Carnival Is Giving Away 1 Million Rewards Points With Shaq: How to Enter

Carnival Cruise Line is making a big splash this November with a sweepstakes that loyal cruisers won’t want to miss. The cruise line has teamed up with its Chief Fun Officer, Shaquille O’Neal, to launch the Ginormous Points Giveaway — and yes, one million Carnival Rewards Points are on the table.

The promotion runs from November 9 through November 30, 2026, giving cruisers more than three weeks to rack up daily entries. Here is everything you need to know to get your name in the drawing.

What Is the Ginormous Points Giveaway?

Carnival is distributing 1,000,000 Carnival Rewards Points across 16 lucky winners, split into three prize tiers:

• Grand Prize (1 winner): 250,000 Carnival Rewards Points
• First Prize (5 winners): 100,000 Carnival Rewards Points each
• Second Prize (10 winners): 25,000 Carnival Rewards Points each

For anyone who has been building up a Carnival Rewards balance, this is a serious haul. Points in the Carnival Rewards ecosystem can be earned through cruise bookings and everyday spending, then redeemed toward cruise fares, stateroom upgrades, specialty dining, and shore excursions.

Why Shaq?

Shaquille O’Neal has been Carnival’s Chief Fun Officer for a while now, and this giveaway leans into more than just his celebrity status. Carnival noted that Shaq has a genuine personal connection to the brand — his onboard restaurant, Shaq’s Big Chicken, serves up his signature crispy chicken sandwiches and comfort-food classics aboard Carnival ships.

The Ginormous Points Giveaway is the latest in a series of celebrity-backed promotions tied to Carnival Rewards. A similar activation with Guy Fieri just wrapped up, also giving away one million points. Carnival has hinted that more celebrity-backed giveaways are coming throughout the rest of the winter season.

How to Enter

Entering is completely free and takes less than a minute. Here are the steps:

Step 1 — Sign up for Carnival Rewards. You must be a member of Carnival’s loyalty program to be eligible. If you are not already registered, head to Carnival’s official website to create a free account at no cost.

Step 2 — Find your Carnival Guest Number. You will need your unique VIFP / Carnival Guest Number. This connects your entry directly to your rewards profile, so have it ready before you submit.

Step 3 — Submit your entry. Visit the official Ginormous Points Giveaway promotional page at carnivalrewards.com/shaq or check your Carnival member email for the direct entry portal. Fill in your full name, email address, and Guest Number to complete your submission.

Step 4 — Come back every single day. You are allowed one entry per day throughout the entire entry window, which runs through November 30, 2026. Bookmark the page and set a daily reminder — the more entries you rack up, the better your odds.

Rules and Eligibility

A few things to know before you enter:

• The sweepstakes is 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 is necessary. Spending money on a cruise or adding to your rewards balance will not improve your odds of winning.

About Carnival Rewards

Carnival launched its Carnival Rewards loyalty program in the summer of 2026, positioning it as a first-of-its-kind program in the cruise industry. Members earn points and stars through Carnival cruise purchases as well as everyday shopping, which can then be redeemed for cruises and related services including spa days, shore excursions, specialty dining, and more.

The Ginormous Points Giveaway is one of the most high-profile promotions tied to the program since its launch, and with more celebrity activations reportedly on the way, Carnival seems to be making a real push to drive member engagement heading into the holiday season.

If you have been thinking about signing up for Carnival Rewards, there has never been a better time to do it.