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Cruise Ship Tipping Guide - Cruise Tipping & Gratuity Explained!

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Creator's Key Takeaways

tipping is a tumultuous subject when it comes to cruising do you tip don't you tip just the tip

most of the major Cruise Lines pay a very very low base wage which means that the gratuities are very important to the livelihood of the crew members

gratuiti shouldn't really be considered optional they should really be thought of as just a required service fee

the best currency is kindness tipping is great but treat the people on the ship as you would want to be treated

Creator's Tips & Advice

Prepay or add gratuities to your cruise bill as they are essentially required service fees
Tip your servers an extra $10 to $50 on the last day as a bonus for their service
Leave $2 to $3 per person per night for your stateroom host at the end of the cruise
Carry cash for porters, shore excursion guides, and other services not covered by prepaid gratuities
Tip extra on the last full day of your cruise, not on disembarkation day

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Confusion about whether tipping is optional or requiredThink of prepaid gratuities as a required service fee; tipping beyond that is up to you but appreciated
Not knowing who to tip extraTip servers, stateroom hosts, porters, shore excursion guides, and other services not covered by prepaid gratuities

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy are there gratuities on cruise ships?
QWho gets the tips from prepaid gratuities?
QWho should I tip outside of the mandatory gratuity charge?
QWhat are the standard gratuity policies for major cruise lines?
QHow much should I tip for extra services like room service or shore excursions?

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Here is our guide to cruise ship tipping and gratuity. In this video, we will cover everything you may need to know about tipping the wonderful crewmembers on your next cruise. We answer questions like - why are there gratuities? Who gets the tips? Who should I tip outside of the mandatory gratuity charge? Plus lots more! BECOME A MEMBER! - https://www.youtube.com/@ThisHappyPlaceTravel/join Chapters: 0:00 Intro 1:51 Why Are There Gratuities? 2:55 Gratuity Policies 5:17 Who Gets the Tips? 5:44 Additional Services Charges 6:43 Extra Tips 10:35 When to Tip 12:02 Crew Member Recognition 13:01 Outro 13:28 Bloopers 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for travel must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/thishappyplace *We do make a small commission from any purchase made from our store. We love these products and hope they can help you on your travels as well! Chase Credit Card Referral: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/19o/3U8HUP3R09 *If you sign up, we will receive bonus points. Allure of the Seas Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRotRGWkecf3baYLIAI52nH Norwegian Joy Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRFv7PKKZUci265ZZDIXL-l Norwegian Encore Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XRhbybRFcu2NsnSZEdM159s Disney Wonder Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcHaURqh15XQCNeDDnb4KofDG7OAA_VjR How to Save Money On A Cruise: https://youtu.be/NQY4jtnzMiE Cruise Packing Essentials: https://youtu.be/ax5MD3LgaQ4 Have the Best Cruise Ever: https://youtu.be/AeGqBb1fg9M Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThisHappyPlace Follow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thishappyplacetravel