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I hate the nickel and diming on cruise ships. We have taken two so far. I prefer all-inclusive resorts in a vibrant town.
If there was such a thing as real not selective all-inclusive cruises say with 3 or 4 excursions included. We would probably go more. When I say Real I mean NOTHING extra to pay. Living on a cruise ship would be a nightmare for us.
I do not want to be bothered with tipping daily or specialty restaurants etc. I want it all inclusive and would be happy to pay whatever it costs. But no, you can select a drinks package, but it does not include this or that and extra tipping is expected for in room service and a multitude of other things and ending up with an unexpected payment at the end of the cruise.
Till then, we will stick to luxury resorts that probably end up costing us more than cruises, but I do not care about that.
I prefer the selective choice, pick what you want and include that in the cost. Otherwise I'm paying for other peoples booze when DW doesn't drink, and I drink maybe 1 per meal.
Our recent Viking Ocean, I had to literally chase the service person to the door to shove a couple of bucks in their hand, there was zero expectation of a tip from them, not even a little lingering around.
The specialty restaurants are included "free" no tipping at all.
There was the end of cruise ~$16/day/pp tip, but that is expected and known and I just consider part of the total cost.
So you don't tip the room service person/maid/etc at all at a luxury resort ?