Carnival officially launched its new Rewards program on September 1, providing specific details on the status tiers that were previously vague. ^[1] Guests earn 3 Stars for every dollar spent on eligible Carnival purchases, including gratuities, plus 1 Star for every Casino Point earned. ^[2] Red status comes automatically upon enrollment, while Gold requires 10,000 Status Qualifying Stars, Platinum requires 50,000, and Diamond requires 100,000. ^[3] Carnival Cruise Line officially retired its VIFP loyalty program and launched the new Carnival Rewards program, which emphasizes spending rather than nights sailed. ^[4] In Carnival Rewards, points are redeemable for cruise line currency for items like drinks, restaurants, excursions, and cruises, and do not expire with activity every three years; stars determine status, with gold at 10,000 stars, platinum at 50,000, and diamond at 100,000 over a two-year period, and status resets if spending isn't maintained. ^[5] Under Carnival Rewards, passengers earn 3 points and 3 stars for every $1 spent on Carnival purchases, with points divided equally among travelers, and minors' points going to the responsible party on the booking. ^[6] Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, said the new program recognizes the many ways guests engage with Carnival and offers more flexibility and value. ^[7]