Back on Utopia!

[@Views-And-Queues]

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[@LiveLifewithTiffany]

Happy birthday Kerry! 🎉 Thank you both for another video 😊

[@Views-And-Queues]

Thank you!!

[@s.daniel8251]

Hi Brian! It was very nice meeting you on this cruise. We were the family from NJ, my husband first approached you (I was way too shy, lol) but, you were very nice! We love the content you and Kerry share!

[@joannatassin3238]

THANK YOU for the Effy info! I'm so excited to try to get a logo charm or earrings! Our favorite location for Oasis class ships is room 6660, we love deck 6 right by the Schooner Bar! In addition to tipping, I HIGHLY encourage mentioning specific names in your end of cruise review. When we ask servers and buffet attendants "can I take a picture of your nametag, I want to mention you in my review" they sometimes get teary eyed, they're so excited. It's the difference between them getting a raise or another contract, and being let go at the end of their contract.

[@sarin485]

“First of all i don’t believe you” That sent me. Bryan (Brian?) brings the sass in the duo gotta have it 🎉

[@Kentuckygal7303]

I’ve watched other videos about tipping and I found your explanation exceptionally clear. Thank you

[@marcussaintly-ox8ue]

LET'S GOOOO!!! So glad to see y'all back in action already!

[@danadarby8961]

The effy bonus bracelet / gift are super popular with the younger crowd My 13-year-old has a whole basket of the string bracelets and loves them . The quality of the strings look a little thin so when you pull them on you may need to put a little knot yourself to keep it from on sliding (You slide to make it tighter and looser You can put it on and off) .

[@wendyzappone7442]

Another time I tip is when I see someone cleaning a bathroom, cleaning the stairs, sometimes in the buffet when the person comes around to give you lemonade or takes your plates. I always take extra cash and have it with me. Some of those people cleaning the public areas acted so shocked that anyone would give them something. You are so right that the crew work so hard. We always give everyone extra like you do. Our stateroom attendant always goes above and beyond for us, too.

[@JaTomJoseph]

I love tipping $2 bills for this exact reason! Cleaning staff and supporting staff are often forgotten. And their smiles after the fact as you hand them a special something, they light up 😊

[@tarablum3089]

We just moved to Orlando, and have the Utopia booked over Thanksgiving! We can't wait!

[@nancycochran3253]

Happy Birthday Kerry! 🎉 🎂. The two of you are enjoyable to watch. Such a sweet couple. Have a great cruise.

[@bubbles3312]

Happy Birthday! You two are awesome. Thank you for all you do.

[@DBryant574]

Wow, 6268 is our room for a Feb 25 sailing. Thanks for that.

[@Jaynay009]

The tips discussion was really helpful. Thank you .👏

[@terryelson1]

G’day again. Happy Birthday Kerry. Thanks for video, great to sea! So the Frosted glass according to Just Don, is because people were concerned of the lack of privacy. Especially their teenage daughters. That’s true. So they actually responded. Enjoy the cruise.

[@ClearHead-p4i]

I hope you had a great Happy Birthday Kerry. Brian you did a great job explaining tipping and without doubt you are fantastic vloggers. I wish you both many more fab cruises and life together🎉🎂

[@arianabieber12]

thank you for answering my question 💙

[@shariherrington7035]

Excellent question Ariana!

[@JellyJerryy]

I was binge watching some of your old vlogs, and this appeared! Yay and belayed happy birthday to Kerry!

[@katherinepace7369]

I had to laugh about the frosted glass on the hottubs! I'm sure it's so people don't have to look at the backsides of everyone in there!😂

[@OceanLover1188]

LMAO ya I'm sure there are some rather interesting views that everyone was subjected to before that

[@schamber1000]

Great dinner time question today! Loved your long answer. I have heard what some people tip on the different discussions and there's a lot of arguing. I like what you guys tip and I've written it down on my notes for my cruise in December and next September. Thank you!

