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🚢 Guilt-Tipped No More! I'm Done Playing That Game

Poverty to Paradise
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👁️ 71K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 23:57
What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm Lenel. I sold everything and now I live on cruise ships full-time.

I give my cabin stewart money cash directly in in their hands.

The amount that I give them is $5 per day.

This is a safe place. I just want to remind anyone before they run to the comments, remind them that this is a safe place.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Remove automatic gratuities and tip cash directly to crew members.
Bring small bills in cash for tipping on cruise ships.
Tip $5 per day to your cabin steward for good service.
Go to guest services to remove automatic gratuities; no questions asked.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

How to remove automatic gratuities for the first time.Go to guest services and request removal; no questions asked and it's a common practice.
How much cash to bring for tipping.Bring about $200 in small bills, depending on cruise length, and use cash machines on board for change.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWho actually gets your tips on a cruise?
QShould you remove automatic gratuities?
QHow much should you tip on a cruise ship?
QHow do you remove automatic gratuities?

Topics Covered

Service Crew3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Happy BaconDining Room Service3 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are you tipping out of guilt on cruise ships? You're not alone—and I'm done playing that game. After a full year of living on cruise ships, I've completely changed how I approach gratuities, and in this video, I explain why. From automatic service charges to slipping cash to crew members, I’m sharing what I’ve learned, who I tip (and who I don’t), and why the current system might not be as fair as you think. 👀 If you’ve ever wondered: Who actually gets your tips? Should you remove automatic gratuities? Is cash tipping more effective? This is the honest, no-BS guide to cruise tipping that nobody talks about. Whether you agree or not, you’ll walk away with a better understanding of how cruise gratuities really work. #CruiseTips #CruiseGratuities #CruiseHacks #CruiseLife #FullTimeCruise ----------------------------------------- ► How I Cruise on Casino Deals - https://youtu.be/P7xL4TmrkFI ► Join our Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/185qmpf13R/ ► I Got Paid to Live Here - https://youtu.be/P_T-5uf_RSI ----------------------------------------- Hi! My name is Lynnelle. On this channel, I upload videos weekly surrounding topics of living on a retirement budget of $2,500 a month, traveling full-time on cruise ships using discounts including casino deals, and finding unique ways to fund a stress-free soft life. If you have a low-fixed income, are in or nearing retirement, and think you don't have enough money to live in Paradise, then this is DEFINITELY the place for YOU! 🚢 How you can support my journey: ► Watch til the end, like, comment/question, subscribe & share ► Donate to paypal.me/PovertyToParadise ► YouTube Thanks button $$$ ► Check out the affiliate links below ----------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------- ► Travel items I use while living on cruise ships (Affiliate Links): Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/povertytoparadise ----------------------------------------- 🚢 If you are over 40 and interested in learning how to create a successful YouTube channel or Jumpstart your retirement travels, these are the courses that I took (Affiliate Links): ► YouTube Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ► Retirement Travel Jumpstart Course: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/courses/retirement-travel-jumpstart?ref=34db57 ► Bundle: https://groundedlife.thinkific.com/bundles/retirement-travel-jumpstart-youtube-after-40?ref=34db57 ----------------------------------------- ► Travel Credit Card I Use For Hotel Reward Points: → Earn 4 free nights & Elite Status with the IHG One Rewards Premier credit card using this link: https://www.referyourchasecard.com/210y/QV0G9DNES1 ► Business Credit Card I use to get rewards for FREE Cruises, Hotels & Flights! Earn 200,000 bonus points with the new Sapphire Reserve for Business℠ credit card and with over $2,500 in annual value, there's no competition. You can also earn up to $1,000 bonus cash back with the Ink Business Premier℠ card, Ink Business Unlimited® card or Ink Business Cash® card. I can be rewarded if you apply here and are approved for the card. https://www.referyourchasecard.com/21w/JEN3IFR9ZL ----------------------------------------- ► For Business Inquiries ONLY 😊🛳 PovertyToParadise@gmail.com ----------------------------------------- FTC Legal Disclaimer - Some links found in the description box of my videos may be affiliate links, meaning I will make commissions on sales you make through my link. This is at no extra cost to you to use my links/codes, it's just one more way to support me and my channel! This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is not meant to be a substitute for legal, accounting, tax, or professional advice. If you have any specific questions about any legal, accounting, tax or other professional service matter you should consult the appropriate professional services provider. ----------------------------------------- 0253 Living On A Cruise Ship