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Should You Remove Pre-Paid Cruise Gratuities? #cruiseship #cruisetips #cruise

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👁️ 3K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 10:20
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsTips & Advice🥈Expert 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 recommend your first cruise use a travel agent. At least on the first cruise, they don't charge you anything.

The only way to get around paying a prepaid gratuitity is to go down to the customer service desk at some point during your cruise and say, 'You want your prepaid gratuitity money back?'

We need to hold the cruise lines accountable. We need to make them offer prices that allow them to pay their crew members a, you know, good wage so we don't have to supplement their income.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Use a travel agent for your first cruise.
Check yes for travel insurance if you don't have a policy.
Tip your room attendant extra at the end of the cruise.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding what prepaid gratuities areAssume you're a first-time cruiser and learn the basics before booking
Paying extra money on top of cruise fareKnow that gratuities are mandatory and will be charged either way

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are prepaid gratuities?
QWhy is prepaid gratuity an option when booking a cruise?
QHow do prepaid gratuities work and where does the money go?
QCan you remove prepaid gratuities and what are the consequences?
QHow can cruise lines improve their pricing structure?

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YouTube Video Description

We break down the problems with US cruise line prepaid gratuities and offer a solution. Please let us know what you think below ⬇️ #cruiseship #cruise #cruisevacation #vacation #gratuities #tips #tipping