[@shariherrington7035]

Love it when I get to start my weekend with a Views and Queues video! Thanks guys! Happy Birthday Kerry! I hope it’s a fabulous one! 🎊🍦🎂

[@Mrzizzy69]

We rarely pay anything above the auto gratuities, unless we receive exceptional service, then we cash tip extra.

[@EvinMA]

Happy Birthday! Woo hoo! We just finished our 2nd Icon! Enjoy your travels!!

[@takedownspecialist1767]

I had my birthday cruise on Utopia last week. I got on when you were getting off. I love Utopia too it’s my 2nd favorite ship and all the shows are amazing on Utopia. I can’t wait to go back. Such a beautiful ship. Happy Birthday!!!🎉

[@cgavin40]

Happy birthday Kerry! It always makes my day when I see a new video up from you guys❤️❤️❤️

[@Hank-OuterRimTVLs]

Wow the chicken and waffles at Mason Jar look amazing! Definitely on my list for next time on Utopia. Happy birthday!!!

[@ChrisCTurner10]

Happy Birthday, Kerry! For some reason you really made me giggle when you said aft. ☺️

[@americanairlineaddict]

been waiting for a new video!! So exited its here!

[@commonsense246]

Yay a Views and Queues Repeat Ute....whoo hoo You are making me so excited cuz we leave for Icon in 3 weeks!

[@teresamurray9225]

Be there in weeks. So excited. Thanks for the tips😂

[@NathanZudoffsky]

Happy Birthday Missy. Happy to see a new video and hope you two had an enjoyable cruise.

[@Disneyobsessed23]

Happy birthday Kerry!! 🎉🎉 Hope you had an amazing birthday y'all are such an amazing couple love y'all ❤️

[@Views-And-Queues]

Thank you!

[@Disneyobsessed23]

@@Views-And-Queues Np😊❤️

[@donnaneeley9920]

Happy Birthday Kerry!!🎉🎉🍾🍾🍾🎉🍰🍰😅😅 Love watching your channel.

[@Views-And-Queues]

Thank you!!

[@marissacafe]

You guys are my comfort show 🩷

[@mattami123]

Oh wow I was on the Disney wish the same day. I saw your ship in port. You guys left before us. I have to try utopia and icon next. Happy Birthday🎉

[@danscrip4398]

Always great to see a new video. Thanks.

[@danadarby8961]

Brian I love your pic of birthday gift , I have no idea how you would know she would love Royal Caribbean earrings they are so cute.

[@ashleys4652]

Well, she said she picked them out. Even haggled the price. Did you watch the video? 😉

[@marymahar8446]

Happy Birthday and Happy back on Utopia!! 🌊 I'm glad you love your earrings! It will get easier to get them in. For me, I pull down on my ear lobe a bit and feel my way in. Sometimes, it's a bit of an angle. I really like french hook earrings and you can use a safety stopper on the back. My 70th Birthday was August 5th! Hurricane Debby 🌀 came to help me celebrate at home with my Kitties in Jacksonville. 🐈 💕 🐈

[@JessicaFebruary-e1s]

Dinner time question: If you got your dream job on UTOPIA OF THE SEAS what would it be and why? Also happy birthday Kerry!

[@David_Canada557]

Nice! Lucky you! ❤ Happy birthday Keri 🎂🎉

[@lesliegardner9717]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 so happy another video is out

[@richmiller2501]

Once again.. Great Video.. with the Tips, at first I was disagreeing with you until I have heard you thru.. I do add the tip to the booking then, we take $500 in cash just for tips on a 5-7 day cruise. When we look at the cost of a cruise (with the tip) we add that $500 into it. We tip well the first day and see who takes care of us and adjust as the days go on. Thanks for bringing it up !! Rich and Lynn.

[@ST-hs7tx]

Wow the mason jar brunch food looks amazing.. thank you for doing a review on it.

[@John_Locke_108]

Except for the saltine crackers. Lol. But it's "free" so I guess it's fine. But still, I've never seen cheap crackers served as an app in a restaurant.

