I'll never do the spa again. Paid about 150$ for a 'massage' and all I got was a 10 minute massage and 20 minutes of hot stones. Total waste of money.

@stephenkern5784

Ай бұрын

The "spa" is definitely a ripoff.

There is a great trick to avoid the ATM fees. As a very seasoned cruiser, you go to the casino, tap your card/band, add money into the machine "to play" as a room charge, and then print the voucher and take it to the cage. Boom! You're welcome in advance...I do this ALL the time on multiple cruise lines and it works.

@clbert7460

2 ай бұрын

But you have to have an established standing with the cruise line’s casino. A bonus though, you can earn complimentary cruises if you gamble.

@cs1375

Ай бұрын

Genius

@sharonclark-napolitano1733

21 күн бұрын

This also works without having to gamble. Bonus!

Some of these rip offs can be avoided by your choice of cruise line. The all-inclusive choices may appear more expensive, but aren't in the long run and Viking, for instance, provides included bottled water, free wi-fi, at least one free shore excursion in each port, has no art auctions, no annoying professional photographers, allows you to bring your own alcohol on board, and probably a few other things as well.

Specialty dining. Don't get me wrong, the food is great, but we're just as happy with the included food options.

@briansanderson65

3 ай бұрын

But because you are happy with the included dining options does not mean that specialty dining is a 'rip off.' It is not your choice to choose specialty dining and I support that, but that doesn't cause it to be a rip off for everyone.

@robertk4552

3 ай бұрын

@@briansanderson65 Specialty dining is a rip off if you think about it. Cost of the specialty meal plus the cost of the meal given up in the MDR already paid for is the true cost of the Specialty meal. Cruisers are way overpaying for a specialty meal. Like most of these items in the video, this is your vacation so do what makes you happy.

@shawnmartin95358

3 ай бұрын

That doesn't make it a rip off

@sf3413

3 ай бұрын

@@briansanderson65 I totally understand your point. Maybe, it's a rip off for me/according to my preferences? Or maybe rip off isn't the right word at all. It isn't worth the cost for me? Have a wonderful day. 💜😀

@sf3413

3 ай бұрын

@@robertk4552 That could be too! Have a great day! 😃

Also be careful of any "Shopping Seminars" the cruise line may give to steer you to shops at ports that are very expensive. Also BINGO has become a big rip off too.

I can’t understand people buying specialty dining.,surely if you have paid thousands of dollars you should be getting special meals anyway.

Eat and drink only what is included, no spas, no casinos, no wifi, no photos. I take my own hot chocolate sachets - cruise ships will charge £4.00 for a hot chocolate at the bar and I buy bottled water in port.

On Royal last year my wife won a raffle for a "free massage". It turned out to be a 100 dollar voucher that wouldn't cover a 45 minute massage.

@michaelvitale4029

2 ай бұрын

I disagree with referring to these as “ripoffs”. IMO, the fact that an item or service might cost more than you’d like to pay doesn’t constitute a ripoff. It simply constitutes a choice. 🤷‍♂️

@tpkyterooluebeck9224

Ай бұрын

@@michaelvitale4029 Yes, it is a choice, technically. However, it is a ripoff when the price is extremely higher than what other people charge for the same service. $80 for internet (in my area) vs. $365 means ripoff. Starlink is more expensive for internet, so I would expect to pay more, but to pay 365 for 1 week? No! I can get Starlink for half that price for 30 days!

@nomadyesmad4875

Ай бұрын

@@michaelvitale4029 It's called gouging because the cruise lines know they have access to your wallet and know people are more willing to spend to ensure they had a wonderful fun time. They spend thousands upfront just to be as the video stated ripped off.

When I go on a cruise, I take laundry pods with me. That way when I have any small items I need to rinse out then I can do so in the bathroom sink and then hang to dry on the line in the shower that way I don’t have a bunch of additional costs as for laundry. .

