Cruise Passengers Urged to Keep Gratuities for Crew Welfare and Better Service Quality
Cruise expert Lucy Southerton, with almost a decade of experience working on cruise ships, cautions passengers against removing gratuities from their bills. She stresses that gratuities are crucial for crew members’ wages, not just extra earnings. Fellow expert Gary Bembridge suggests budgeting for basic gratuities and tipping exceptional crew members in cash for a more rewarding experience.