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Are YOU tipping TWICE on your cruise? #shorts

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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👁️ 123K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 0:33

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The creator explains a specific aspect of cruise ship gratuities that may lead passengers to tip more than they realize. According to the video, an automatic gratuity of 18 to 20 percent is already included in the cost of specialty dining venues and individual drink purchases. This automatic charge also applies to beverage and dining packages that travelers book online prior to their sailing. While the creator acknowledges the desire to provide extra tips, they warn that adding an additional 20 percent on top of the built-in service charge results in a total tip of approximately 40 percent for a single meal or beverage. The video serves as a reminder for cruisers to check for pre-included service charges to avoid unintentional double tipping.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

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Creator's Key Takeaways

if you dine at a specialty dining venue or purchase any drink while on your cruise then an 18 to 20 percent gratuity is built into the price

if you give an additional 20 that you're actually giving a 40 tip total on that meal or drink

Creator's Tips & Advice

Ask if a tip is already included on your meal or drink when you get your bill
Be aware that giving an additional 20% tip on top of an 18-20% built-in gratuity results in a 40% total tip

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre you tipping twice on your cruise?

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Value Pricing1 Sad BaconDining SpecialtyMehDining Bars DrinksMeh
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