The Carnival Encounter is undergoing a drydock renovation in 2026 that will bring some updates and new amenities to the ship. Currently, the ship's dry-dock is expected to end around March 20, 2026. This dry-dock is taking place in Singapore. 

What We Currently Know:
1. Addition of Bonsai Sushi Express - Carnival is in the process of adding Bonsai Sushi Express to the Carnival Encounter. Bonsai Sushi Express is a smaller scale of Carnival's popular Bonsai Sushi dining venue. For more information on Bonsai Sushi Express click here for my post. 

​2. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is coming onboard. Carnival is replacing the Luke's Bar and Grill onboard with Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse. The menus are expected to be similar to what is currently served on the Carnival Splendor and Luminosa from Australia. 

3. A new venue, Carnival's Topside Grill, is replacing Luke's Burger's. Carnival has not released information regarding the menu or pricing for this venue yet. 

To read Carnival's press release regarding the addition of these dining venues please click here. This link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide to Carnival's News website. 

4. Dry-docks always bring general refreshments to ships. Some of the work could be in public areas and may include work to carpet, flooring, wall coverings, and basic maintenance that is harder to perform when the ship is in-service. Technical work behind the scenes almost always takes place during dry-docks too. 

5. The Cloud 9 SPA is getting thermal suites. Guests can book the thermal suites online. 

6. Work is being done to all 5 of the ship's pools and all 7 of the ship's jacuzzi tubs are being replaced. 

7. Carnival is resurfacing the ship's basketball court. 

8. The crew areas onboard are receiving some updates too. 

9. Improvements to help the ship become more energy efficient are being made. 

There is may still be more information to come. Stay tuned!

          Carnival Cruise ships have multiple bars onboard and some of the bars are themed. How much are drinks on a Carnival Cruise? These are the bar menus Carnival Cruise Line introduced in late 2025 and based on the menu's identifier they are for "01_2026" which mean these are the menus expected to start Carnival Cruise Line's year in 2026. Please note, prices are subject to change at any time. I recommend looking at the drink options shown but do not focus on the price since it could easily change.  

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Currently I have shared the general bar menu, Red Frog Rum Bar, Blue Iguana Tequila Bar, Red Frog Pub menu, Alchemy Bar menu, Serenity Adults Only Retreat Bar Menu, and Main Dining Room Wine Menu.

One change for late 2025 that is going forward into 2026 is Carnival raised the automatic service gratuity on beverages from 18% to 20%. 

General Bar Menu 2026:
This bar menu the general bar menu on a Carnival Cruise ship. If you are not in a themed bar this will likely be the menu that comes up when you scan your QR code. This is also the menu typically shown in the main dining room on the bar QR code Although this is the general bar menu, it does not include all of the choices available to guests. If you have questions regarding availability ask your bar team onboard. There are several drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available to guests for order that aren't shown on the menu. 
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Red Frog Rum Bar Menu: 
Many Carnival Cruise ships have the Red Frog Rum Bar located outside. Below are menus and prices for the Red Frog Rum Bar on my recent Carnival Legend December 2025 cruise.
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Red Frog Pub
The Red Frog Pub is on the Carnival Breeze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Legend, Carnival Magic, Carnival Miracle, Carnival Pride, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Spirit, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, and Carnival Valor. The menu below is from the Carnival Legend in December 2025 and notes the menu is for "01_2026", but it is the current menu on the ship as of the time this post was updated. The Carnival Magic and Carnival Breeze typically have a food portion of the menu that may not be available on other ships. Other Carnival ships with the Red Frog Pub do not serve a food menu (though there may be snacks available for sale depending on the ship). ​
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Piano Bar Menu
Carnival Cruise ships are known for having a piano entertainer perform to guests onboard! They have a themed bar menu available in the piano bar or lounge where performer will be. Below are pictures of the piano bar menu from my December 2025 Carnival Legend cruise.
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Main Dining Room Wine Menu
Carnival has a section of the main dining room menu which shows the wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle. These prices are as of December 2025 on the Carnival Legend. ​Click Any Photo To Make It Larger!

