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Cruise Gratuities | Live Debate On an Endless HOT Topic!

Luvy's FAT Life
Luvy's FAT Life
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πŸ‘οΈ 416 viewsπŸ“… 11 months ago⏱️ 55:23
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & AdviceπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable 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'm a firm believer in gratuitities are earned, not given.

I leave the gratuitities on. I'm also overly generous.

Cash is king, man. They'll give you better service.

It's a hot topic. It's been a hot topic for many, many years.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Tip with cash if you want the individual to receive it directly.
βœ“Research how your cruise line distributes gratuities before deciding to remove them.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding how gratuities work and who they support β€” Research your cruise line's policy and consider tipping both prepaid and individually if desired.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould cruise passengers prepay gratuities or remove them and tip individually?
QHow are cruise gratuities distributed among crew members?
QWhat are the arguments for and against removing gratuities?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program1 Happy BaconService Crew1Β½ Happy BaconValue PricingΒ½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

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New Orleans2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

Cruise Gratuities | Live Debate On an Endless HOT Topic! We will have two mystery guest and one is for leaving on the gratuities and the other is for taking them off. Each side will have three minutes each to provide what they feel is correct or what they do. The then will have a rebuttal time of two minutes each to discuss a counter to what the other stated. We may even have a poll to see whom won the friendly discussion. #cruisegratuities #carnivalcruise #royalcaribbean