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…
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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
Carnival tips the scale for balance
Call it tipping. Call it rewarding good service. Call it paying gratuities. Whatever you call it, this is one of the most contentious issues among people who take cruises. Carnival is the latest to cruise line make news on tipping and/or gratuities, a subject cruise lines would prefer not having to address when charging more.… Continue reading Carnival tips the scale for balance
Playing the Cruise Tipping Game
Tip can be a four-letter word on cruise ships. When do you tip, when don’t you tip? The rule of thumb is that you pay $10 or more per-person per-day, and that’s it. Well, that used to be the rule of thumb. People on vacations generally prefer some form of all-inclusivity, even with tipping. Today,… Continue reading Playing the Cruise Tipping Game