Priority access to restaurant reservations means you'll get the best table times. Other perks that come with Platinum level include: An invitation to an exclusive Platinum and Diamond VIFP Party with free drinks and appetizers on sailings of five days or longer.

Carnival VIFP Platinum members receive a few specific "free drink" benefits, but they do not get an unlimited open bar. As of 2026, the primary drink perks for Platinum members include: one (1) complimentary specialty coffee, soda, or alcoholic beverage (valued up to $16.00) redeemable at any venue on any day of the cruise. Additionally, Platinum and Diamond members are invited to a private VIFP Party on sailings of 5 days or longer, where they can enjoy complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for the duration of the event (usually about an hour). You also receive a large 1.5-liter bottle of water in your stateroom on embarkation day. For anything beyond these specific instances, Platinum members must pay standard prices or have a "Cheers!" drink package. This is a common point of confusion, as many believe the status offers a daily free drink, when it is actually a single-use benefit per voyage plus the party access.