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

Genius idea ! Thank u 🙏

@julieb7882

2 ай бұрын

We purchased some detergent sheets. They're smaller and have no chance of leakage or spills.

@c123ray

Ай бұрын

​@@julieb7882 Where are these still sold, please? I used them ~ 18 years ago internationally + almost 13 years ago on a first + only short flight 2 week trip to Oregon before all the rare, insidious, + fatal degenerative disks, spinal cord compression, widespread and intensely agonizing to unbearable chronic pain. I've been searching for medical treatment required to not die unnecessarily + information about what is versus isn't accessible to the mobility and pain impaired. I see many pools and jacuzzis without lifts to no port access with the remaining requirement to pay port taxes + fees. Aside from the non accessibility being a "cruise ship rip off,'" I wonder if a cruise would provide the amenities which could otherwise be available to me. I also think about a cruise possibly being a kinder + gentler way to travel a Transpacific +/or Transatlantic itinerary instead of flying - including a much too long economy seats only flight even if booking needed lie flat business class airline transport due to how sobbingly (and unnecessarily quality of life obliterating absence of already established needed emergency medical surgery + follow up diagnostic testing including for 5 forms for of cancer, routine labs and physical exams to prevent additionally caused complex and interactive multiple fatal conditions when they've been intentionally left untreated for almost 6 years to decades since first symptoms and underlying causes which doctors falsely claimed "never happened, never existed, no medical history, made up for attention seeking, and worse" even after "surviving" some of the most quality of life impeding excruciating pain again without treatment even for failed and massively ruptured and failed medical devices implanted when I wasn't a candidate to use the devices and was never asked for permission for placement where that'd leave me in so much worse untreated pain with no surgical repair or removal. I'm keen to obtain humane and professional medical treatment abroad as my only chance for potential survival. My concerns do include "cruise rip offs," with valued content but also mobility impaired access and access to life sustaining + quality of life vs existing in agonizing to unbearable untreated pain for this "rare, insidious, and degenerative" condition which was already determined to sever and/or compress my spinal cord so badly that it will either unnecessarily end my life or unnecessarily leave me paralyzed especially at the highest survivable levels in my neck to the bottom of my back. No prescribed and approved palliative curative care has been provided for decades and no repeatedly prescribed palliative - hospice care has ever been provided despite repeatedly confirmed necessity. Sorry for the length; I'm seeking helpful feedback from others who may have encountered some aspect of all of this to make offer helpful information. Best regards,

Excursions are rip-offs to me as well as the impression that you have to take them to enjoy your trip. First time to a port just walking off the ship and exploring is a great excursion. Enjoying the ship while others get off also makes the ship a more enjoyable excursion on its own.

@mary1stcor15v1-4

2 ай бұрын

When I'm old imma think about this advice❤

@robertk4552

2 ай бұрын

@@mary1stcor15v1-4 The majority of cruise excursions are for the old. I responded on this just after looking at cruise excursion options for our upcoming Alaskan Cruise. Nothing popped out as interesting to us so why take one just to take one. The ports themselves will be new adventures for us. Our recent Disney Fantasy cruise returning to the ship early and having no line on the water ride for a few hours was an unforgettable time with the kids. We also take cruises for the ship experience and drive/fly to actually explore a destination.

I like how it’s “for example NCL” they always charge the most for everything it seems. Not that the other cruise lines don’t nickel and dime.

I use a computer not a cell phone for my needs, I upgrade to a package that covers WIFI, drinks, and tips sometimes other goodies like gyms and desert packages. This works well for me, I'm on vacation, I budget at home. If you don't want your children to spend on the ship activities, go on ships that don't offer all the frills, kids will find other included activities, also these cruises are usually less money. Booking extremely early, a year or two, allows cruisers to save hundreds of dollars and it gives time for families to save for wanted extras. Always buy cruise insurance, shop around for what your family needs. Personally, My group has used the insurance twice in two years, once to avoid a hurricane. That was a good list you gave.

