Carnival’s New Gratuity Hike Sparks Strong Passenger Reactions. #cruise #cruises #cruisenews
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1½ Sad Bacon
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Creator's Key Takeaways
people are arguing if it's fair if the crew actually sees the cash and how it stacks up
They're saying tipping is out of control, especially for cruisers sailing from US and European home ports
Carnival say 100% goes to crew confirmed by John He
guests from US and European home ports aren't thrilled, especially after late 2025 surprise 20% service charge hike
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Check if gratuities are included based on your home port
Questions This Creator Answers
QIs Carnival's gratuity increase fair?
QHow do gratuity costs compare across different cruise lines?
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Reactions are getting heated for Carnival's gratuity increase, but not for the overall gratuity cost or whether the crew deserves tips.