When do I tip on my Cruise?When is tipping expected, and exactly how are tips handled on cruise vacations? These are legitimate questions passengers face today,because cruise line policies have changed over the past few years. In the earlier days of cruising, gratuities were extended at the end of the cruise via cash only, with suggested amounts given per staff member per day.
Cruising:Getting Around The LinesAs cruise lines have upgraded their past passenger clubs, adding different membership levels according to the number of cruises guests have taken, they have included some perks beyond the traditional private cocktail party.
It's More Than Just EntertainmentMajor sporting events are also fea-tured. To round out this ultimate poolside experience, passengers can make complimentary chaise lounge reservations, and casual dining as well as special movie-themed cocktails are available.
A Sense of AdventureBrenda Watkinson discovers the wide range of activity holidays on offer to groups across the UK, from the adventure sports of canyoning and gorging to more relaxing cooking classes and archery instruction.
When Your Ship ChangesIn today's travel world, the unexpected can occur. 2005 was a challenging year for anyone involved in selling cruises, with even the best-executed travel plans disrupted
due to Mother Nature. How do you deal with these unexpected changes when your ship changes course?
When Do I Tip On My CruiseIn the earlier days of cruising, gratuities were extended at the end of the cruise via cash only, with suggested amounts given per staff member per day.
Dining on the High SeasSince the
cruise industry was in its infancy, dining aboard
cruise ships has changed dramatically. Over the past years cruise lines have reinvented the dining experience for their passengers by offering more choices in restaurants, as well as more variety, and flexibility.