Carnival Alchemy Bar Menu
The Alchemy Bar allows Carnival Cruise ship guests to enjoy cocktail creations in a themed "pharmacy" environment. Carnival offers Lyre's non-alcoholic spirits at the Alchemy Bar too. Although a lot of guests on Carnival Cruises enjoy custom cocktails at the Alchemy Bar there are some menu items. Prices may vary by ship and this bar is not available on all ships. Below are Alchemy Bar on Carnival Cruise menus. ​Click Any Photo To Make It Larger!

Serenity Bar Menu
Some Carnival Cruise ships have bars on the Serenity Adults Only Retreat. This area of the ship is for guests 21+ years of age. ​Click Any Photo To Make It Larger!

Carnival Cruise 2026 Coffee Bar Menus
Please click here for my post on the Carnival Cruise 2026 coffee bar menus with prices!

​Have a great cruise!

       Bonsai Sushi Express on Carnival Cruise ships is a counter space where guests on select Carnival ships can purchase grab & go sushi. This space is based on Carnival's popular Bonsai Sushi venue that serves sushi, sashimi, rolls, and more. This post will take a look at Bonsai Sushi Express's menu, prices, and location on ships.

Carnival's Bonsai Sushi Express Menu
​Below represents the Bonsai Sushi Express menu from my recent cruise as of December 2025. This is the menu ships offering Bonsai Sushi Express are starting 2026 with. Prices are subject to change at any time and menu items may vary by ship. I included a picture of the menu as well as the text from the menu as the picture can be a little difficult to read. 

Ships With Bonsai Sushi Express
Carnival Cruise ships with Bonsai Sushi include the Carnival Elation, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Miracle, and Carnival Paradise. Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are scheduled to receive Bonsai Sushi Express soon. Carnival ships with Sushi at Sea counter branding that serve similar menu items include Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, and Carnival Valor. 

Where is Bonsai Sushi Express located on each ship that has it?
Carnival Elation - Promenade Deck 9 near Casablanca Casino
​Carnival Freedom - Lido Deck 9 within Freedom Restaurant 
Carnival Luminosa - Deck 2 near Ocean Plaza and Casino
Carnival Miracle - Lido Deck 9 by Pizzeria
​Carnival Paradise - Promenade Deck 9 near Majestic Casino
Carnival Adventure - Location is not yet announced
​Carnival Encounter - Location is not yet announced

How do I pay for Bonsai Sushi Express onboard?
You will pay for each Bonsai Sushi Express item onboard ala carte. The charge will be on your Sail & Sign card, which is connected to your onboard spending account. 

What times is Bonsai Sushi Express typically open?
The exact hours of Bonsai Sushi Express onboard can vary. Typically, the venue is open for dinner each night of the cruise and the service is grab & go style instead of sit-down. On sea days, Carnival typically will open the Bonsai Sushi Express venue and the venue is often not open for lunch on days when a ship is in a port of call. 

I'm looking for Bonsai Sushi information. Where can I find that?
If you are looking for Bonsai Sushi (the sit-down venue) please click here for my post. I include Bonsai Sushi's menu and information within that page. 

How can I get more information? 
​Please visit Carnival's website by clicking here (link will take you away from RyG's Cruise Guide and to Carnival's website). 

If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions please do not use any information on this website to make any decisions about whether this item is suitable for your consumption because this information may not include all ingredients or facts related to food dishes Consult Carnival to discuss ingredients and to make sure the food item is able to be consumed by you. Food items, menus, and the way a dish is prepared can vary greatly. Additionally, please note that onboard amenities and dining options are subject to change due to a variety of factors. ​

         The Carnival Elation is one of Carnival's two Fantasy Class cruise ships and the ship recently underwent its 2026 dry-dock. During the Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock the ship went to the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport, Bahamas for a few weeks out of service. 

What did the Carnival Elation receive during the 2026 dry-dock? 
The Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock was primarily a maintenance dry-dock. Carnival did not advertise any new features being added to the Carnival Elation, but Carnival's brand ambassador John Heald mentioned the WaterWorks and pools received refurbishment. Drydocks are also a time for ships to receive maintenance to onboard technical systems so it is highly certain Carnival performed this type of work during the Carnival Elation's 2026 dry-dock.

