What Cruise Lines Call Gratuities vs What They Actually Are #TravelHacks #revealed
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If it's going to be a gratuity, that should be optional and something you we choose to do as based on the service we receive.
Not a cruise line saying you do, especially those that are making it mandatory. Then change from gratuity and call it what it is.
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We dive into the controversial topic of cruise gratuities, questioning if they're truly optional or just another example of "hidden fees." This discussion aims to help you "travel smarter" by understanding how these charges impact your overall cruise cost. We explore whether gratuities should be based on "customer service" or simply included as a "service charge" to improve transparency for all cruisers.