Carnival Unveils First Look at New Carnival Rewards Loyalty Pins
If you're a Platinum or Diamond guest sailing on or after September 1, 2026, you'll be eligible to collect the new Carnival Rewards pin. Visit the Pixels Photo Gallery onboard, where your name will be checked off a list before you can claim your pin. Note that Gold-level pins are discontinued, and supplies can run low later in the year, so don't wait until the end of your cruise to check.
Carnival's shift from VIFP to Carnival Rewards comes with a pin refresh, and the details tell you where the program's priorities sit: Gold members lose their pins entirely, while Platinum and Diamond keep theirs with fancier detailing — platinum and diamond-colored dots included. That's a clear signal the line wants to concentrate perks toward its top tiers. The Pixels pickup requirement, in place since 2021, also doubles as inventory control — Cruise Hive has reported pins running out late in the year, so don't assume one will be waiting for you. My read: this is a low-cost loyalty tweak dressed up as a redesign. If I were sailing Platinum or Diamond after September 1, 2026, I'd check Pixels early in my cruise rather than leaving it for the last day.