Jayson Judson
#13 US/CA
Begging Strangers to help PAY for your Cruise?!
Fort Lauderdale PortCarnival Cruise Line Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean Cruise LineVirgin Voyages Cruise Line
Is Carnival trying to SHAME YOU into tipping?! Its “Crew Love” sticker test has sparked backlash from passengers who pay gratuities onboard. I share my take on the controversy. Plus, cruisers are asking strangers to fund their drinks and celebrations—is it downright tacky? And have chair hogs moved into the buffet? We discuss saving tables and playing board games while others need seats. Finally, a beautiful rainbow over Port Everglades gives us a positive finish—and perhaps a sign to book another cruise! What do you think? Let me know in the comments! MY AMAZON CRUISE STORE https://www.amazon.com/shop/jaysonjudson As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. MY FAVORITE CRUISE ESSENTIALS Anker USB-C Charger https://amzn.to/3BpwPla [2-Pack] Fast Charger Block 60W Max Output Multiport Charging Block https://link.amazon/B0eIZPXIy Cruise Ship-Magnetic Fan https://link.amazon/B0iCHcUYO Collapsible Mesh Pop-Up Hamper https://amzn.to/3WPA1zB Magnetic Hooks https://amzn.to/4srXoLP Cruise Luggage Tags for Royal Caribbean and Celebrity https://amzn.to/4bv3F18 Wipes That Kill Norovirus https://amzn.to/3PffFxI FREE CRUISE PACKING LIST https://jaysonjudson.com/packing-list MORE CRUISE VIDEOS Do These 7 Things as Soon as You Enter Your Cruise Cabin https://youtu.be/DyAviAMrpGc 9 Big Tipping Mistakes NOT to Make on a Cruise https://youtu.be/GGLJuvnJpCQ Avoid These 6 Things on the First Day of Your Cruise https://youtu.be/KKcYk2cB2E4 CRUISE BOOKING INQUIRIES Jayson Judson JaysonDJudson@gmail.com SOURCES Carnival “Crew Love” gratuity sticker test — Cruise Critic, including a direct statement from Carnival Cruise Line confirming the pilot program and its stated purpose. https://www.cruisecritic.com/news/carnival-prepaid-gratuity-stickers Carnival sticker test on a couple of ships — Passenger-shared screenshot of a reply attributed to Carnival Brand Ambassador John Heald. Virgin Voyages gratuity and fare changes — Official VoyageFair Choices announcement. https://www.virginvoyages.com/press/latest-releases/voyagefairchoices Cruise celebration fundraising and buffet table discussions — Passenger posts shared on Facebook. Identifying details obscured. Port Everglades rainbow photo — Credit: Reddit user u/Fine-Mess-2681. https://www.reddit.com/r/Cruise/comments/1xje1c2/i_am_taking_this_as_a_sign/ DISCLAIMER Independent cruise news commentary based on published reports, passenger accounts, official cruise line information, and personal experiences. Passenger allegations and social media comments are attributed to their sources. Opinions are my own. I am not affiliated with any cruise line. #CruiseNews #CarnivalCruise #CruiseTips #CruiseGratuities TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:25 Carnival Sticker Gate & the Tipping Debate 07:10 Asking Strangers to Fund Your Vacation 09:30 Have Chair Hogs Moved Into the Buffet? 12:25 Port Everglades Rainbow & Closing IN LOVING MEMORY OF BOSCO (2010–2022) ??❤️ Bosco was my little buddy and the inspiration behind this channel. After losing him in September 2022, I turned to my love of cruising and creating videos as a way to work through the grief. What started as a creative outlet became something I never imagined. Every video I make carries a little piece of him with it. Thanks for being my copilot, Bosco. I miss you every day. ❤️