Carnival Cruise Line has announced a major refresh of its guest loyalty program. Beginning June 1, 2026, the all-new Carnival Rewards™ program will replace the long-standing VIFP Club®.

For those that love Carnival cruises, this means more ways to earn, more ways to redeem, and a program designed to truly reward loyalty.

What Is Carnival Rewards?

Carnival Rewards is the next evolution in guest recognition at sea. While the VIFP Club focused mainly on the number of days sailed, the new program expands benefits by rewarding both cruise activity and spending.

Key highlights:

• Launch Date: June 1, 2026
• Current VIFP Club status remains unchanged until then
• Existing VIFP numbers automatically convert to “Carnival Guest Numbers”
• Members will opt-in to Carnival Rewards by accepting updated terms and conditions

Earn Points & Stars Every Time You Cruise

Carnival Rewards has two ways to measure loyalty:

🎯 Carnival Rewards Points

• Earn 3 points per $1 spent on eligible purchases (cruise fare, pre-cruise packages, onboard spend, gratuities, and more)
• Earn additional points through casino play
• Redeem points toward:
  • Cruise fares and deposits
  • Shore excursions
  • Specialty dining & drinks
  • Spa treatments & onboard shopping
  • WiFi, packages, and more

⭐ Status Qualifying Stars

• Earned on the same spend categories as points
• 3 Stars per $1 spent on eligible purchases
• Also earned via casino play (1 Star per casino point)
• Stars determine your status tier (Red, Gold, Platinum, Diamond)
• Collected in two-year cycles and reset at the end of each qualifying period

Status Levels & Benefits

The Carnival Rewards program keeps the familiar tiers – Red, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond – but with updated qualification rules.

• Blue tier (entry-level in VIFP) is eliminated. All Blue members roll into Red.
• Platinum guests retain their status through May 2028 and receive a bonus 10,000 Stars at program launch.
• Diamond status earned by May 31, 2026, is permanently extended.

Carnival’s goal is to keep status meaningful by balancing recognition with exclusivity.

Why the Change?

The VIFP Club launched in 2012 and became hugely popular. But with so many cruisers reaching Platinum and Diamond, benefits like priority boarding and early stateroom access became harder to deliver consistently.

Carnival Rewards addresses this by:

• Linking rewards to both spending and cruising
• Providing more flexible redemption options
• Ensuring that higher status feels truly special again

Milestones Still Matter

Carnival Rewards will also bring a revamped Milestone Program, celebrating key achievements in your cruising journey.

• Recognition will now be based on days sailed, not just number of cruises
• Guests will continue to enjoy onboard recognition, commemorative Sail & Sign cards, and exclusive gifts
• Platinum and Diamond pins remain part of the tradition

What This Means for You Now

• No immediate changes to your current VIFP Club benefits
• Keep cruising and enjoying your rewards as usual until May 31, 2026
• Starting June 2026, your VIFP number becomes your Carnival Guest Number
• Simply opt-in to Carnival Rewards to unlock the new perks

Ready to signup ? …

Carnival Rewards is designed to give guests greater flexibility, more recognition, and real value for their loyalty. Whether you’re saving points for your next big voyage or using them to enjoy onboard luxuries, Carnival Rewards puts the choice in your hands.

Stay tuned at CruiseAgency.com.au for updates as Carnival reveals more details ahead of the official launch in June 2026.

More Information

To learn more about this new Carnival Cruises loyalty program, you can download a copy of the Carnival Rewards FAQ from our website, or head over to the Carnival website directly for the latest updates.

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The Crown & Anchor Society is Royal Caribbean’s exclusive loyalty program, designed to reward repeat cruisers with a range of perks and privileges at sea and on shore. Whether you’ve sailed once or dozens of times, the program recognises your loyalty with points that unlock everything from priority check-in and exclusive discounts to special onboard events. For travellers who love cruising with Royal Caribbean, it’s a way to make every voyage even more rewarding.

