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Crew member reveals the truth about tipping on a cruise ship

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👁️ 137K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 9:14
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Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🏅Authority Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have personally received small notes folded into Fun shapes from guests and I still have my wallet to this day reading these notes from guests at the end of the long day of work makes all the work feel worth it

a guest remembering us and calling us by our names makes us feel seen and appreciated

crew members who have little kids back home love collecting Ducks

we cannot bring any item from the shops unless we have the receipt

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fill out post-cruise surveys and mention crew members by name
Leave small thank-you notes for crew members before disembarking
Remember and use crew members' names when addressing them
Consider giving ducks directly to crew members with children at home
Gift items from shops through the manager to avoid trouble

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about tipping policiesPrepay gratuities to budget and avoid rate increases; understand automatic gratuities are standard.
How to properly thank crew membersUse surveys, notes, and remember names; small gestures make a big difference.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do crew members think about tipping?
QHow can guests show appreciation to crew members?
QWhat are crew opinions on collecting cruise ducks?
QWhat are the rules for gifting items to crew members?

Topics Covered

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