Staff and guests in the Blue Bar on-board a P&O Cruises ship If there is one topic guaranteed to spark heated debate among cruisers, it is the thorny issue of tipping and service fees. For first-timers, extra charges can come as a nasty shock and while seasoned cruisers are more accustomed to the gratuity system, traditionalists resent the relatively high amounts charged by some (mainly American) lines....

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A guide to tipping on a cruise For many British people, tipping can be a controversial issue. Unlike our American cousins across the pond, tipping is not ingrained in British culture, and we can therefore often be apprehensive about paying gratuities on a cruise ship. If you’re looking to get a better understanding of the whys, hows, whens and whos when it...

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