Carnival adds stickers for prepaid tips and 112 Australia cruises
Carnival is reportedly marking Sail & Sign cards of guests who prepaid gratuities, and it has confirmed 112 cruises from Sydney and Brisbane for 2028-2029.
Cruise Radio reports that Carnival Cruise Line is putting stickers on Sail & Sign cards. The stickers show crew members which guests have prepaid their daily gratuities. They also show which guests have not. Cruise Radio bases this on numerous reports, including emails sent to its tip line.
According to those reports, the sticker has the words "Crew love" and a line saying the guest prepaid. Several reports also say that guests who prepay find a thank-you note in their room. The notes available do not say whether Carnival has commented on the change.
Separately, Cruise Fever reports that Carnival will run 112 cruises from Australia in 2028-2029. Carnival Encounter and Carnival Splendor will sail them. In 2028, a pair of additional vessels will sail from Australia to ports in the United States, the same outlet reports.
All will sail roundtrip from Sydney or Brisbane.
What it means for travelers
Guests who plan to pay gratuities onboard may want to know that crew could see a sticker on prepaid cards. Prepaying may now be more visible to staff. Travelers in Australia also get many new itinerary choices for 2028 and 2029.
What to watch next
Check Carnival's official website or your booking details for current gratuity policies and cruise dates before you book or sail.
How the story unfolded
- Cruise Fever Carnival Cruise Line Adds 112 Cruises From Australia
Read the original reporting
- Cruise Radio – Carnival Cruise Line’s Latest Gratuities-Related Move Creates a Sticky Situation For Some ↗
- Cruise Fever – Carnival Cruise Line Adds 112 Cruises From Australia ↗
Quick questions
What is this cruises story about?
Carnival is reportedly marking Sail & Sign cards of guests who prepaid gratuities, and it has confirmed 112 cruises from Sydney and Brisbane for 2028-2029.
What does this mean for travelers to Australia?
Guests who plan to pay gratuities onboard may want to know that crew could see a sticker on prepaid cards. Prepaying may now be more visible to staff. Travelers in Australia also get many new itinerary choices for 2028 and 2029.
What should I do now?
Check Carnival's official website or your booking details for current gratuity policies and cruise dates before you book or sail.
Where does this information come from?
This brief is based on reporting from Cruise Radio and Cruise Fever. Links to the original stories are listed on this page.
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