Your list is pretty complete & I agree entirely. But I'm very glad there are many people that seem happy to pay for all the extras because it helps keep our total price down as people that forego most of them & just enjoy the basics.

We play hide from the photographs great fun 😅

Absolutely avoid spa treatments doing it prior to cruise you’ll save a ton of money.

What's even worse than the price of the art on the ship is the price they charge to ship it to your house. You can't just bring it home with you. I almost bought a $15 print at an auction until I found out the shipping would cost $35! I said "Thanks but no thanks".

While getting your alcohol drink, request a bottled water(free) so you can take that to your room for later, especially if you’re fixing to head back to your room, That way you can stock up for free. Sometimes you can do the same with sodas ask for soda when you get a drink.

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

Wait how do u do this ? Is there an extra charge ? What cruise line are u referring to pls ?

Carnival 12 pk is now 14.95 - im just going to take my own bottle and fill that up cuz screw paying 15 bucks for something that was just 5 bucks a year ago - its freaking water

@nomadyesmad4875

Ай бұрын

Thank the gas prices and horrible inflation for all the gouging.

Regarding solo travelling - it really depends which cruiseline you book, whether there is a rip-off or not. You just have to compare. NCL for example has a lot of options for solo travellers, like solo studios on larger ships (especially designed only for solo travellers) or/and you can book solo inside/solo oceanview/solo balcony - that are cabins normally designed for two guests (on larger and smaller ships). For years now NCL has been pioneer with solo travellers. Meanwhile other cruiselines see potential with solo travellers and you can find also options there.

I’ve always thought it has been cost of pictures taken by cruise members while on ship. Old cameras used a lot of film that had to be developed and then thrown away each week as passengers disposed of them. Now with digital cameras this is all saved. But pictures have even went higher. We refuse to have pictures taken that we don’t care for others to judge.😬👎

Best suggestion is to look for bundled packaged deals. We pay $60/day for drinks and gratuities, WiFi, 2 fitness classes and a few extra perks.

@shondahogan1487

Ай бұрын

I'm going on the Jubilee in July, Please inform me where you can find these deals, IT would be greatly appreciated.

Virgin Voyages do not do Art auctions!

I'll never forget being on the MSC Seashore and needing some gas x to stop bloating and it was 35 dollars in the shop for like 6 pills. I still can't believe the professional photo thing is still a thing on ships given the fact everyone walks around with a darn good camera on their phone.

On RCCL, each adult person can bring one bottle of wine on board. We always get the soft drink package.

Excellent points made. Great video thanks!

Diamonds are a ripoff.

Royal Caribbean now allows you to bring 6 bottles of water on board, but I always bring a water bottle I can fill for port days and excursions. Also on Royal, certain paid attractions, like the IFly on the Odyssey, are free if you go the first day, when most people are at the pool or exploring the ship. I think the specialty restaurants are a ripoff. On Royal, you can get the same specialty steaks and lobster in the MDR for half of what it costs in the Chops Steakhouse.

@tpkyterooluebeck9224

Ай бұрын

What I find is a huge ripoff is the price of sushi when its only asparagus. I can pay 16 to get a salmon and tuna sushi with tobiko caviar, salmon roe, and seaweed salad. It looks divine, tastes divine and is far superior to simply asparagus wrapped in nori and rice for 21 bucks. I forget which cruiseline was doing the asparagus sushi though.

$300 for a massage is a good deal only if it includes, uh, never mind ...

@2Aforme

3 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣good one!!!

@stevengolden9009

3 ай бұрын

Even THEN you could save 50% by going to your favorite land-based provider! Lol!

@bally_malone8

3 ай бұрын

That's still too high ...even for that.

