Are You A First Time Carnival Cruiser? Cruise News & Q&A
Kaptions Kaught
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👁️ 97 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 2:00:00
What This Creator Said
2 Happy Bacon
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)First-Time Cruiser
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Creator's Key Takeaways
do not prepay it because that gratuity you can adjust take off the pre okay y'all always do why what because this is why because they charge every single person in the cabin that's why
the main complaint now on carnival right now are kids some folks are complaining that kids are running up and down the halls knocking on people doors and running
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Do not prepay gratuity; adjust or remove it after it's charged to your account.
✓Pay gratuity in cash to your room steward instead of prepaying.
✓Be aware that opening a corked wine bottle on the ship costs $10.
✓Follow carnival cruise Facebook groups for real-time news and stories.
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Gratuity charges — Do not prepay; adjust or remove after charging, or pay cash to steward.
Choosing a ship — Research big ships like Sunshine for more activities and family-friendly options.
Questions This Creator Answers
QWhat are common first-time cruiser concerns?
QHow does gratuity work on Carnival cruises?
QWhat is the best Carnival ship for a first-time cruiser?
QWhat are current news and complaints about Carnival cruising?
Topics Covered
Service Crew2 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing1 Happy BaconLoyalty Program2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconPort Destination2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconWater Park3 Happy Bacon
Port Highlights
Miami2½ Happy Bacon
San Juan1½ Sad Bacon
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