carnival purchases, combining 3x from the card with up to 3x from the Carnival Rewards loyalty program. (Cision PR Newswire, News)
10. Sidharth Krishna, Carnival's vice president of loyalty, co-brand and partnerships, stated during a media call that the new program aims to provide rewards and flexibility from the first sailing onwards. (The Points Guy, News)
11. The new system utilizes a spend-based model where customers earn 3 Carnival Rewards points and 3 Status Qualifying Stars for every dollar spent on eligible purchases. (The Points Guy, News)
12. Carnival Cruise Line's brand ambassador John Heald confirmed the design details in a Facebook post on Monday, August 31. (Cruise Hive, News)

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