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Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Carnival Cruise Line answers key tipping question
Carnival Cruise Line answers key tipping question originally appeared on Come Cruise With Me. Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald is used to putting out fires on his popular Facebook page that's followed by more than 600,000 cruisers. Often this means extinguishing rampant cruise rumors spread by other popular Facebook pages dedicated to cruising. Related: Carnival Cruise Line warns against another bad cruise behavior Recent rumors Heald has snuffed out include false claims that the cruise line is retiring a beloved cruise ship and removing fan-favorite dining venue Guy's Burger Joint fleetwide, along with a number of other untrue assertions. Now, the brand ambassador is tackling a blaze that heated up around onboard tipping. Cruisers basically have two choices for how to handle tipping on a cruise. Carnival and other cruise lines will automatically add the suggested daily gratuity amounts to your onboard account, so you can accept that or choose to remove the automatic gratuities in favor of tipping in cash. Some passengers choose to prepay gratuities at the suggested daily rate and provide additional tips in cash, too. Although tipping the wonderful crew members who work hard to make your vacation special is something the majority of cruise passengers are happy to do, the proper way to tip and how much to tip is a matter that's often debated. And while tipping is already a complicated cruise topic, false rumors occasionally add fuel to the fire. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. The latest tipping controversy Heald battled involved an alleged negative consequence of removing automatic cruise gratuities to instead pay the same amount or more in cash during your cruise. According to a widely circulated social media post, if you do remove automatic gratuities, crew members will find out that you did this by the middle of your cruise and will reduce the level of service they provide to you as a result. In a recent video update for his followers, Heald stressed that this rumor is completely false, and backed it up by providing details on when crew members receive their crew payment guidelines for each sailing. Related: Carnival Cruise Line rep sounds alarm on growing YouTube problem 'This happens after the cruise,' Heald explained. 'So, you finish your cruise, whether it's a three- or an eight- or a 10-day cruise, and the gratuities from that cruise are always paid to the crew the following cruise.' As Heald emphasized, the claim 'that you're going to get diminished service is absolutely nonsense.' He hoped that providing clarification on this would help passengers avoid worrying. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Although how you choose to tip on a cruise is a matter of personal preference and either way is acceptable, removing automatic gratuities and not tipping at all is discouraged. Heald made a point to address cruisers who choose not to tip in his video, too, even though the cruise line reports that a very small percentage of cruisers actually do this. 'For those who remove their gratuities and give nothing, well, that's your personal choice, but I think most people that do that…have never been in a service-oriented [position],' Heald added. 'They've never been a waiter or a cabin attendant or in housekeeping or a waitress or anything like that.' More Carnival cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane Barbara Carnival Cruise Line bans more passengers after another brawl Carnival Cruise Line shares new warning for parents Heald also stressed that the tips that passengers give to Carnival crew members are sincerely appreciated, but regardless of the way you choose to tip, the crew will provide the same high level of service. 'Thank you for all your gratuities that you give the crew,' he said. 'We appreciate it, they appreciate it, their families at home appreciate it, and they will, regardless [of how you tip], give you the best service because they are, as Tina Turner once said, 'simply the best ooh better than all the rest ooh better than anyone, better than I've ever met.'' (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. This story was originally reported by Come Cruise With Me on Jun 13, 2025, where it first appeared.
