Booked 1st Cruise - Gratuities
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👁️ 156 views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 2:26
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First-Time Cruiser
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Creator's Key Takeaways
these people work very very hard very long hours and not paid a lot of money
make sure that you take care of them
i go to the atm before the cruise and i get 20 bills and envelopes with notes
Creator's Tips & Advice
✓Prepay gratuities and give additional cash for exceptional service
✓Tip the porter at the pier one to two dollars per bag
✓Tip room stewards, dining staff, bartenders, and concierge if applicable
✓Get 20-dollar bills and envelopes with notes before the cruise
🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:
Gratuities are normally part of your base cruise fare — They can be adjusted by going to the guest relations desk and get them reduced or removed in lieu of cash-based gratuities
Questions This Creator Answers
QHow are gratuities paid?
QDo I tip in cash, prepay, both?
QWhat is the correct protocol for gratuities?
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How are gratuities paid? Do I tip in cash, prepay, both? What is the correct protocol?