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Everyone Complains About Cruise Gratuities... But THIS Is What Crew Members Actually Care About! 🚢

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Hanging With The Howards
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👁️ 251 views📅 1 months ago⏱️ 2:16
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Creator's Key Takeaways

If they're trying to get another position and they're applying for that position, if you name somebody specifically in the survey, it holds that much weight.

The only people that have said anything about gratuities are other cruise passengers. The cruise passengers want to have this great debate and this whole guilt trip phenomenon about

Do what you want when it comes to gratuities, but [the survey] holds weight.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fill out the post-cruise survey and name specific crew members to help their career advancement and promotions.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat do cruise crew members actually care about more than gratuities?
QHow do post-cruise surveys affect crew members' careers?

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YouTube Video Description

💙 Everyone in the cruise community debates gratuities… but almost nobody talks about the one thing crew members constantly discuss behind the scenes: your post-cruise survey. A great survey can have a huge impact on a crew member's performance reviews, promotions, contract renewals, and recognition. While gratuities are important, many crew members will tell you that receiving top survey scores can be just as valuable—if not even more important—for their career. In this quick video, we explain: ⭐ Why the guest satisfaction survey matters so much. ⭐ How low scores can affect crew members—even when something wasn't their fault. ⭐ Why recognizing outstanding service by name can make a real difference. ⭐ The simple way you can support the hardworking crew who made your vacation special. The next time you receive that survey after your cruise, don't ignore it. Spending just a few minutes completing it can have a lasting impact on the crew members who worked so hard to make your vacation unforgettable. 📲 BOOK your next cruise with us: https://hwthbookings.cruisebrothers.com 📧 Email: hwthbookings@gmail.com for booking! 🌴 Explore Our Links! 🏖 All-Inclusive Resort Day Passes https://ResortforaDay.com?Click=95807 🎢 Excursions https://www.viator.com/Ensenada/d26218-ttd 🌇 Cruise Excursions https://www.shoreexcursionsgroup.com/?id=2235&data=hwthbookings@gmail.com ⚓ Virgin Voyages Booking https://rb.gy/s5qgz7 🌍 Get Unlimited Data for your next trip with Holafly: https://holafly.sjv.io/c/7357030/3856277/24764 Use code THEHOWARDS for a discount! #CruiseSurvey #CruiseCrew #CruiseTips #CruiseGratuities #RoyalCaribbean #CarnivalCruise #CelebrityCruises #NorwegianCruise #MSCCruises #VirginVoyages #CruiseLife #CruiseHacks #TravelTips #CruiseVacation #HangingWithTheHowards #askthehowards