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I Removed The Gratuities On My Cruise & This Happened - Jewel Of The Seas

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IDOIT TRAVELS
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👁️ 113K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 17:14

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creator documents a day on the Jewel of the Seas, beginning with a post-workout meal at Izumi and observing a belly flop competition on the pool deck. A significant portion of the video focuses on the creator's decision to remove automatic gratuities from their account at guest services. They explain that this practice is specifically used when they have an unlimited dining package to avoid triple tipping, as gratuities are already included in the package cost. The creator expresses a desire to tip staff directly in cash and asks for transparency regarding how onboard gratuities are distributed to crew members. Later, the creator enjoys a steak dinner at Chops Grille and shares an anecdote about an entitled passenger they observed behaving rudely toward a waiter. The day concludes with the creator participating in a Rock the Room competition and attending a 70s themed party before preparing for the final day of the cruise.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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What This Creator Said
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just want to remove the gratuitities from my account.

I have been on more than two cruises.

I absolutely love the bone and ribeye.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Know what you want before arriving at restaurants by checking the menu in the app.
Tip in cash if you remove automatic gratuities, especially with unlimited dining packages.
Respect crew members and avoid entitled behavior when dining.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens when you remove automatic gratuities on a cruise?
QHow does tipping work with unlimited dining packages?
QWhere do automatic gratuities go for crew members?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconService CrewMehPool Deck2½ Happy Bacon
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