CRUISE NEWS: Carnival Cruise Gratuities, Cruise Spa Rant, No Free Umbrellas for Guests

A Royal Caribbean guest sparks a viral debate after walking out of a spa upsell pitch aboard Utopia of the Seas, Carnival announces new price increases for gratuities and its Bottomless Bubbles package, and the cruise line shuts down a guest’s request for complimentary umbrellas on rainy port days. Another lively mix of cruise drama, policy changes, and onboard chatter.