cruzsnooze

So why did you need to pose a question if you already knew your answer. Just to start another tip thread?

It's actually a triple tip. You tipped for the MDR dinner in your daily gratuity, then tipped a second time in the upcharge for the specialty restaurant and people want to tip a third time! It's out of hand already. No I did not tip again after the 360 which was a delightful dinner by the way.

They don't think they are arrogant we are. In China I asked a tour guide why they solicit tips since they are a non tipping country. He told me because you Americans seem to enjoy handing out free money and we're not stupid, we take it. He went on the tell me most other countries don't tip and they don't expect it either. It's only Americans who do this so freely. We are disregarding the culture we visit and using our own culture in foreign ports when we do this. I personally research the culture I'm visiting and abide by their ways. Incidentally, In Australia before I realized my mistake I was handed back my tip and told off politely.

That's charity not a tip

Many countries are not tipping cultures like Japan and China and Australia and New Zealand. I follow the guidelines of the country not what a cruise company suggests to me. Americans appear arrogant with their handing out money so freely.

If all else fails you can buy them on ebay.

Two reasons, first crew are in a hurry to get back to work and don't take the full 20 seconds to wash and use soap and water. Second, when three sailings in a row have noro as mentioned there's one common denominator, crew.

I suspect it's the crew that started the noro not the passengers. Once it's started it's hard to contain unless everyone does their part.

No meat or cheeses or fruit allowed to disembark. I sometimes use a zip lock bag to put a croissant or cookie or baked item into for hypoglycemic events.

Your points may be valid but the letter to long.

Yes you can. Now full suites also get 2 bottles of water every day which is new since you last sailed.

The best way to make it work and stay friends is to get 2 cabins. I can't imagine four ladies in a balcony cabin.

I just noticed this too. I don't see any difference with this rename, a gimmick?

It's over a month away so check the weather when you get closer to your date.

I pass on the photo's. Jeans and a polo shirt are my comfy wear.

I am also sailing to Alaska in May 2023 on a cruisetour. I made my hotel reservation at the Pan Pacific. The hotel is at the pier and makes for an easy stress free morning to get to the ship in a few steps. The prices are high but keep in mind when you do the conversion from Canadian to US dollars it's in your favor.

Why don't you just phone in and get this taken care of. I call the ocean navigator, tell them I don't use a smart phone and they do everything including getting me in the green line. I bought my internet this way too. If people want to play with this faulty app then don't complain because there is a work around.

Why do you people keep trying yo use a system that is not fully functional? Call Ocean Navigator and get it done in seconds on the phone.

The end result is not similar because several countries such as Oz and New Zealand are not tipping cultures so they expect Americans to compensate. Everyone does as they see fit and it should be left at that. It's not our business what crew gets. If they are unhappy why would they spend years in their positions?

He didn't ask what others do about tipping so I answered his question. I believe the tipping is out of hand and the auto amounts for a suite are ridiculous with the philosophy "you can afford it" not what's a fair and reasonable amount. Yes I adjust my auto gratuity down to a fair amount.

The auto tip on your daily account is all that is required to tip properly. It eliminates the need to have a pile of bills handy or carry around the ship.

I've had my Japan Cruisetour cancelled 3 times. I'm hoping 2024 it will come to fruition.

You know these can be adjusted at guest services unless you have a plus package and pepaid them. Tipping has gotten out of hand.

FCC don't get charged to your on board account. When you see the future cruise consultant you'll need to ask them if you can apply the gift card.

I'm still waiting.....................They'll get it sent out after the offer expeires!