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Yakety-Yak | Episode 199 #johnheald

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Creator's Key Takeaways

John said they have hundreds of celiacs uh and gluten-free guests cruising with them every year and Carnival takes wonderful care of them.

John said, "No, they don't." Uh, if you have prepaid your gratuitities or if the gratuitity comes on the account in the middle of the cruise, they will not receive any less

John said they do not count towards your 15, but please drink responsibly.

John said, "No, you cannot book it ahead of time. You have to book it once you're on board the ship"

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you are gluten-free, Carnival has a separate gluten-free menu and preparation area to avoid cross-contamination.
If you drink a lot of water but not alcohol, get the zero proof Cheers package which includes water and soda.
Prepaid gratuities are not reduced if you skip main dining room nights; servers still get the full amount.
Drinks from an open bar excursion at Pearl Cove do not count toward the daily 15-drink limit.
Book the Mardi Gras brewery tour once on board, as it cannot be booked ahead and sells out quickly.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cross-contamination for gluten-free guests in the dining room.Carnival has a completely separate gluten-free menu and prepares meals in separate areas to avoid cross-contamination.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow safe is the dining room for celiacs that need gluten-free options?
QWhy is water not included in the bubbles package?
QIf they have a signed dining and they do not go to the MDR on one or more nights, do the servers receive less in their prepaid gratuities?
QWill alcoholic drinks with an open bar excursion at Pearl Cove count toward the daily onboard limit of 15?
QCan the Mardi Gras brewery tour be booked ahead of time?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3 Happy BaconDrink Package1½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Happy BaconExcursions3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Celebration Key2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Pearl Cove cabana with open bar
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YouTube Video Description

A series of cruise news and updates straight from the Yak's mouth (Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador, John Heald). Today we cover questions on: gluten-free concerns in MDR, water in the Bubbles package, assigned dining and pre-paid gratuities, open bar at Pearl Cove and 15 drink limit, booking the Mardi Gras Brewery tour. Link to John Heald's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnHeald Join our channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx6PeNHyJjDsxqzFcwZuWRw/join #johnheald #carnivalcruiseline #carnivalcruise #cruisenews