11 do's and don'ts of cruise ship tipping - the rules explained!
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many first-time Cruisers are confused about how tipping works on board cruise ships
gratuities are divided to help cover the cost of everyone who works to make your vacation special
if you're unhappy with the service you received during your cruise you may want to speak to the guest Services team
prepaying your gratuities in advance means that you'll be able to appropriately budget for your cruise vacation
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In addition to the base fare, cruisers must budget extra for gratuities, or tips for crew members. Gratuities are divided to help cover the cost of everyone who works to make your vacation special, including cabin stewards, dining and culinary services staff, the guest services team, and others who work behind the scenes and contribute to the overall cruise experience. Many first-time cruisers are confused about how tipping works onboard cruise ships and may find themselves asking questions like, "who do you need to tip onboard?" and "do you have to tip on a cruise?" To help you better understand gratuities, here are 11 do's and don'ts of tipping on a cruise ship. Learn more about cruising: https://cruise.blog/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecruiseblog Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mycruiseblog/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cruise.blog