@Trav_W

3 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@davidbrooks8809

3 ай бұрын

😂😅😊😂

If you get the FREE at SEA with NCL you have to pay your gratuities up front on the value of the FREE AT SEA offer. From a number of comments I’ve heard over the years that you would have to consume 5 drunks on average per day to recuperate the up payment. So a couple of glasses of wine and a pre and/or drink dinner you pretty much break even. We always get the package and it works for us, As we are now into our 60’s we might start to slow down and rethink our strategy. But not yet! 🎉

@glenisehall2198

Ай бұрын

😊

You are on vacation. You don't need to be online.

RCCL and NCL are famous for nickel and diming the passenger. Don't stay connected to Internet while on vacation. Don't do most of those things that the newer ships have. Do prefer older ships. Don't like Roller Coasters to begin with. Nor do I like Ferris Wheels. If you come back late on a non sponsored tour the ship will not wait for you. If you like the artwork buy it. If not, let it pass. Usually purchase bottles of water before I even check in. Bring enough cash. Not a big drinker. Don't like cocktails. Some years ago, when my wife was alive, we went on a shore excursion in Canada. They were working on roads so we came back pretty late. They held the ship for us. Much to our surprise as we were in the dining room we found out that a shore excursion still wasn't back yet. Advantage of taking shore excursions with sponsored companies.

@kathybrem880

2 ай бұрын

I bringing books! I love to read and seldom get the chance as much as I want

@c123ray

Ай бұрын

My aunt and I took a Carnival Cruise Excursion the first full day to the beautiful beach at Trunks Bay at St. John, USVI. The cruise ship tour bus operator took some people to the cruise ship while at least 3 persons on the cruise line shore excursion - including my aunt, a wife of a concerned husband on board the ship, and I were unceremoniously dumped on the opposite side of a lake far away from the Carnival Cruise Ship. We were all running long distance as fast as we could to get on board before we had to crawl through a small port where food was being unloaded. The woman with the concerned husband on board was acknowledged as missing from a Carnival Cruise Shore Excursion. Even though my aunt and I paid for the same Carnival Cruise Shore Excursion, my aunt and I were told we would have been left behind and responsible for any and all payments to potentially reboard the cruise we would have otherwise been deprived of in addition to being admittedly abandoned by Carnival Cruise Line during an official Carnival Cruise Line Shore Excursion. Neither my aunt or I could possibly run that long distance sprint...from the "great beyond" to an electric mobility device. Does anyone have feedback about their experiences cruising as a severely mobility, nerve damage, and chronically severely pain + severe muscle spasms impaired cruise line guest + independent shore excursion guest since any wheelchair cruise line excursions are either non accessible although claimed to be wheelchair accessible when the port of call isn't even electric wheelchair or electric scooter accessible. The charging of port fees when ports of call +/or cruise line excursions aren't accessible seems like...a rip off. Plus its definitely non compliant with many countries anti discrimination laws? Can I get a jacuzzi lift + port access and overall access for sailing single as so often required for mobility accessible rooms if they're even offered in a sufficient or any number of rooms in each category just like for everyone else? Thank you in advance for helpful information. Best regards, Turtle Mascot

I totally agreed with you on these 12 points ....

Nope! I think you covered them ALL and You are exactly right on them all!

On princess cruise lines there is packages that cover some of the up changes. I do agree on the spa!! It is expensive.

Spa treatment is the worst, extremely over priced and they add 20% tip on top of final pay

Maybe … maybe cruise ships aren’t a great value because everything is cheaper when you don’t have to burn fuel to move a city on water… 🤔

I had a Solo Cruise in a Double Room with 0% surcharge from Hawai'i to Tahiti in December 2023. The Duty Free shops are often more expensive than what you would pay if you had to pay the taxes. And now they won't let you bring on your own water. Go to the Casino and have them charge your room for several hundred dollars for chips, then go back a few hours later and cash them in.

To be honest the list is endless from the minute you pay for the cruise itself

I always bring a sat router

@SP-vp1wh

17 күн бұрын

In simple terms 🙂, how does that work?