[@Rowengoat]

Was so excited to see you back on Utopia (and a birthday cruise at that 🎉)! I loved your dinner time question and your thoughts on tipping! We went on our first cruise in March and did pretty much as you do, but like the additional suggestions that we will use on our next cruise ((my birthday in March!) You guys are my favorite cruise vloggers by far! ❤

[@cu4achat123]

Happy Birthday. Its my Daughters Birthday today to. She turned 40.

[@rachas89]

We tipped the Adventure Ocean staff at the end of our cruise and they seemed genuinely surprised so don’t forget the people making magic for junior cruisers (if you use them)!! 🥰

[@mckennavincelette6524]

Happy birthday Kerry🎁🎈 🎊

[@danscrip4398]

Happy Birthday Kerry!

[@gordonbuchanan5536]

Great video as always, love your positivity 👍 happy birthday 🎉

[@multipolarworldtoday]

First and foremost, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! 🎉. Calamari with dessert 😮. I agree with Brian about gratuity issue; however, I would like to know the perspective of the cabin stewards and others it involves. Thanks for video, it was nice. Oh, I went on the Icon in Feb.

[@shirleybrewer8921]

I’ve only been on one cruise but I tipped a crew member that was working in a public restroom. I figured she probably rarely gets tips and would appreciate it. If I lived closer to a port, I’d probably cruise more!

[@cannagirlfrom84]

Happy Birthday!!! Have a great time!!

[@CashMopar]

You guys tip more then most that’s for sure. Happy birthday!

[@wdwguy]

Great to see you two back on the Utopia so soon! I love seeing younger people falling in love with cruising. It fills me with so much joy and hope for the future of the industry as a whole. Kerry and Brian I wanted to ask: As part of your tipping practices onboard do you all tip your stateroom steward upon boarding and meeting them or do you do it bit bit through the cruise? Thanks! Utopia for me on 9/9! woot woot!

[@sambee21]

Happy birthday! I love your vids, I love that I get your humor, love your real commentary and I do prefer Philadelphia cream cheese on my (buttermilk) pancakes 😬🤤(yes my partner thinks I’m weird for it)

[@davidfaw7090]

Happy birthday to you hope you have a special day 🎉carry ❤❤

[@crystaljohnson2527]

New subscriber, absolutely love your videos

[@deshanj71]

I agree!! We never remove automatic gratuities and we always tip extra. As hard as the crew work I can’t believe it’s an actual debate.

[@TheETicketReport]

The way that glass in the hot tub is shaped it magnifies the water and if you're in it basically your body looks huge for everyone around watching. I think that's why they frosted the glass

[@GottaGetAwayWithCrystal]

Happy Birthday! Regarding tipping. We always do prepaid gratuities but tip along the way as well. We have had some absolutely amazing service in the main dining room and in bars (where they remember us from cruise to cruise, what drinks we ordered etc), coffee bars, by our room attendants, etc. Auto gratuities are customary and should be paid. Anything additional is to express gratitude. We are generally overly impressed with the service we receive on a cruise and are happy to tip additionally:)

[@GottaGetAwayWithCrystal]

Also, hoping I score a wine/champagne anklet at effy❤️

[@shirleybrewer8921]

Happy Birthday, Kerry! 🎉🎂

[@FarFam363]

The tip information was really relevant, thank you! Do you tip your stateroom host the additional at the beginning of the cruise?

[@michaeldempsey8297]

Kerry, every time we drive on the beach South of Dewey, we’re always looking for dolphins swimming by. 😉

[@michaeldempsey8297]

Happy Birthday!!! 🎉🎂🎈

[@user-GrandmaJo]

Happy belated birthday Leo girly Me too the 16th but I’m old😂😂😂

[@rosannaaschelle]

The earrings are soooo cute!!

[@stevenhillshow]

Happy Birthday, Kerry!

[@ciaracavell2160]

I have never seen a harder critique than the pool mural

[@GaryMeolaJr]

Tip your stateroom attendant on day one, I do it as soon as I meet them. I have found the service level is so much better if you grease the wheel on the first day instead of the last day. I usually do $50 for a 3-4 night, $100 for 5-7 night.