Royal Caribbean’s loyalty program offers a wide variety of perks that get better as you move up through the tiers. Here’s a snapshot of the benefits members enjoy:

• Drinks & Dining – Discounts on wine, beer, soda, and coffee; reduced prices at specialty restaurants; daily complimentary drink vouchers for Diamond level and above; plus Coastal Kitchen access and specialty dining perks for top-tier members.
• Internet -Savings on VOOM packages start at Gold level, with free internet days for Diamond members and unlimited Surf+Stream access for Pinnacle Club.
• Onboard Access & Events – Enjoy priority check-in areas, private departure lounges, Top Tier Events, Crown Lounge access, backstage tours, priority seating at shows, and even “Cheers with an Officer” events for high-point cruisers.
• Casino & Bingo – Receive FreePlay slot credits and complimentary Jackpot Bingo cards, with value increasing at higher tiers.
• In-Stateroom Services – Complimentary bottled water, discounts on laundry, free laundry bags at higher levels, robes on request, Chef’s Choice gifts, personalized amenities, and upgraded toiletries for Pinnacle-level cruisers.
• Photo, Retail & Spa – Discounts of 20–30% on photos, logo merchandise, and spa treatments. Top tiers also enjoy free digital or printed photos and complimentary spa add-ons.
• Recognition – Earn milestone gifts like lapel pins and collectible crystal blocks as you reach new cruise point thresholds.
• Cruise Planning & More – Access to exclusive rates, priority on special offers, balcony and suite discounts, loyalty match with Celebrity and Silversea, and milestone cruise certificates for members who achieve very high point levels.
• Youth Member Benefits – Kids enjoy their own perks such as discounted ice cream, buy-one-get-one free movie rentals, arcade credit bonuses, internet discounts, and daily non-alcoholic drink vouchers matching their parents’ tier.

For a full breakdown of every perk, Royal Caribbean provides a detailed Crown & Anchor Society benefits chart. The chart shows exactly what you receive at each membership tier: Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Club. From starter discounts right through to milestone cruise certificates, this grid makes it easy to see how your rewards grow the more you sail, which currently include Royal Caribbean cruises from Brisbane and Sydney.

Click here to download the Royal Caribbean – Crown & Anchor Society member benefits document (PDF format). Screenshots of this document are also presented below so you can explore the complete details at a glance:

Note: The information listed above is valid beginning on sailings departing August 1st (2025), and onward. Royal Caribbean reserves the right to modify the Crown & Anchor program and it’s terms and conditions, at any time and without notice. Refer to the Royal Caribbean website for latest updates.

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Royal Caribbean is rolling out major upgrades across three of its most popular ships, bringing the Royal Amplified program to life with some exciting new features for cruise-lovers to enjoy.

Aussie families can look forward to lots more action-packed fun across Royal Caribbean cruises, including: with high-energy laser tag battles and some fun immersive escape rooms. Guests who are looking for some downtime will find elevated pool decks styled like resorts, complete with private casitas for a touch of exclusivity. Dining also gets a global twist too, with new flavours ranging from sizzling teppanyaki to Brazilian steakhouse favorites. Nights onboard will also feel bigger, thanks to expanded Casino Royale venues … including the largest in the fleet.

Each ship is set to sail incredible regions: Ovation of the Seas explores Alaska’s wild frontiers, Harmony of the Seas soaks up the Caribbean sun, and Liberty of the Seas ventures through Europe’s iconic coastlines. With these three upgrades, Royal Caribbean is giving travelers more ways than ever to combine unforgettable destinations with next-level adventures at sea. Click on each of these links to view full departure dates and latest cabin prices.

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Below is a guide to entire Royal Caribbean fleet of cruise ships – as at September 2025.

