In all our cruises, the attention of crew members has been such that we’ve never felt inclined to protest paying the accepted daily gratuities charged to our account. We’ve seen passengers who have, because they felt attention from room stewards or waiters was below the accepted standard. As you know, daily gratuities are about $12… Continue reading Norwegian Gratuities Claim Change
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Norwegian Gratuities On the Rise
If you’re booked to take a Norwegian cruise on a ship that leaves after Saturday, prepare for a little inflation. Starting Sunday on all sailings, Norwegian’s daily gratuity charges are going up to $12.95 per person ($14.95 if you’re cruising in a suite) and applies even if your cruise is already booked. The increase… Continue reading Norwegian Gratuities On the Rise
It's About 'Gratuities' on Cruise Ships…
The problem with tipping is tipping. When does it start and when does it end. On cruise ships, sometimes you never know. On almost all cruises, you pay "gratuities" up front. End of story? Not necessarily. On almost all cruises, there's the suggestion that you can tip room stewards, servers, bartenders, spa specialists…something a little… Continue reading It's About 'Gratuities' on Cruise Ships…
Reasons for Cruising's Extra Costs
Sometimes, it gets a little wearying to hear cruise passengers complain about having to pay for soda pop. In all the years we've been on cruise ships, that's always been the case so in the end, there are only three words to say: Deal with it. Besides alcohol, charging passengers for pop may have been… Continue reading Reasons for Cruising's Extra Costs
Tipping on Cruise Ships, Part 2
We’re really not obsessed with this subject but it does warrant another comment, even though yesterday’s blog was all about P&O’s new policy. This time, Carnival’s in the news. This isn’t a big deal, at least in our world, but some of you may be happy to hear that the maitre d’ on Carnival ships… Continue reading Tipping on Cruise Ships, Part 2