The Bolt was terrific ($15) and the obstetrical coarse with zip line is free

My phone plan includes unlimited data worldwide, at 5G speed where that service is available. Whenever I'm in port (any time in the morning, and in the evening until we cast off) I can use my phone as a wi-fi hot spot for my computer, giving me high-speed Internet without the compromises of a phone screen/keyboard, at zero cost. Even if you don't have such a phone plan, you can probably buy packages with enough data in advance of your trip for a lot less than the cruise ship would charge to go online. You can also share the hot spot with friends, whether they're travel companions or new acquaintances, as long as they're within wi-fi range of your phone when they use it.

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

Wow thanks for sharing this tip ! May I ask what phone plan ? I have At&ts?

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

So do we still keep the phone on airplane mode as well ?

@efremmallach6501

2 ай бұрын

@@ab2396 I have T-Mobile's Magenta+ 55 plan for people over that age, two lines for $70 per month total including taxes. The hotspot speed drops off to 3G speeds after 5GB per month, but either I've never reached that amount or I never noticed the speed change.

@efremmallach6501

2 ай бұрын

@@ab2396 It can't be used this way in airplane mode, but there's no need to keep it in airplane mode on board a ship - especially on board a ship tied up at a dock.

Ok let’s get silly and say going on a cruise is a ripoff because staying home is cheaper and you’re already paying rent/mortgage. What in the click bait…?

Any cruise is a ripp-off. I would never take on one.

Intriguing but to each is own. Some things referenced have great value to consumers

I much prefer using the cruise line excursions

I ALWAYS get my spa treatments on day one of the cruise, when prices are cheapest.

Specialty dining should be free too the experience would be much better

@SipWatchTravel

2 ай бұрын

If it were gratis it wouldn’t be “speciality” though…

@theknite2211

2 ай бұрын

@@SipWatchTravel Virgin has everything included. I really enjoyed that. In my opinion it should be free.

@SipWatchTravel

2 ай бұрын

@@theknite2211 you know what? We were thinking of doing Virgin after Celebrity (again) this May. We really love having the butler suite and speciality dining included. But we here Virgin is more tech savvy (which we’d love).

@SamanthaChan-zm7zh

2 ай бұрын

@theknite2211 If you book a "Free" add-on cruise, you will receive one or 2 "Specialty Dining" which depends on the length of your cruise. I am charged $19.80 for my 2 "Specialty Dining" for my 14 days Transatlantic cruise.

@SamanthaChan-zm7zh

2 ай бұрын

@theknite2211 Just to be clear the $19.80 that was charged to my reservation is for the gratuity for the 2 "Specialty Dining".

Comparing land based and ship Wi-Fi, is like saying a hot dog is as good as a T-Bone steak, there Using a debit card outside the bank that issued it will incur is no way to Truely compare Wi-Fi. Using a debit card at any ATM, not from the bank that issued it will incur fees. You are right about the rest of the things mentioned.

Listen to your inner voice. If it is saying, 'whoaaa, that is ridiculous! / that is too much!!', then...IT IS! Price gouging is RAMPANT, especially on RC cruises. $5 for a small Hersheys chocolate bar, $5 for a can of coke, $7 can of beer, $10 mixed drink (rum and coke), $15 mixed drink. $20/day for spotty wi-fi. $120 PER PERSON to be driven to the beach, $170 PER PERSON to ride water slides at Coco Cay. The nickel & diming-you-to-death was a HUGE turnoff...DISGUSTING! actually. We won't be doing another cruise anytime soon.

The included drinks on my last cruise were extremely watered down. It worth bringing on your own drinks...cruise line approved of course.😊

You use the term RIP-OFF as though you have no choice in the matter. The single supplement is no different then when you book a hotel room. I am a solo cruiser so you have to look for the reduced supplements. The costs are mainly right out there for you to see so is it a rip off or did you choose to pay that much?