Miami Herald
13-06-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Carnival Cruise Line rep addresses a troubling tipping rumor
Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald is used to putting out fires on his popular Facebook page that's followed by more than 600,000 cruisers. Often this means extinguishing rampant cruise rumors spread by other popular Facebook pages dedicated to cruising. Related: Carnival Cruise Line warns against another bad cruise behavior Recent rumors Heald has snuffed out include false claims that the cruise line is retiring a beloved cruise ship and removing fan-favorite dining venue Guy's Burger Joint fleetwide, along with a number of other untrue assertions. Now, the brand ambassador is tackling a blaze that heated up around onboard tipping. Cruisers basically have two choices for how to handle tipping on a cruise. Carnival and other cruise lines will automatically add the suggested daily gratuity amounts to your onboard account, so you can accept that or choose to remove the automatic gratuities in favor of tipping in cash. Some passengers choose to prepay gratuities at the suggested daily rate and provide additional tips in cash, too. Although tipping the wonderful crew members who work hard to make your vacation special is something the majority of cruise passengers are happy to do, the proper way to tip and how much to tip is a matter that's often debated. And while tipping is already a complicated cruise topic, false rumors occasionally add fuel to the fire. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter to save money on your next (or your first) cruise. The latest tipping controversy Heald battled involved an alleged negative consequence of removing automatic cruise gratuities to instead pay the same amount or more in cash during your cruise. According to a widely circulated social media post, if you do remove automatic gratuities, crew members will find out that you did this by the middle of your cruise and will reduce the level of service they provide to you as a result. In a recent video update for his followers, Heald stressed that this rumor is completely false, and backed it up by providing details on when crew members receive their crew payment guidelines for each sailing. Related: Carnival Cruise Line rep sounds alarm on growing YouTube problem "This happens after the cruise," Heald explained. "So, you finish your cruise, whether it's a three- or an eight- or a 10-day cruise, and the gratuities from that cruise are always paid to the crew the following cruise." As Heald emphasized, the claim "that you're going to get diminished service is absolutely nonsense." He hoped that providing clarification on this would help passengers avoid worrying. Be the first to see the best deals on cruises, special sailings, and more. Sign up for the Come Cruise With Me newsletter. Although how you choose to tip on a cruise is a matter of personal preference and either way is acceptable, removing automatic gratuities and not tipping at all is discouraged. Heald made a point to address cruisers who choose not to tip in his video, too, even though the cruise line reports that a very small percentage of cruisers actually do this. "For those who remove their gratuities and give nothing, well, that's your personal choice, but I think most people that do that…have never been in a service-oriented [position]," Heald added. "They've never been a waiter or a cabin attendant or in housekeeping or a waitress or anything like that." More Carnival cruise news: Carnival Cruise Line ship pivots to avoid Hurricane BarbaraCarnival Cruise Line bans more passengers after another brawlCarnival Cruise Line shares new warning for parents Heald also stressed that the tips that passengers give to Carnival crew members are sincerely appreciated, but regardless of the way you choose to tip, the crew will provide the same high level of service. "Thank you for all your gratuities that you give the crew," he said. "We appreciate it, they appreciate it, their families at home appreciate it, and they will, regardless [of how you tip], give you the best service because they are, as Tina Turner once said, 'simply the best ooh better than all the rest ooh better than anyone, better than I've ever met.'" (The Arena Group will earn a commission if you book a cruise.) Make a free appointment with Come Cruise With Me's Travel Agent Partner, Postcard Travel, or email Amy Post at amypost@ or call or text her at 386-383-2472. Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Goodbye roller coaster, hello water park: Carnival reveals details of new ship Festivale
Goodbye roller coaster, hello water park: Carnival reveals details of new ship Festivale Show Caption Hide Caption How to find the best price, perks when booking a cruise Find the cruise that works for your budget with these tips. Problem Solved Carnival Cruise Line's newest ship, Carnival Festivale, will call Port Canaveral home starting in spring 2027. The ship will feature new onboard entertainment zones, a family-friendly water park, and more connecting cabins. Itineraries for the ship will be announced later this summer. Carnival Cruise Line is bringing a new Fun Ship to Port Canaveral in spring 2027. Carnival Festivale, the fourth ship in the line's Excel Class, will homeport in the Orlando area, the cruise line announced Sunday. The ship shares a name with a previous Carnival vessel that began sailing for the line in the late 1970s. The ship will feature three new onboard zones, including venues and 'immersive experiences' centered around music, according to a news release, and the Carnival Waterworks Ultra water park. Guests will find six water slides – including family raft slides – splash pads and more, located in an outdoor zone called Sunsation Point. The area will replace the line's BOLT: Ultimate Sea Coaster found on other Excel Class ships. Other nearby activities include a 'treehouse-inspired elevated adventure trail,' miniature golf, and arcade games, according to the release. 'In the evening, Sunsation Point bursts with vibrant illumination and the fun continues into the night with special evening events that have extended water park hours, in addition to a DJ and other activities,' the cruise line said. 'This is a first for Carnival to open Waterworks at night and activate multi deck zones for guests of all ages to enjoy together in the evening.' Festivale will also have close to 70% more interconnecting cabins than its three sister ships in an effort to 'better serve' families. One million children sail with the cruise line annually, per the release. The Excel Class currently includes Carnival Mardi Gras, Celebration and Jubilee, which can each accommodate more than 5,200 guests at double occupancy. New dining venues will debut onboard as well, alongside returning favorites like Guy's Burger Joint and Big Chicken. More details are still to be announced. Specifics on the ship's itineraries will be released this summer, Carnival said, and travelers can sign up for updates through the cruise line's website. The vessel is one of several upcoming Carnival ships. Carnival Tropicale, the fifth Excel Class vessel, is set for delivery in spring 2028. That will be followed by three more new ships with more than 3,000 staterooms each, starting in 2029, which will be the biggest in parent company Carnival Corporation's fleet. The cruise line also recently began operating Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, which previously sailed for the P&O Cruises Australia brand before it was folded into Carnival. Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at ndiller@
