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One of the most confusing parts of planning a cruise vacation is figuring out how much cash to bring. Since your cruise fare and many add-ons—such as drink packages, shore excursions, specialty dining, and gratuities—are often prepaid, there’s usually no need to carry a large amount of cash onboard for everyday expenses. That said, having some cash on hand can still be helpful. For example, you may want to tip shore excursion guides, drivers, or local vendors. Cash is also us

Cruise Ship Tipping: What Crew Members Really Think Tipping on a cruise is one of the most hotly debated topics among cruisers. Some guests feel strongly about tipping, while others believe it’s unnecessary—especially when gratuities are automatically added to their onboard bill. So what do crew members actually think about tipping and guest behavior? I recently came across an insightful Reddit thread where a Royal Caribbean crew member shared their honest perspective, and it