@pw-sz6ds

3 ай бұрын

Good point. I was wondering why I felt “rip-off” did not quite fit. Could not think of another word but it’s definitely not that.

@annhenriques3520

3 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a single supplement charge when booking a hotel room.

@pw-sz6ds

3 ай бұрын

My experience is that hotels charge a single occupancy rate and a double occupancy rate. 🤷‍♀️

@briansanderson65

3 ай бұрын

@@annhenriques3520 Hotel rooms also don't include all of your meals during the stay, provide for fee entertainment and other activities (like trivia, silent disco, etc.).

@mmarichalar1

2 ай бұрын

Same here. I've learned a long time ago that when hotels (All inclusive) or ships list prices based on double occupancy, it means that (aside from the food and amenities cost), the are breaking down the actual charge for the room by 2 to appear more appealing. As a single traveler, I've always understood that I still have to pay for the room and I am not getting ripped off. Now if I had to pay for both meals, that would be a different story, but I usually DO end up paying a little less than the full double occupancy rate. (Some one previously mentioned that never saw that at hotel, but many times, they just list the full price. You do not get a 50% off just because you travel by yourself). For me, many extras are about convenience and less stress. Just because it may cost extra, does not necessarily make it a ripoff, as long as you don't have to stress about the price and it puts a smile on your face. Edit: Doing my first cruise soon, and don't feel I was ripped off. But I also would not allow a 2nd person to stay with me if any family wanted to go, LOL, 😂

Do go NCL they are the worst for extra fees.

Also here's big news... a bottle of water at the airport costs more than at Costco.

@Sokx41

2 ай бұрын

bring your own bottle, not a plastic one, and use the water in your stateroom bathroom.

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

What if you can only tolerate spring water ? They usually only have purified water to buy 😢

@julieb7882

2 ай бұрын

They also cost more at concerts and any sporting event.

@debrathomson252

Ай бұрын

@@ab2396 Check in the Buffet if they have water. Fill a cup and empty it into your drink bottle. till it is full. Free very clean water.

I don’t bother with any of those extra expenses. I do prefer booking excursions through the cruise line though. I find the excursions are more organized and the peace of mind of knowing you won’t miss your ship is worth the extra price. Also if you book your excursions online or on their App before embarking on, you usually get a discounted price. If you do it this way you can usually get it for about 25% cheaper than booking them once on the ship.

Great super VALUABLE video...they just think people are stupid 🤨

@philiprice7875

14 күн бұрын

as the majority of cruisers are aimed at amercians it is a safe assumption

Thermo spa pass rocks.

Carnival didn't allow my mother to bring her own water bottle on the ship with her.

@ab2396

2 ай бұрын

Is this a thing ? We really can’t bring like a Stanley cup for our personal use ? Even if we bring it on board empty?

@nango4073

2 ай бұрын

@@ab2396 you can bring a tumbler or personal bottle, you cant bring a case of bottled water.

@donnapee8402

2 ай бұрын

Carnival only cans

@inosalazar2488

2 ай бұрын

I saw a Stanley last night .. I’m on the carnival breeze

@vickiekoenig4342

8 күн бұрын

Just got off the Jubilee and we all took our own tumblers which were packed. Used them the entire cruise. But if you like a ship souvenir, go buy one once at sea. BTW, for those who collect coffee mugs like me, could only get one in the Java Cafe. Don't know if that's all CCL ships...maybe just Excel...don't know.

Why do you go on a cruise?

Sad to hear anyone doesn't understand that you have to pay for a product. Gee, just like back home! Is that a surprise??!! No one is forcing anyone to buy anything!

@tpkyterooluebeck9224

Ай бұрын

The problem is not having to pay. The problem is that the ships get away with extortion prices. If a bag of chips for 1 person cost 2 dollars on land, why should the ships be allowed to charge 6 dollars for that same bag? I would accept an extra dollar upcharge but more than double is way too much!

