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STOP TIPPING ON CRUISE SHIPS!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I loathe it with an absolute passion.

There is a mandatory 18% added to drinks, 18% on spa treatments, 18% on specialtity restaurants.

Then you discover that around $23 per person per day is being added to your onboard account as gratuitities for your cabin steward and other crew.

And then just to really take the biscuit, envelopes appear at the end of the cruise inviting you to tip even more.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Do not tip extra beyond mandatory gratuities.
Be aware of automatic gratuity charges on onboard accounts.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are cruise ships adding mandatory gratuities and asking for more tips?
QHow can passengers avoid unnecessary tipping on cruises?

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YouTube Video Description

One thing we really hate is mandatory gratuities, and then being asked to tip more at the end of our cruise vacation! But what do you think? #cruisevacation #cruiseship #tippingculture