Carnival is Giving Away 1 Million Rewards Points: Here’s How to Enter the Giveaway

Carnival Cruise Line’s initial reveal for their new rewards program hit a few bumps along the way when it was announced in 2025. But now the cruise line is supercharging the rewards accounts of at least 16 lucky cruisers with their Ginormous Points Giveaway.

The cruise line has tapped their Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, to bring this one million Rewards Points giveaway to their loyal cruisers.

The promotion runs from November 9 through November 30, 2026.

Here is everything you need to know about how the sweepstakes works and how to get your entries in.

What You Can Win

Carnival is splitting the 1,000,000-point giveaway into three tiers:

• 1 Grand Prize Winner: 250,000 Carnival Rewards Points
• 5 First Prize Winners: 100,000 Carnival Rewards Points each
• 10 Second Prize Winners: 25,000 Carnival Rewards Points each

By the way, points in the Carnival Rewards ecosystem accumulate through cruise bookings and everyday spend, and can be redeemed directly toward cruise fares, stateroom upgrades, specialty dining, and shore excursions.

How to Apply and Enter

Entering the sweepstakes is completely free and takes less than a minute. Here are the exact steps to get your name in the drawing:

1. Sign Up for Carnival Rewards: You must be a member of Carnival’s loyalty program to be eligible (pretty obvious, right?). If you aren’t already registered, head to Carnival’s official website to create a free account.
2. Find Your Carnival Guest Number: Have your unique VIFP / Carnival Guest Number handy, as this connects your entry directly to your rewards profile.
3. Submit Your Online Entry Form: Visit the official Ginormous Points Giveaway promotional page via Carnival’s website or check your member email for the direct entry portal. Fill in your full name, email, and Guest Number.
4. Enter Every Single Day: You are allowed one entry per day throughout the entry window (November 9–30, 2026). Bookmark the page and set a daily reminder to maximize your chances.

Important Sweepstakes Rules to Keep in Mind

Before submitting your entries, make sure you meet the basic eligibility criteria set by the cruise line:

• Age & Residency: Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and Washington, D.C., who are at least 21 years of age at the time of entry.
• No Purchase Necessary: Buying a cruise or spending money on your loyalty account will not increase your odds of winning. (It will increase your chances for happiness and joy though, just saying.)

Carnival has hinted that more celebrity-backed 1-million-point giveaways will follow throughout the winter season, so stay tuned for more changes to bulk up your Carnival accounts with rewards points. Guy Fieri’s points giveaway just ended in which 1 million Rewards Points were given away as well.