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Carnival Rolls Out Enhanced Casino Program

Image: PHOTO: There’s fun for all ages on the new Carnival Horizon. (Photo by Andy Newman courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line.) (Carnival Cruise Line)
Image: PHOTO: There’s fun for all ages on the new Carnival Horizon. (Photo by Andy Newman courtesy of Carnival Cruise Line.) (Carnival Cruise Line)
by Ana Figueroa
Last updated: 12:32 PM ET, Thu May 31, 2018

High rollers on the high seas now have more to look forward to aboard Carnival Cruise Line.

A refresh of the Carnival Players Club casino program is bringing new offers and experiences to the table. And, the benefits apply ashore, as well.

The program includes a new "Dealer's Choice" offer with exclusive cruise savings opportunities, complimentary in-casino drinks for qualified guests, and invitation-only Carnival Players Club events.

Carnival has also upgraded several new programs that provide guests with an enhanced cruise and casino experience. Value-added benefits, privileges and exclusive events are based on the level of play. Four different program levels include Getaway, designed for players interested in a short vacation. It's available on three- to five-day cruises. Guests receive extras such as in-stateroom gifts, priority check-in and luggage delivery, complimentary in-casino drinks for qualified players, and a chance to win up to $10,000 in free play, cash, and prizes.

The Premier level is for more avid players. Premier is available on cruises of six days or longer. Guests receive all the benefits of the Getaway program. Additionally, they receive a complimentary pre-cruise gift, priority debarkation, a special Welcome Aboard party, invitation-only casino tournaments, and a chance at $20,000 in free play, cash, and prizes every cruise.

Loyal players will receive an invitation to the Ultra level. They'll receive all the benefits of the Premier program, plus a chance to win $100,000 in cash and gifts on board.

The Elite program is reserved for the line's best players. It provides perks such as complimentary parking or local airport pick-up and drop-off; early stateroom access, complimentary drinks throughout the cruise; a free shore excursion and Wi-Fi; special Welcome Aboard and sailaway parties, and VIFP Platinum status for the entire voyage.

"Carnival offers the most enjoyable and rewarding casinos aboard our 26 ships and with our enhanced Carnival Players Club program we're providing our valued guests with a variety of expanded offers and unique experiences simply based on their level of play," said Marty Goldman, Carnival's senior vice president of global casino operations.

Additional enhancements to the program include new branding and logos, plus a new Carnival Players Club web site.

The line's newest ship, Carnival Horizon, was christened in New York a few weeks ago.


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