Is Carnival Elation being sold or is this the last dry-dock?
The Carnival Elation will turn 30 years old in 2028. However, it is not clear what Carnival Cruise Line's future plans for the Carnival Elation are in terms of when the ship will be retired from the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. It is too early to say if this is the ship's last dry-dock with Carnival Cruise Line. As of 2/15/2026, Carnival Cruise Line has sailings open for booking through April 2028 for the Carnival Elation. This is typical ending timing on itineraries as Carnival has not started releasing summer 2028 itineraries for ships. 

Where can I keep track of Carnival Cruise Line dry-dock information?
I have an unofficial dry-dock schedule compiled here on RyG's Cruise Guide. Click Here to view my page online.

The JavaBlue Cafe is located on the following Carnival ships: Carnival Celebration, Carnival Elation, Carnival Firenze, Carnival Freedom, Carnival Glory, Carnival Horizon, Carnival Jubilee, Carnival Luminosa, Carnival Panorama, Carnival Paradise, Carnival Radiance, Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Sunshine, Carnival Splendor, Carnival Venezia, Carnival Vista, and Mardi Gras. The Carnival Festivale will receive JavaBlue Cafe when it debuts in 2027.
If your Carnival ship is not listed here it is likely serving the "Coffee Bar" generic menu onboard. You can find that menu in another post by clicking here. ​

The full menu is typically posted on the wall at the Java Blue Cafe. Prices can vary by item and products that are considered "spiked" will generally cost more.  

If you have the Cheers or Cheers Zero Proof beverage package most items at JavaBlue Cafe are included in your package (food items sold through JavaBlue Cafe are 100% excluded from these packages). 

Below is the menu on the wall on the Carnival Paradise:

The JavaBlue Cafe typically has a variety of pastries and desserts available for sale. In the morning donuts are for sale and in the afternoon guests can find other desserts available for purchase.

Please keep in mind prices are subject to change at any time and product availability may vary!

        If you will be on a Carnival Cruise during Easter your ship may hold some events & activities to celebrate Easter. This post will discuss some of the events & activities Carnival lists on their website for Easter Sunday as well as discuss Carnival's policy regarding religious clergy & services onboard.   
            Easter Sunday for 2026 is Sunday, April 5, 2026. The events & activities scheduled onboard will depend on the ship's location for the day as well as the entertainment department onboard.   

Does Carnival have Easter church services onboard for Easter Sunday?
                 According to Carnival's website a non-denominational service is listed as being planned for ships that are not in their homeport on Easter Sunday. This means ships that are undergoing debarkation & embarkation on Easter Sunday will not have any type of service held onboard. Carnival's website does not give any additional information about who will lead a non-denominational service on ships that are having services. 

What Easter themed activities & events are scheduled to take place for Easter Sunday?
      Carnival's website states that a Family Easter Hop N' Stop event and Family Easter Flower Hunt are scheduled to take place. Guests onboard during Easter should be able to learn the information from the ship's entertainment team regarding these events. Carnival also states that "Easter Egg-stravaganza" bingo is scheduled to take place. Bingo onboard typically costs extra and I'm not exactly sure how the game will be done with an Easter theme. Carnival also mentions an Easter Traditions Trivia is one of the events that will take place. The Carnival youth programs will also be hosting onboard events & activities. 
         The main dining room at dinner is scheduled to serve a special Easter menu. Click Here for my post showing the 2025 Carnival Cruise Easter 2025 main dining room menu. The dining room menu for 2026's Easter is not yet available as of the time this post was last updated. Ships with a steakhouse onboard and that are at sea on Easter Sunday are also scheduled to serve a special lunch menu that guests can book a reservation onboard. 

What is Carnival's policy regarding religious services and clergy?
                    Carnival's website references the religious services policy around multiple holidays (this is not Easter specific information). Carnival does not place clergy onboard their ships. Clergy that are traveling on a Carnival Cruise ship are able to volunteer to conduct a service while on the cruise. The clergy traveling should contact Guest Services and leave their name, stateroom number, and description of the services they offer. Additionally, the clergy member must leave a letter showing good standing with their religious organization with Guest Services. Per Carnival's website the final determination of approval will be based on factors such as the letter, schedule suitability, and venue availability. 

