Carnival Offers 1 Million Rewards Points in Shaquille O'Neal Sweepstakes
Carnival Rewards replaces the VIFP Club’s cruise-day-based system with spending-based rewards, generally awarding three points per dollar on qualifying purchases.
Carnival Cruise Line will award a combined 1 million Carnival Rewards Points to 16 winners through a sweepstakes with Shaquille O’Neal running November 9–30, 2026. Called The Ginormous Points Giveaway, the promotion features the basketball star in his role as Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer.
The sweepstakes follows similar campaigns involving other Carnival celebrity partners, each offering a separate million-point prize pool. The prizes are tied to the line’s new loyalty program, which allows members to earn rewards through cruise purchases and everyday shopping.
Carnival Rewards replaces the VIFP Club’s cruise-day-based earning structure with spending-based rewards and status qualification. Members generally earn three Rewards Points per dollar on qualifying Carnival purchases, including cruise fares, shore excursions, spa treatments and specialty dining.
Rewards Points can be redeemed toward eligible cruise fares and purchases such as onboard services and shore excursions, subject to program terms.
O’Neal already has a foothold on Carnival ships. His Shaq’s Big Chicken restaurant serves chicken sandwiches and other comfort-food dishes on board.
The giveaway announcement did not include a statement from a Carnival executive.
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