| Porthole 11 Dec 24

MOST cruisers kindly leave their stateroom attendant a tip at the end of the voyage.

However, a recent post by Carnival Cruise Line Brand Ambassador John Heald (pictured) re-sparked an age-old debate about the concept of tipping.

One commenter thought this performative display of generosity to be “demeaning”, while Heald defended it, suggesting it likely put a smile on the crew member’s face.