Where I can I get more information from Carnival? 
​                The FAQ section of Carnival's website has great information regarding the Easter Sunday holiday celebration as well as the religious services policy. I highly encourage you to check out both of these policies as these are the sources of my information to write this post.   
Carnival Cruise Celebrating Holidays Information:  Click Here 
Carnival Cruise Religious Services Policy Information:  Click Here

This post was updated on February 15, 2026 after being originally posted on January 16, 2023 due to some updates made on Carnival's website. ​

The cruise industry is constantly building new cruise ships that will offer guests vacations in the future. This page is dedicated to sharing details on new and future cruise ships. As information is constantly being released and changing this page will always be a work in progress and information could change. Includes information on new Carnival Cruise ships, new Royal Caribbean ships, new Princess Cruises ships, new Norwegian Cruise Line ships, and soon to be more!

Last Updated: 2/15/2026

Carnival Cruise Line New Ships
As of February 2026, Carnival Cruise Line has 5 new cruise ships announced and upcoming. See below for details on new and future Carnival Cruise Line ships: 

Carnival Festivale
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
The Carnival Festivale is scheduled to be Carnival Cruise Line's 4th Excel class ship. Carnival Festivale is under construction at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. 
Carnival Festivale Restaurants and Food Dining Guide
Carnival Festivale Renderings, Virtual Tours, and Deck Plans 

Carnival Tropicale
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2028
The Carnival Tropicale is scheduled to be Carnival Cruise Line's 5th Excel class ship. Carnival Tropicale's construction will take place at Meyer Werft in Papenburg, Germany. 

Carnival Cruise Project Ace Ship #1
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2029
The first of Carnival Cruise Line's Project Ace class cruise ships is scheduled to enter service in 2029. The ship's name and homeport have not yet been announced. The Project Ace class ships are anticipated to be 230,000+ gross tons and have over 3,000 guest staterooms. This ship is being built at Fincantieri and will be able to hold almost 8,000 guests at full capacity. 

Royal Caribbean New Ships
Legend of the Seas
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2026
Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas is under construction as the cruise line prepares to debut another Icon Class cruise ship. The Legend of the Seas will be powered by LNG. Construction of the Legend of the Seas is taking place at Meyer Turku in Finland. 

Unnamed Icon Class Ship #4 
​Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
Royal Caribbean is planning on a 4th Icon class ship entering the fleet in 2027. The ship's name has not yet been announced. 
Link to Royal Caribbean Press Release

Norwegian Cruise Line New Ships
​Norwegian Luna
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2026
The Norwegian Luna is scheduled to enter service in 2026 and will be the first of Norwegian's Prima Plus class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 156,300 and a guest double occupancy of 3,550. 

Norwegian Aura
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
The Norwegian Aura is scheduled to enter service in 2027 and is starting a new class of ships for Norwegian Cruise Line. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 172,000 and a guest double occupancy of 3,840 guests. 

Disney Cruise Line New Ships
Disney New 2027 Ship
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2027
Disney Cruise Line is scheduled to debut a 4th Wish class ship in 2027. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 140,000. The ship is being built at Meyer Werft. The ship's name is not yet announced (as of 2/15/2026). 

MSC Cruise Line New Ships
MSC World Asia
Year Scheduled To Enter Service: 2026
The MSC World Asia is scheduled to enter service in 2026 and will be the third of MSC's World class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 215,863 and passengers of 6,758. 

MSC World Atlantic
Year Scheduled to Enter Service: 2027
The MSC World Atlantic is scheduled to enter service in 2027 and will be the fourth of MSC's World class ships. The ship will have an estimated gross tonnage of 215,863 and passengers of 6,758. 

I have plans to continue expanding this page. Please keep in mind that information is subject to change at any time. Verify the information with your cruise line for the latest. 

       If you are taking a Carnival Cruise ship vacation over St. Patrick's day this year you may want to be on the look-out for some events & activities that could be taking place onboard your Carnival ship. The exact events & timing of when things are held may vary by ship due to the ship's scheduled itinerary. This post will take a look at the events & activities Carnival advertises as being planned for St. Patrick's day onboard.
             
Holiday Timing: St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, March 27th for 2026. 

