Everything You Need to Know About the Carnival VIFP Club

Like many cruise brands, Carnival Cruise Line has its own loyalty program that rewards repeat guests with perks that increase the higher they move up the ranks. This program, called the VIFP (Very Important Fun Person) Club, operates on a points system with five tiers to move through.

Here, we’re providing information on everything you need to know about the Carnival VIFP Club including how to become a member, how to earn points, and the Carnival VIFP Club benefits. We also go over some frequently asked questions about the program.

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Everything You Need to Know About the Carnival VIFP Club

What is VIFP Club and how do I enroll?

The Carnival VIFP Club is a points-based loyalty program that awards repeat cruisers with more perks the more they sail. Everyone who has already sailed with Carnival is automatically enrolled in the VIFP Club, but to view your loyalty status and other information you need to activate your account.

If you haven’t yet taken your first cruise, we recommend joining the VIFP Club ahead of time. To activate your account or join for the first time, go to Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP webpage and click the ‘join’ button. When you click the button, you’ll need to input your email address and create a password.

Once you set up an account, you’ll automatically begin receiving offers from Carnival via email. In your account profile, you’ll be able to access what level you’re currently on and what benefits you’ll receive based on that level. You can also see a history of cruises you’ve previously taken and how many points each awarded you.

How do I earn VIFP points?

Now that you’re signed up, let’s answer the important question — how do you get VIFP points on Carnival? The system is pretty simple: you earn one point for each night you cruise. That means if you’re taking a four-night voyage to the Bahamas, you’ll get four points. A seven-night sailing will award you with seven VIFP points.

Unlike some cruise lines, the type of cabin you book does not play into how many VIFP points you receive; it’s one per night whether you’re staying in an interior stateroom or a massive suite. Similarly, the cost of your Carnival cruise does not impact the number of points earned.

If a cruise is cut short for reasons beyond the control of guests, they will still earn the amount of points that they would have earned with the original itinerary. If a cruise is extended for reasons outside of guests’ control, they’ll receive points for the additional cruise days in addition to the originally scheduled days.

How many levels are in Carnival’s VIFP Club and what are the benefits?

Carnival Cruise Line’s VIFP Club has five tiers. As you move higher in the program’s ranks, your benefits and privileges will improve. The color of your Sail & Sign card will reflect the tier that you’re on.

Here are the five VIFP levels and the benefits each provides:

Blue – First Cruise

You’ll be a Blue VIFP member on your first cruise. This tier includes members-only offers and a member e-newsletter via email.

Red – Second Cruise to 24 points

Starting with your second cruise and up to 24 points, you’ll be on the Red tier. This provides the same email benefits as Blue, plus a complimentary 1.5 liter bottle of water on the ship.

Gold – 25 to 74 points

With Gold, you’ll get everything from the Red level plus a free beverage on 5+ day cruises (redeemable at any bar on the last evening of the cruise after 5 pm) and a Gold VIFP pin on every sailing. To receive your pin, head to the onboard Photo Gallery no later than two days before the end of the cruise.

Platinum – 75 to 199 points

Here’s where the benefits to taking lots of cruises with Carnival start to pay off. The difference in the number of perks from Gold to Platinum is a big jump and an exciting treat for anyone who finally reaches this status. In addition to everything that Gold comes with (though the pin may have a different design), Platinum includes:

• Priority check-in and boarding on embarkation day
• Access to the Platinum and Diamond VIFP Party on 5+ day sailings complete with free beverages
• Complimentary beverage at Seaday Brunch in the main dining room (On ships where brunch is not available, guests will get a free beverage at breakfast or lunch in the main dining room.)
• “Chocolate Delight” on 5+ day cruises (call room service to schedule delivery of this treat)
• Priority spa reservations (must be made prior to 6 pm on embarkation day)
• Priority tender boarding at ports where tendering is required
• $25 in FunPlay casino money (redeemable at slots or table games)
• $5 worth of arcade credits (for kids and teens under 18 only)
• VIFP logo gift on every sailing (redeemable at the Photo Gallery no later than two days before the end of the cruise)
• Priority Guest Services assistance by phone
• Priority line at the Guest Services desk onboard
• Priority debarkation
• Priority MDR and specialty restaurant reservations
• Complimentary Wash & Fold laundry service (2 bags on 3-6 day cruises, 3 bags on 7-13 day cruises, 5 bags on 14+ day cruises)

Diamond – 200+ points

Diamond is the pinnacle of Carnival’s VIFP Club — the highest tier you can reach. In addition to everything included for Platinum members, those who are Diamond receive:

• Guaranteed seating time requested in the main dining room for dinner
• Unlimited complimentary Wash & Fold laundry service
• Special event invitation from the captain on each sailing
• One-time free cabin upgrade OR third, fourth, and fifth guests sail free
• One-time donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• One-time complimentary meal for two at a specialty restaurant of choice
• VIFP Club luggage tag set (presented once you reach Diamond level)
• Dedicated toll-free number for sales and service

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VIFP FAQs

Do Carnival VIFP points expire?

No, Carnival VIFP points do not expire. This means that you don’t need to sail within a certain time frame from your last cruise to keep your points, which is the case with some other lines. Even if your last Carnival cruise was a decade ago, you will still retain your VIFP points.

What happens if I reach a new tier in the middle of a cruise?

If you’ll reach the next tier during a sailing, you will receive the privileges of that higher tier for the entire duration of the cruise. This means that even if you were going to cross over from the red tier to the gold on the second to last day of a cruise, you will be assigned a gold card (and get gold privileges) starting on day one.

Are points reciprocal with other Carnival Corporation cruise lines?

No, VIFP points apply only to Carnival Cruise Line and can only be earned by sailing Carnival Cruise Line. Other cruise brands within the Carnival Corporation family (such as Holland America, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, and others) have their own loyalty programs.

How do I find my Carnival VIFP Club number?

There are a couple of ways to find your Carnival VIFP number. When you log into your Carnival account with your email/username and password, click on your name in the top right corner of the screen on the blue bar next to the ‘logout’ button. That will take you to your profile. On your profile, your VIFP number will be located under your name on the left sidebar.

If you need to find your VIFP number and can’t remember your Carnival login information, you can look it up at this link by entering your first and last name and birth date.

Some of my past cruises aren’t showing up on my VIFP account. Can I add them?

If you notice that some of your past cruises are missing from your VIFP account, you can submit a request to have them added. Go to the bottom of the ‘My Cruises,’ page and click ‘Claim a Past Cruise’ in the ‘Missing a Cruise?’ box.

Keep in mind that if you just got back from a sailing, it can take up to 14 business days for the system to update a guest’s cruise history.

Our Take

A nice thing about the VIFP Club is that it’s very simple and straightforward. You don’t have to keep track of points based on the stateroom category you book or the type of cruise you’re taking. But if you’re looking to get really good, usable perks as quickly as possible through a cruise line loyalty program, the VIFP Club probably isn’t your best bet.

The benefits are just about negligible all the way up to Platinum status, which you hit once you reach 75 cruise nights. If you take mostly seven-night cruises, you’ll reach Platinum at around your 11th cruise. If you take lots of shorter sailings, it’ll take much longer to reach that level.

But if you already love Carnival Cruise Line and would sail with them whether or not you get loyalty perks, the benefits are great additions to your experience once you reach the top tiers.

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