NO MORE FREE DINING ON CARNIVAL
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The creator discusses several updates regarding cruise line policies, focusing on Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruise Line. Regarding Carnival, the video addresses rumors about changes to the tipping policy, noting that the cruise line has denied plans to remove the option for passengers to adjust gratuities. The creator also covers the Carnival Jubilee, explaining that the free dining period at certain venues is ending soon, after which guests will be charged eight dollars per person for additional meals. For Royal Caribbean, the video details a new policy for casino guests who receive free cruise offers. To prevent empty cabins caused by no-shows, the line will now require a two hundred dollar deposit for these reservations, which is refundable or convertible to onboard credit. Finally, the creator mentions that Princess Cruise Line will be sending the Crown Princess into a three month dry dock for a major refurbishment. The video concludes with the creator sharing personal views on the fairness of these various industry changes.
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I just count gratuities as part of my cruise fair I automatically consider it this is the price of cruising
Carnival says there there's no change we're not who told you we're thinking about changing our policy where you cannot adjust gratuities
Royal Caribbean is reaching out to guests who have won free cruises but never show up
Carnival Jubilee will now begin charging for dining at two popular venues on the carnival Jubilee
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