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I agree, but it’s not going to change in the US market. Removing tip’s punishes the crew member not the company.

The people who sign the work contracts are from a poor part of the world and have to agree to what the cruise line dictates or be unemployed. I do not agree with the cruise lines method of tip distribution and how they pay the back of the house workers, but it is what it is. It’s just not worth obsessing about it. All of us here are able to afford a cruise vacation, that is a luxury in life. Holding back a few dollars a day and taking away money from someone that is not as fortunate as we are is just awful and mean. 😢

The total amount of gratuities collected for each cruise gets divided up and distributed to each crew member who is part of this program. When people remove their gratuities, it reduces the total amount collected which results in a lesser amount for each crew member, It is true they still get paid their agreed upon compensation, but a little less for each person who removes their gratuities.

For each person that does not pay it reduces the amount they get paid from their share of the total gratuities collected.

The cruise line crew that work behind the scenes and those who work in positions that have directly contact with guests agree to their compensation based on the automatic gratuities that the guests pay. When you pay the automatic gratuities you contribute to that salary plan that is acceptable to the crew when signing their employment contract. I personally don’t like that method, I agree that it is a scam, however I pay the automatic gratuities because I feel that I contributed to every crew members agreed compensation and don’t want to disrupt it. If a crew member goes over and above, I discreetly give them cash as a thank you. The crew members are from areas of the world that does not have many opportunities, they work hard and are away from their families. We are so blessed that we can afford to cruise and have the time to cruise. The $18 per person per day is not going to break any of us. Most of us spend that amount of money on things that are not necessary. Why are some obsessing over this? Keep this in mind: Part of the cruise fare is taxes and fees. We have no idea of the breakdown of where that money goes. The cruise line adds the gratuities on as a separate charge so that initial total cost seems lower, the same way hotels have resort fees, both practices are not ideal, but it is what it is. When booking the cruise, I consider the cruise fare, taxes, fees and the gratuities all together as the total cost. I want to enjoy my cruise, pay the automatic gratuities to feel confident that I did not screw any crew member to their agreed compensation/salary plan. I do not want to obsess over what crew members get paid, it is not my business, it is between them and the cruise line , the same way it is everywhere else.

The trending color is Agreeable Gray from Sherwin Williams.

The electric cars are very heavy because of the batteries, I wonder if parking garages will be able to handle the additional weight once the majority of the cars parked in them become electric. Another issue is the hazard that they impose if they catch on fire, it takes awhile to extinguish those fires.

Blessings to you and your family. 🙏 Enjoying the simple things in life like gardening and appreciating each day surrounded by love ❤️ is the best medicine anyone could ever hope for.

Same experience for me too

Even though I do not post often, you are always in my thoughts. I hope that there will soon be peace for you, your family, friends and all of Israel.🙏☮️

We saw Jeff Dunham as a headliner entertainer on a Princess cruise about 20 years ago. Been a fan ever since.

The Oasis has never had the Samba Grill like the Allure.

I third that👍🏼 Looks close to the Agreeable Gray that Helen used, which is the trending color now. As you continue to update your condo that color will fit in well.

@dani negreanu Happy Birthday 🎂 My wish is for peace and happiness for you, your family and friends.

iOS updated also. 1.52.0

You enjoyed the last day at Labadee for a while. Your photos are excellent.

Have a great week. Thanks for sharing your vacation.

I don’t have any experience with the Royal Caribbean kids club or Galveston cruises. I just want to say that you are an awesome parent for raising your child in a positive and supportive home. Have a great cruise and make many happy memories.

I disembarked the Allure this morning. The ship was clean and in decent shape considering it will go to dry dock soon. Mamma Mia and the rest of the entertainment was excellent! The crew was very friendly. I see no reason why you wouldn’t enjoy your future cruise on her.😊

I am also on the Allure for the next 4 days. Reservations for Mamma Mia tonight, OceanAria tomorrow, Blue Planet Wednesday, Blades and Comedy Thursday. Will do standby to see Mamma Mia again tomorrow afternoon. Will also see OceanAria another time too.

Sending hugs and prayers 🤗🙏

Royal is hoping that this demographic sails on Celebrity or Silversea

Thanks for doing this. I have experienced the loud sound levels on just about every cruise on various Royal Caribbean ships. Hopefully your experience as as physician will cause Royal Caribbean to address this issue with their sound and lighting techs.

Also sending good vibes your way❤️‍🩹

I should have mentioned that. Correct, common areas are deeded to the HOA so they pay the property taxes. The HOA adds a portion to each owners monthly dues.