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Cruise Passenger MELTS DOWN Over Daily Gratuities!

Jayson Judson
Jayson Judson
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πŸ‘οΈ 172K viewsπŸ“… 7 months ago⏱️ 0:38

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Editorial Summary

A passenger on the Icon of the Seas recently expressed significant frustration online regarding charges appearing on her cruise bill. The individual claimed that she was being charged eighteen dollars and fifty cents in gratuities every time she made a purchase while onboard the vessel. She provided a screenshot of her bill to support her claim that these recurring charges were unacceptable. However, the creator explains that these amounts were actually the passenger's automatic daily gratuities, which are standard Royal Caribbean charges intended for crew members. While many viewers initially suspected the post was a joke, the passenger continued to defend her position in the comments section. The creator notes that the situation appears to stem from a misunderstanding of how cruise gratuities function. The video concludes by advising future cruisers to research what is included in their fare and how tipping systems work before they depart. The creator asks the audience to decide if the passenger was genuinely confused or if there is no excuse for the reaction.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Icon of the Seas
Mild Gripe
All-time creator consensus for Icon of the Seas
A Nibble

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Creator's Key Takeaways

an Icon of the Seas passenger went online furious, claiming she was being charged $18.50 in gratuitities every time she bought something on board the ship.

She even shared this screenshot of her cruise bill, calling the charges unacceptable.

Those were her automatic daily gratuitities, Royal Caribbean charges for crew members.

Reminder, if you're going on a cruise, learn what's included, what's not, and how tips work.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Learn what's included, what's not, and how tips work before going on a cruise.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Understanding how gratuities work on a cruise β€” Learn what's included, what's not, and how tips work before sailing.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are automatic daily gratuities on a cruise?
QHow should passengers handle confusion about cruise charges?

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