How do I find out when & where events are being held for St. Patrick's Day onboard my Carnival ship? 
​              You will want to check the Carnival Hub App or FunTimes for the list of activities. You should be able to view the event, location, and time within either of these two places.
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How can I know which St. Patrick's Day activities are considered free/complimentary versus an additional charge?
​               When you are onboard you can ask before participating in an activity if it is free or not. Asking will save you the hassle of realizing you were charged for the activity later. ​

Are these events for St. Patrick's Day taking place on Australia cruises?
                    Carnival has not made this clear. The Celebrating Holidays page for US cruises lists these activities, but Australia cruises do not have the same page. If you are cruising from Australia contract Carnival Cruise AU or your travel agent to ask.

Where can I get more info or see Carnival's official information source? Please click here to go to Carnival's Celebrating Holidays webpage. This is my information source. 

      Carnival Cruise Line VIFP Club Diamond guests receive a special event invitation from the ship's captain each cruise. Most of the time this special event will take place as a lunch that is for Diamond VIFP club members. Diamond guests have sailed 200+ days with Carnival and are at the highest tier of Carnival's VIFP loyalty program.
           According to John Heald, the lunch menu has been the same for a long time, but that is now changing. A brand new Diamond Lunch menu has been introduced and there are plans to update the menu quarterly.  Below are the food options on the VIFP Diamond Lunch Menu as of February 2026.

The menu is subject to change, especially once the next quarter's menu is released. I will come back to update if the updated version of the menu is released. To see John Heald's Facebook please click here (link will take you to Facebook). 

If you have a food allergy or dietary concern please consult with Carnival. This post is not intended to be comprehensive of all food ingredients. 

Just a Reminder: The special invitation Diamond event listed on Carnival's website as a benefit is subject to change at any time. ​The event could take place in a different form than a lunch or if circumstances arise could be cancelled. 

        Carnival Cruise guests typically have many questions prior to cruising about the service gratuities & tips onboard. This post will share some frequently asked questions related to 2026 gratuities on a Carnival Cruise and contains info related to the amount of the gratuity, prepaying gratuities, and who is covered. 
           If you know of some Carnival Cruisers that are going to be first-time guests or people who haven't sailed Carnival in a while, please feel free to share this post with them as there are some guests who go onboard and have no idea that service gratuities exist! 
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Tipping Your Carnival Ship Crew
​What is Carnival's recommended amount for the tipping/service gratuity? 
Cruising before April 2, 2026:
The service gratuity rate for guests in standard staterooms (non-suites) is $16 per person per day and the service gratuity for suites is $18 per person per day. The gratuity is split between stateroom stewards, dining staff, culinary staff, and other crew behind the scenes that you may not directly interact with. 
Cruising on or after April 2, 2026:
​The new service gratuity rate for guests in standard staterooms (non-suites) is $17 per person per day and the service gratuity for suites is $19 per person per day. The gratuity is split between stateroom stewards, dining staff, culinary staff, and other crew behind the scenes that you may not directly interact with. 
If you pre-pay for gratuities before April 2, 2026 you can get the current gratuity/service charge rate. You can do this by logging into your Carnival Cruise booking on Carnival's website and selecting the option to pre-pay for your gratuity. 

Can I prepay the service gratuity?
           Yes, you can pre-pay the service gratuity before your cruise starts in your booking manager. When you pre-pay the service gratuity it will show on your booking confirmation documents. Guests that book with a travel agent should let their travel agent know that they wish to pre-pay the gratuity. If you pre-pay your service gratuities, bring a copy showing pre-payment onboard with you. If your Sail & Sign card onboard billing account accidentally gets charged for this at the end of the cruise, you can show Guest Services that you already pre-paid if you have something printed.

What if I do not prepay the service gratuity before the cruise? 
​              Guests that do not pre-pay the service gratuity will have the amount added to their Sail & Sign card (onboard expense account) near the end of the cruise. Typically this is posted on the second to last day of the cruise. but I have seen it posted earlier than this occasionally. Guests can view their Sail & Sign card onboard expense account balance by using one of the onboard Sail & Sign kiosks, by viewing their balance on the Carnival Hub App, or asking Guest Services. The automatic service gratuity is usually not assessed for guests under 2 years old.  