[@mikeg305]

I think the room category is different. This is a 4D which holds 4 compared to the other arrangement with bed by the door a 2D, hope that helps

[@annieblackwell7602]

Happy Birthday enjoy your birthday cruise.

[@Pennyeq]

We just missed sailing with you!

[@John_Locke_108]

You were brought to the ship for a reason and It is your destiny to get in that hatch.

[@DaisyParker1]

Happy Birthday!! Mine is on the 16th 💚💚💚💚💚

[@Views-And-Queues]

Thank you!! And happy birthday to you!

[@TheNauticalHippo]

Gave my state room attendant and my main dining waiter 75$each and the assistant waiter 30$ for a 7 night cruise on Oasis and it was worth every penny.

[@bobbymeyer5306]

You guys are spot on, the extra cash is subjective to the service and what you can afford. If you just pay the auto gratuity their pay is covered.

[@juliehunt8835]

Happy birthday Kerry. Your earrings are gorgeous. Would you be able to tell me what brand your backpack is please? About to go on a cruise and I need one. Thank you.

[@Views-And-Queues]

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[@juliehunt8835]

@@Views-And-Queues thank you so much. Appreciate you getting back to me.

[@401Blues]

Yea we have a birthday cruise in September!

[@earsandanchors]

Mason jar is going to be 2x the current size and they are taking the teen club space. The bar staff told us this weekend when we were on

[@micheletrio2337]

It would be nice to know which restaurants are included in the cruise and which places, snacks are costing you more on your bill: also please explain the WiFi and Internet cafes. Thanks, looking forward to my first cruise.

[@erikakozlowski5060]

I thought of another tipping point - spa services. There is an auto gratuity, but if the service is exceptional you may want to consider!

[@joanroberson8481]

We love staying on the ship on port day.

[@mariacs_94]

Dinner time question: Why do you still buy the water bottle package on a short cruise when you get free bottles in the room being diamond plus?

[@rgage2017]

Meal time question: Do you guys get the unlimited dining package? Pros and cons?

[@debraherbert8751]

Happy Birthday 🎈

[@merrylharwood5051]

We always tip the head waiter and the second waiter in the MDR

[@doandroidzdream]

So informative, Ty. Do you tip your stateroom attendant nightly or all at once on day one?

[@flmousie]

Happy belated birthday from another fellow cat lady.

[@wcl4317]

Totally agree with you on the tipping! If anything, I overtip! Side note, I don’t know how the crew does it without ever getting a day off!

[@bish_puddin]

Oh they get off. I was watching some of the crew member vlogs and they actually get a lot of time off and can leave the ship while it’s at the ports.

[@caroll2489]

30:26 I usually tip in cash in addition to what is charged to my CC

[@larrygoldman2736]

Do you tip your stateroom attendant each day or at the end? Great videos and Happy Birthday Kerry!

[@geek-pl4fy]

Great cruise

[@1163bonnie]

Happy birthday Kerry 🌹

[@georgedixon9863]

so I also pay the auto gratuity when booking and then I tip for direct service in cash, pretty similar to you two. I do $20 per day to stateroom attendant, $5 for things like bartender/coffee service, room service delivery, $5 per bag at luggage drop off, etc...

[@andrew117_]

Do they have the express boarding at canaveral?

[@cecilawladich5378]

Happy Birthday 😎🍩

[@kristiallen1491]

Happy Birthday 🎉🎊🎁

[@MarkSibthorpe-yg8zu]

I watched you rank the ships you have been on in order of favourites. (Sounds like Utopia has gone into second place) I don’t know if you have done it already but do you fancy ranking the Specialist restaurants.

[@damiencoolkid]

Dinner time question have you ever almost been left behind on an island or been left behind

[@LesleyCobley]

Tipping isn't really something that we do in England. It makes us feel uncomfortable.😊😅