Cru1s1ng2009

too bad he didnt get caught (and thrown overboard) when it happened. What a sick F'er!

ahhh. Lets look who started the thread... The Karen's are the ones who complain about paying for something they would be charged for regardless but it chaps their behinds to have it called a 'tip' because why give those peasants any more money. The cruise line should pay them more! Sure, it will raise cruise prices but it will make us Karen's feel better about it because we said so!😂

desregard, see the menu

Mega Tipper Karen? We dont complain to the manager or GS, we just tip. Cant call that a Karen. We just argue on CC about it because you guys are the Karens who line up on embark and remove them.

so much to unpack here. Mediocre food? It isnt amazing but it is always a decent, filling meal. I dont know what Invicta tat watches mean but i guess you mean fake or old styles? Dont buy them. cocktails made of syrup in plastic cups? Sure they are plastic on the pool deck (safety) but i have never had a watered down drink on a cruise. Cruising is a budget holiday but it is definitely not priced as a premium one. I used to love going to the beach in my state (Ocean City, MD) even though everyone has jokes about OCMD. It is fun, full of places to go and things to do. However, going there for a week in summer costs 3 x as much as a cruise. So I can cruise 3 times a year instead of one time at the beach. Where are you finding a vacation that is cheaper than $100 pp per night? I truly want to know. When I am on a cruise i feel like I am getting the very best deal for my money in my price range. and my price range is low. And finally, why do people who complain about cruising still cruise? Or are they just on CC being antagonistic?

but they either put it in their pocket or a bucket to share with the other staff. Or did they buy rounds for all the un-stupid americans? Know that if you say the latter, it will be called Something That Never Happened.

ding ding ding!

where do i sign up? I will do it for fun and donate it back to the original waiter/asst/steward. If it matters, i have been tipped on every single fare i had today which is unheard of in the rideshare industry. It is the Tip gods!

but we arent in mexico...

what kind of issue?

well it is not in the fare, otherwise it would be increased since the culture is to tip for it. I will say it again, i hope they dont allow it to be removed and those who hate tipping can still see it and be mad.

Of course it is but so is this thread and every other tipping thread. Tipping is in our culture. Change the culture or accept it. But yes, when you take money out of someone's pocket in real life you get charged for it😅

Great Question! I would love to get out of it but i dont expect to be treated like the special snowflake (not politically speaking) when everyone else is hoofing the bill. Also, i dont want my kids school for free like the non-tippers expect their service to be. also, i cant afford virgin. i dont think their higher price is just grats. But i agree, they should make it where people cant remove them. And i dont want them to just add it into the fare, i want the non-tippers to see it and be mad. 😂

this is like saying chair hogs are insignificant since they only take up about 5% of the chairs. It still chaps others behinds. Also, i have about the same % taken out of my check also. I dont like it, but i like roads and people putting out my house if it is on fire. So i pay it and accept. If RCCI is actually taking that much, why would it matter then if it was added into the cost of the cruise fare? It is 6 in one and half a dozen in the other.

which is why maybe having it in the fare without the possibility of removing might be the way to go. Those who tip well, will still give more like we already do and those who dont wont have an option.

and therein lies the problem. This is why we cant stand the 'non-tippers'.

nope, it is weird. oh they are peasants, they will love our 'fancy' chocolates wrapped in money. I feel horrible saying this but as someone who lived on tips and had many regulars, the only thing i wanted was $. i didnt want the scarves or xmas ornaments. but glad they are tipping extra. that is really all that matters.

it is an island. you will be able to have a beach day.

it is pretty good. You can usually stream a movie. you can buy it by the day. it is about $30.

oh well, no biggie. i have only been once and my kid paid. BEST mashed potatoes i have ever had but everything else be great but not AMAZING. If i never go back i wont be sad. I swear they put crack in those potatoes though.

i saw that. Still a fun topic and relevant.

YEAH!!! Cuz every time you go it at least $200 so $30-40 off is a big deal. Ruth's Chris going with Darden is great news.

it makes me sad that anyone needs to ask if it is a tourist or local. It shouldnt matter. But i guess all tourist attractions are like this?

thank you but again, dont make the extra trip.

great question! I have a class i will be in on-board and was also wondering.