Here is the current collection of ship classes in the Royal fleet:

• Icon class: Icon, Star.
• Quantum Ultra class: Spectrum, Odyssey.
• Quantum class: Quantum, Anthem, Ovation.
• Oasis class: Oasis, Allure, Harmony, Symphony Wonder, Utopia.
• Freedom class: Freedom, Liberty, Independence.
• Voyager class: Voyager, Explorer, Adventure, Navigator, Mariner.
• Radiance class: Radiance, Brilliance, Serenade, Jewel.
• Vision class: Granduer, Rhapsody, Enchantment, Vision.

You can download this in guide here: Royal Caribbean Fleet Guide (PDF format)

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• Classic Drinks Package
• Premium Drink Package
• Non-Alcoholic Drink Package

Here is a run-down on each of these, outline what is included:

Classic Drink Package

Enjoy the drinks you want, when you want them, morning, noon and night from bottled water, premium coffees and teas, plus an incredible array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks and wines by the glass. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 15%.

Premium Drink Package

This elevated drink package lets you start your morning with a premium coffee, enjoy a frozen cocktail by the pool and then a glass of wine with dinner. Wines by the bottle are discounted by 20%.​​

Non-Alcoholic Drink Package

Refresh with a selection of premium bottled water including Evian, Perrier, San Pellegrino, Aqua Panna and Vitamin Water. Indulge with specialty coffees, organic teas, bottled iced teas, fresh juices from The Spa Café, frozen smoothies, soda selections, Red Bull and a variety of non-alcoholic cocktails that are sure to quench your thirst.​

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• Premier Beverage Package
• Plus Beverage Package

Let’s take a look at each of these and see what’s included and how much they cost …

Premier Beverage >>> AUD $140.00 per day

What is Included:

• The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $20.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $30.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
• The package includes sparkling or still bottled water (500ml or less), fountain sodas, specialty coffees and teas, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, zero alcohol cocktails, and Red Bull energy drinks. Where selected soda is unavailable at the fountain, canned soda will be provided at no additional charge, subject to availability. Upon request, canned soda will be provided in place of fountain soda for any order of a single soda, at no additional charge, subject to availability.
• The package provides a 25% discount off the standard onboard price on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one-litre bottles of water, and canned soda (except where canned soda is provided in place of fountain soda for no additional charge, as set forth above).
• The package may be used on our private islands, all onboard food and beverage venues, and other onboard areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service.
• If dining at a specialty dining venue, a large (one-liter) bottle of still or sparkling water is covered by the package.

Package Details and Qualifications:

• Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Premier Beverage Package.
• The Premier Beverage Package is US $84.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $100.30 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.
• For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $140.00 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase.
• The Premier Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted.
• The package may be pre-purchased at least four days (96 hours) prior to voyage’s scheduled departure.
• The package is offered onboard on embarkation day and the day after embarkation day and is NOT sold after such time.
• The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within four days of sailing.
• The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased on board and, for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within four days of sailing.

Exclusions:

• The package does not apply to bottled spirits or any items offered in retail venues or shops on board.
• The package does not apply to Mini-Bar items.
• The package does not apply to souvenir Glassware.
• The package excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.

Terms and Conditions:

• Items selected that exceed the $20.00 USD or $30.00 AUD price are charged according to the difference in price.
• Sparkling or still bottled water (500Ml or less) is limited to no more than 12 bottles per day.
• Beverage orders are limited to one (1) beverage per order. Such beverage may be served as a ‘double’ (i.e. containing twice the standard quantity of the selected beverage).
• Packages may NOT be shared, are NON-transferable and NON-refundable and expire at the end of the cruise.
• We are committed to the responsible service of alcohol.

