Cruise Ship Gratuities - Let's Do Some Simple Math. This Is Illegal In America.

Name: Cruise Ship Gratuities - Let's Do Some Simple Math. This Is Illegal In America.
Uploaded: 2023-03-20T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 7 min 20 s
Channel: SoTweetie
Description: I know the cruise ship tip debate will never be put to rest, but this is a different aspect of the conversation that I want to discuss. I don't really draw a conclusion here, and would love to know your thoughts on the topic. Do you believe that the crew are actually receiving the full amount of tips customers are paying?

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👁️ 1K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 7:20

What This Creator Said

1½ Sad Bacon

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 don't believe that the workers on these cruise ships are actually receiving those gratuities

we paid Thirty One dollars every day of this cruise on top of the price of the trip

I want to know if crew members are actually seeing an increase in their earnings

I think that the cruise lines are adding it's basically an 18 surcharge on anything you buy on board

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Tip above the auto-gratuity for exceptional service

✓Ask your waiter if they receive the auto-gratuity tips

✓Direct cash tips to specific staff members who improve your experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre cruise ship crew members actually receiving the auto-gratuity tips?

QWhy are auto-gratuities increasing on cruise ships?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Sad BaconValue Pricing3 Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks1½ Sad Bacon

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Meh — no strong opinion either way

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I know the cruise ship tip debate will never be put to rest, but this is a different aspect of the conversation that I want to discuss. I don't really draw a conclusion here, and would love to know your thoughts on the topic. Do you believe that the crew are actually receiving the full amount of tips customers are paying?