Will I be banned? Backlash from Removing My Automatic Gratuities

Описание: Last week, our cruise tipping video blew up—over 500 comments in just 24 hours! Today, we’re diving even deeper. Why is cruise ship tipping such a hot-button issue? Should you remove automatic gratuities? How are cruise crew members actually paid—and is the system fair?

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In this follow-up, we respond to your strongest feedback, explore how cruise lines use gratuities, and break down what "fair pay" really means for international crew members. Whether you're a seasoned cruiser or planning your first sailing, this conversation will change the way you think about tipping at sea.

📌 What You'll Learn:

Why some travelers remove automatic cruise gratuities
How cruise tipping compares to land-based tipping
What cruise ship workers actually earn (with real math)
The truth about cruise line accountability & tax practices
How to tip fairly while maintaining control of your money
💬 Commenters said this topic could get us banned from cruising—but we’re here for the real talk.

👉 Want to know how to remove automatic tips?
Check out our step-by-step guide here: https://embrace-today.com/how-do-i-re...

⚠️ Just to be clear: We’re not saying don’t tip. We’re saying tip intentionally—in cash, directly to the crew who made your experience great.

Time Stamps:
00:00 Intro
00:48 How to Remove Automatic Gratuities
01:44 Cruise Line Tips vs. Tipping on Land
05:33 How much do crew members make?
06:32 How much do crew members make in tips?
10:27 How do cruise lines avoid paying taxes?

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