Plus Beverage Package >>> AUD $110.00 per day

What is Included:

• The package includes all beer, spirits, wine by the glass and cocktails $15.00 USD and under as listed on our menu(s), or $22.00 AUD and under for voyages departing from and returning to Australia and New Zealand.
• The package includes sparkling or still bottled water (500ml or less), fountain sodas, specialty coffees and teas, Frappés at Coffee & Cones, zero alcohol cocktails, and Red Bull energy drinks. Where selected soda is unavailable at the fountain, canned soda will be provided at no additional charge, subject to availability. Upon request, canned soda will be provided in place of a fountain soda for any order of a single soda, at no additional charge, subject to availability.
• The package provides a 25% discount off the standard onboard price on the following excluded items: all bottles of wine, one-litre bottles of water, and canned soda (except where canned soda is provided in place of fountain soda for no additional charge, as set forth above).
• The package may be used on our private islands, all onboard food and beverage venues, and other onboard areas such as the theater or public spaces that offer beverage service.

Package Details and Qualifications:

• Age restrictions apply for purchases of the Plus Beverage Package.
• The Plus Beverage Package is US $64.99 per day plus 18% service charge (totaling $76.70 per day) for all itineraries except Australia.
• For all Australian-based vessels, the package is AUD $110.00 per day which includes a service charge. You will be charged the full amount for the complete voyage at the time of purchase.
• The Plus Beverage Package must be purchased for every day a passenger is sailing. Partial / pro-rated packages or purchase for segments of a guest’s voyage are NOT accepted.
• The package may be pre-purchased at least four days (96 hours) prior to voyage’s scheduled departure.
• The package is offered onboard on embarkation day and the day after embarkation day and is NOT sold after such time.
• The package is NOT available for pre-purchase within four days of sailing.
• The package is NOT refundable or transferable once purchased on board, and for advance purchased packages, NOT refundable or transferable within four days of sailing.

Exclusions:

• The package does not apply to bottled spirits or any items offered in retail venues or shops on board.
• The package does not apply to Mini-Bar items.
• The package does not apply to souvenir Glassware.
• The package excludes and is not combinable with other Programs, Promotions, Onboard Specials, or Events such as Wine Tastings, Chef’s Table, Buckets of Beer, Specialty Dining cover charges, or food items for sale such as ice cream, etc.

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Royal Caribbean have just announced all of the sailings out of Brisbane for the 2026 / 2027 cruise season, onboard the beautiful Quantum Of The Seas.

Check out below for all of the departures that are currently planned.

You can also click this link to view all of our discounted Quantum of the Seas cruises.

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Royal Caribbean have just announced all of the sailings out of Sydney for the 2026 / 2027 cruise season, onboard the beautiful Anthem Of The Seas.

Check out below for all of the departures that are currently planned.

You can also click this link to view all of our discounted Anthem of the Seas cruises.

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Address: 1 Cruise Terminal Drive (access via Marine Road), Pinkenba, Queensland 4008.

Phone: (07) 3258 4888

This is around 15 kilometres from Brisbane’s CBD and close to Brisbane Airport. BICT is a modern facility and is designed to handle some of the world’s largest cruise ships and provides easy access for travellers.

Some of the cruiselines that depart from BICT include: Royal Caribbean, Princess, and Carnival Cruises.

Car & Taxi

If you’re travelling by car or taxi, the terminal can be reached via the Port of Brisbane Motorway. From the city, follow Kingsford Smith Drive towards the Gateway Bridge, then take the motorway towards Luggage Point and Marine Road. Cruise Terminal Drive is clearly signposted so you shouldnt miss it, and there are designated drop-off and pick-up zones as well as parking options nearby. A taxi or rideshare (e.g. Uber) from Brisbane city typically takes about 25–30 minutes, depending on traffic.

Public Transport

Unfortunately, public transport to the terminal is limited. The nearest train stations are Doomben and Eagle Junction, but you will need to transfer to a taxi or rideshare to reach the terminal as buses do not service the final stretch into Pinkenba. We recommend that cruise passengers who are using public transport should allow extra time for connections, or consider using a shuttle service if available, especially when travelling with luggage.

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Click on the following link to view and download the Royal Caribbean Discovery Princess Fact Sheet in JPG format.

You can also view all of our Princess cruises as well as departure dates and prices for Discovery Princess cruises.

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