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"On The Lido Deck With TJ" | Isla Tropicale (Mahogany Bay) Gratuities 5/23/26

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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 used to be 100% set against never take them off. Never take them off. Never take them off. Take them off.

I hope the money gets to the people that deserve it.

I try to tip the people who directly affected me.

I always bring a stack of cash for tips.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Tip cash directly to staff who provide good service.
Consider taking off prepaid gratuities if service is poor.
Bring a separate stack of cash for tips on the cruise.

Questions This Creator Answers

QShould you pay or remove prepaid gratuities?
QHow do gratuities work on cruise ships?
QWho actually receives the gratuity money?

Topics Covered

Port Destination1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconService Crew½ Happy BaconPool Deck2 Happy BaconKids Family2 Happy BaconLoyalty Program1 Happy BaconExcursions2½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Alaska2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Helicopter glacier ride ($600 per person)
Baltimore1 Happy Bacon
Ensenada1½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Join me on my Livestream series called, "On The Lido Deck With TJ." I will be coming to you live from my backyard. Grilling, sipping and chopping it up about cruising, vacations or whatever else pops off. Join in on the fun!!! This episode, we're going to talk about Isla Tropicale (Mahogany Bay) and Gratuities. CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA! Follow me on Instagram: / tjsdestinations Follow me on TikTok: / tjsdestinations Ways to support the channel: Cash App: https://cash.app/$TJsDestinations Zelle: tjwiz@aol.com Music by: www.youtube.com/@DreAndMichelle