Carnival Cruise Line has launched a new Carnival Rewards Mastercard, which is first-of-its-kind in the cruise industry, with Barclays US Consumer Bank.
This card empowers members to earn rewards through everyday spend and redeem them to enhance their Carnival experience. Integrated with Carnival’s recently launched Carnival Rewards loyalty program, the card provides more flexibility, more ways to earn rewards and faster access to loyalty benefits, helping members maximize every dollar spent both at sea and on land.
About 71 percent of travelers, as per Barclay’s 2026 Travel Rewards and Loyalty Report, prioritize getting a great deal, and 86 percent look for ways to maximize their travel budget.
The no-annual-fee Carnival Rewards Mastercard is built to complement Carnival’s new Carnival Rewards loyalty program. It gives cardmembers more ways to earn and redeem the value of everyday spending and helps them to earn toward their next cruise.
Combined with real-time point redemptions toward Carnival experiences, the card extends the benefits and value of loyalty far beyond the cruise itself.
Doug Villone, Head of US Cards and Partnerships at Barclays US Consumer Bank, said today’s travelers are looking for rewards programs that deliver true value as they venture away from home.
“Our partnership with Carnival is rooted in a shared commitment to meeting those evolving needs. With the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard, we’re giving cardmembers more ways to earn on everyday purchases and making it easier to turn everyday spending into rewards for their next cruise.”
Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line, stated that the company is always looking for new ways to bring our guests closer to the experiences they love.
“Together with Barclays, we’re offering our guests a new way to experience Carnival beyond the ship. For every dollar spent, cardmembers earn valuable rewards that can be redeemed toward the Carnival experiences they love. The Carnival Rewards Mastercard strengthens the connection between everyday life and the vacations our guests look forward to, creating a more seamless and rewarding experience from planning to sailing and beyond.”
With the new Carnival Rewards Mastercard, users can earn up to four Status Qualifying Stars on Carnival purchases when combined with the Stars earned through Carnival Rewards and 1 Status Qualifying Star on all other purchases.
Furthermore, there’s 50,000 bonus points for new cardmembers after spending $1,000 on purchases in the first 90 days.
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