Tipping Room Service, Keyless Embarkation, and Booking a Future Cruise

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The creators address various viewer questions regarding cruise ship logistics and etiquette. They explain the concept of keyless embarkation on select Carnival ships, noting that passengers receive their cabin keys in sealed envelopes outside their rooms rather than at the port. The discussion moves to tipping practices, where the creators suggest that giving two to three dollars in cash for room service is a customary way to support staff who may not be covered by standard daily gratuities. Addressing concerns about cruise attire, they reassure viewers that casual clothing is widely acceptable and that formal nights are often optional. They also provide advice for passengers booking inside cabins, suggesting that the lack of natural light can be a benefit for sleepers. Other topics covered include the use of motion relief bands for sea sickness, the current regulations regarding door decorations, and the potential benefits of booking a future cruise while still onboard, such as receiving onboard credit or reduced deposits.
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we did say in our room service video that we tip extra for room service because we have heard that those normal daily tips that we pay against our room right 13 14 dollars a day on whatever cruise it is those go to certain people but I've heard that the room service staff are not eligible
I actually think it's a perk to booking an inside cabin I think it's great to have whole light-blocking I'm a light sensitive sleeper and I love being comped out
you can still see a lot of it we actually tend to see more door decorations on Carnival than anything else
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