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

Editorial Summary

The creator, Lenel, shares her personal shift in how she manages gratuities while living full-time on cruise ships. After nearly a year of cruising, she explains her decision to stop paying automatic gratuities through the cruise line and instead provide cash tips directly to staff members. She describes the traditional automatic system, where funds are pooled for various service roles including cabin stewards, dining room staff, and behind the scenes workers. Lenel expresses a desire to ensure her money reaches the specific individuals providing excellent service rather than being distributed through an opaque pool. She outlines her specific method of tipping cabin stewards five dollars per day in cash and provides advice on how passengers can request to remove automatic charges at guest services. Additionally, she offers practical tips for managing cash on board, such as bringing small bills and setting a budget for direct tipping. She concludes by emphasizing that her approach is a personal philosophy intended to reward exceptional service and provide direct appreciation to crew members.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.