Per the Princess web site gratuity is shared ACROSS the entire fleet. So all tips are pooled. It is assumed we are supplementing the non tipping countries like Australia since the policy went to FLEET WIDE and your tipping does not stay on the ship you gave the tip. There is no gty that it goes to the dept you want it to. It is used for compensation, bonus and other ways Princess desires and a fee if taken off the top for charges and administration.
The “Crew Appreciation” is a daily amount for each guest that will be automatically added to your onboard account for your convenience, to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests. The crewmembers eligible to receive these funds work in various departments, many of whom rotate among different ships, throughout our fleet of ships. The amount of the Crew Appreciation will be based on stateroom category, as set out below:
All of the Crew Appreciation and Service Charge payments made by all guests on all ships in our fleet are pooled, net of credit card transaction fees. The pooled funds are distributed throughout the year in the form of compensation, including bonuses, to crewmembers fleetwide who interact directly with guests and/or behind the scenes throughout every cruise, including those in the Bar, Dining, Entertainment, Housekeeping, Guest Services, Galley and Onboard Revenue areas.