Cruise passengers criticize new program identifying early tippers on board
Carnival Cruise Line's pilot program places stickers on cruise cards to identify guests who prepaid gratuities, sparking a heated debate online as users react.
TL;DR
- Carnival Cruise Line introduced stickers on cruise cards to identify guests who prepaid gratuities.
- The stickers have drawn mixed reactions, with some passengers feeling it's a public display of personal financial choices.
- Some guests prefer giving cash tips directly to staff, believing it goes straight to the individuals.
- Carnival states the program is a pilot and aims to recognize guests' generosity and ensure gratuities are shared among crew.
- This initiative follows other recent passenger frustrations over increased cruise costs and fees, including raised daily gratuities and dynamic pricing for packages.