Passenger’s stunning $5K cash tip leaves cruise worker in tears in shocking video

Rivas handed her a stack of cash, revealing the new tip totaled $5,000, and the two shared a hug (pictured).(Instagram/@bluff)

After she replied that her highest tip had been $300, Rivas handed her a stack of cash — and revealed that the new tip totaled $5,000.

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Jinky appeared stunned — and repeatedly asked whether the money was real before breaking down in tears.

“It’s for real?” the woman asked.

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“It was free at the casino.I won it,” Rivas responded.

“What an amazing gesture.”

Jinky repeatedly thanked Rivas before the two people hugged.

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Viewers online were especially moved after the steward immediately said sheplanned to share the moneywith her partner.

“What an amazing gesture,” one user wrote in the comments.

“Awww, she shared it.You can tell she has a heart of gold,” another commenter added.

Others pointed out the demanding nature of cruise ship work, especially for crew members who spend long periods away from home.

Many commenters noted how tough cruise ship work can be, especially for crew members who spend long periods away from home.(iStock)

“Cruise workers are the absolute hardest working,” one commenter wrote.

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Virgin Voyages is also known forincluding standard gratuitiesin the overall cruise fare, meaning passengers are generally not required to tip crew members separately for routine service.

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The cruise line states on its website that service gratuities are already covered in the fare price, including dining and beverage service.

“We keep things refreshingly simple: There’s no need to tip for drinks, dining orspa treatmentsduring your voyage,” Virgin Voyages said.

A cabin steward on a Virgin Voyages cruise ship was brought to tears after receiving a surprise $5,000 cash tip in a viral social media video. (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis)

“Your service gratuity supports the entire crew, so you can focus on enjoying every moment — without reaching for your wallet after every order.”

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Due to that policy, large cash tips arenot required onboard— making the gesture even more surprising.