Yes the Wi-Fi on NCL is such a overpriced ripoff. The Wi-Fi was slow and kept crashing. Never again.

Wifi is free. It's the internet that costs money.

What would you need cash for? About to go on our first cruise.. wondering how much I should bring

@cynthiamartino1512

2 ай бұрын

Bring tip money for baggage handlers, ports, and excursions. Taxi's as there are some drivers that rip you off on your credit card. Be careful & decide on taxi fare before you take one. Most beaches in ports will charge you entrance fee or chair rentals, etc. Anything you buy in ports, highly advise paying cash for souvenirs, food, drinks. You will have so much fun. Happy Cruising.

@amechellec90

2 ай бұрын

@cynthiamartino1512 Thank you! I really hope we do! It's not only our first cruise, but our first vacation with just me, my husband, and our daughter (5 yrs.), as we usually always go with other family. I appreciate the advice! I'll definitely remember to grab some out of an ATM in Miami before we board!

@cynthiamartino1512

2 ай бұрын

@amechellec90 hi again. Also, remember that you don't want to be a Pier runner. The cruise lines will leave you behind. For your first cruise, it's better to go with cruise line excursions as they will wait for you if the tour gets delayed. Kids' quarters are amazing on the ships too!

@amechellec90

2 ай бұрын

@cynthiamartino1512 We aren't doing any excursions. Thank you, though! I've seen those videos, that's got to be so embarrassing! I'm taking a watch to make sure I have it on boat time. Luckily, everywhere we are stopping has beach to hang out at, and that's all we want to do. 😊

Too many people and feeling captive. Not for me.

We rarely if ever use main dining. Also, if you’re in a Royal Retreat suite class on Celebrity you get Speciality Dining packages included.

Rip off? Just because you think the price is too high doesn’t mean it’s a rip off. If that’s the case then cruising is a rip off. If the service you purchased works then it’s not a ripoff.

wi fi on a ship is expensive? get real woman how much more would it be if the ship trailed a wire behind it? you are on holiday DITCH THE NET and relax

The biggest rip off is the daily gratuities they guilt you into paying them saying that’s how the crew gets paid let’s be honest the pay slave wages I tip and I take care of the servers bartenders etc but I zero out the daily gratuities every time

@briansanderson65

3 ай бұрын

You believe the lines pay 'slave wages,' which I assume you find abhorrent. Instead of trying to rectify that and ensure the crew is given a living wage, you decide not to tip the daily gratuities that go to the housekeeping staff and other behind-the-scene workers. Hmm.

@robertk4552

3 ай бұрын

Same here. We always remove the auto gratuities which only exists to track the pay for the staff that works for gratuities so the cruise line can pay them less out of their own pockets. As a cruiser my fare covers some expectation of service, like for the behind the scenes workers, and my tips should not be to pay the staff (since I already did that with my fare) but to show appreciate and tip those who have helped me directly. What I tip should not be used for the cruise line to reduce what they pay their employee. It is a broken and greedy system that auto gratuities only help to perpetuate.

@thebraz21

3 ай бұрын

@@robertk4552 you said it perfectly

@thebraz21

3 ай бұрын

@@briansanderson65if they paid them minimum wage it’s still not a living wage but they don’t If the lines did no one could afford a cruise So the only way to fix it would be to stop cruising until they do Not happening

@swvolleyball9137

2 ай бұрын

Despicable. My gratuities for a 10-day cruise is $180. I’d gladly pay that for someone to clean my space everyday, free room service and the crew that bend over backwards to make my stay enjoyable. Of course we don’t have a problem tipping people for service. Your argument that “the cruise needs to pay their workers more” is nonsensical. So you ignore the people behind the scenes because you need “proof of service”? So the imaginary creature who delivers and picks up your luggage … the team of cooks… they all get nothing because … your sense of principle… got it. 😎