Are you sure that this money goes to remunerate the crew? On ships, on average there are two passengers for each crew member. The passenger pays 20 US dollars per day. That is, each crew member should receive an average of $40 per day or $1,200 per month. Are they getting it? I've spoken to crew members more than once and they say they don't receive any tips. I agree, it is common in American and European tradition to pay for tips. I agree to pay. But I prefer to give cash to those who serve me - in the cabin, restaurant, children's room, theater, buffet... I know that this way my tips will really reach the crew members. It may be objected that the money will not go to the dishwashers. Do you tip the dishwashers in a city restaurant? You give it to the waiter, and you don’t care what he does with it.