Can I remove the service gratuity from being posted to my Sail & Sign onboard expense account if I wish to tip in cash instead? 
               Guests who wish to adjust the automatic service gratuity onboard either upwards or downwards can visit Guest Services. There are some guests that wish to remove the service gratuity and only tip the crew they directly interact with in cash. Please note part of the automatic gratuity is given to crew that you may not directly interact with, but do essential jobs to help those crew you do see complete their job. Taking away the automatic service gratuity is taking money away from these people that do behind the scenes work that is essential to keeping the housekeeping or food services or other programs onboard running smoothly. 

Can I tip cash to the crew who I want to have more money than what is covered in the service gratuity?
​               Yes, you can tip crew members more money in cash if you want to. Guest Services usually has small envelopes available near the end of the cruise for guests that wish to put tips in envelopes to hand to the crew members.​​​

If I eat in the buffet for dinner each night of the cruise and not visit the main dining room do I still have to pay for the dining portion of the service gratuity?
               Carnival's website states that the service gratuity applies regardless of the dining option selected. Keep in mind that there are crew working the buffet, even at night, and these crew members are receiving part of the automatic service gratuity allocated towards the dining teams. 

Is there a gratuity for room service?
                  Room service on Carnival Cruises does not cause guests to automatically be charged a gratuity. However, it is highly recommended that you tip the crew member that brings your order. 

How much gratuity does Carnival add for drink purchases from the bar?
                    Carnival will automatically add an 20% service charge for beverage purchases.  When guests are handed the receipt for a bar purchase there will still be an additional line item to add additional gratuity, but please note that the automatic gratuity should be reflected on the receipt when handed over. If you have any questions ask your bartender. ​

How does the gratuity work for onboard specialty dining?
                For specialty dining venues with cover charges to enter an 18% service charge is typically a part of the price unless otherwise noted. Guests are allowed to tip above & beyond this amount. Carnival assess an 20% service charge on the cover charge for the Chef's Table experience, Bonsai Teppanyaki, Steakhouse, and Rudi's Seagrill. Carnival also lists Emeril's Bistro 1396, Emeril's Bistro 1397, Emeril's Bistro 717, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse & Brewhouse, and Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack as specialty dining. Steakhouse Selections section in the main dining room menus also have a 20% service charge.
If you are unsure or unclear on when gratuity is included I highly recommend looking at the information posted if you are booking online pre-cruise or asking onboard as you make your reservation. The latest information should be posted there. 

Can I update my gratuity amount after I get off the cruise?
                   Once your cruise has ended you are not able to go back and make updates to the gratuity amount. Make sure you have your gratuities settled prior to leaving on the last morning of the cruise. I highly recommend checking your entire Sail & Sign Card onboard account balance prior to leaving to make sure all charges ae accurate. 

Should I remove the gratuity for bad service? 
                     This is highly subjective question and is one that I personally cannot answer for you. My recommendation is to try to work things out with the crew onboard or by working with Guest Services to try to get a problem/issue fixed. The crew may not be aware that something is wrong and by discussing with them or Guest Services you are giving them a chance to fix the issue. If you do feel like the service was so terrible and cannot be rectified, consider removing only the gratuity portion that is related to the specific area with a problem. ​

Tipping For Embarkation Day
Should I tip my shuttle driver that took me from the parking lot or airport to the cruise terminal? How much?
                      Yes, it is usually customary to extend a tip to your shuttle driver from the parking lot to the cruise terminal or the driver who gave you a ride from the airport to the cruise terminal. You can do $1 or $2 dollars depending on how many bags and the length of the trip. Of course, feel free to give more if you want to. 

Should I tip the porter that took my luggage at the cruise terminal to load it onto the ship? How much?
                     If you are checking your luggage in at the cruise terminal, it is customary to tip the porter taking your bag $1 or $2 per bag. Of course, please feel free to give more!

Should I tip the team members that work the check-in desk in the cruise terminal?
                    Generally these individuals working check in are not given tips, but if you wish to extend a tip that is up to you. 

​Tipping For Ports of Call and Shore Excursions
Should I tip for a shore excursion?
                   Yes, I highly recommend considering tipping for a shore excursion as it is customary. If your shore excursion has a driver and a tour guide please consider tipping them both. 

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