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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

now when I went on my first cruise I have to admit when I booked it I really didn't know how the Tipping worked

I actually advocate for prepaying the gratuities if you plan on leaving your gratuities there in any case

I have noticed no difference at all most of the time I really get very good service whether it's in the dining room or my cabinet tendon

you do not tip or try to tip any of the officers on the cruise ship and certainly not the captain

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Budget for daily automatic gratuities which can add 15 to 20 dollars per person per day
βœ“Bring enough small bills for tipping porters on boarding day and for room service
βœ“Prepay gratuities to lock in rates and simplify budgeting
βœ“Tip tour guides and drivers on excursions with cash
βœ“Adjust tipping based on local culture when in port

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not budgeting for daily gratuities β€” Budget for 15 to 20 dollars per person per day in automatic gratuities
Confusion about drink package gratuities β€” Know that drink packages include gratuities, so no need to double tip at the bar
Not bringing enough cash for tipping β€” Bring small bills for tipping porters, room service, and in ports

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho to tip and who not to tip on a cruise
QHow daily gratuities work and when they apply
QWhether you can remove gratuities and pay cash instead
QWhat to do about tipping in ports and on excursions

Topics Covered

Service Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Room Service1 Happy BaconDrink Package1 Happy BaconBooking Process2Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconExcursions1Β½ Happy Bacon

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