Prepaid Grantuities or not??

[cruiseonthebrain]

We pre-pay and then make sure to tip certain employees in cash in addition to the pre-pay.

[suzinva]

For me, it's just a budget thing. My vacation budget is pretty tight and I like to pre-pay everything I can before I get onboard. That way the "payments," if you will, are spread out over a longer period of time.

 

I don't think there's really any right or wrong to this, just what works for you. I wouldn't stress it.

[arby70]

I also try to get my excursions ordered and paid prior to cruising. As for tips, I have a bunch of gift cards, funship dollars and I put some OBC on my account. I have plenty set up to take care of tips and froo froo drinks and gift shop items that way. The only things I will not have paid on my trip is my air tour (they won't let you pay until after the tour), food & snacks on the Islands when we feel the need, souvenirs, and our hotel in Long Beach when we arrive. Our hotel at the end of the trip is already paid. Love it!:D