"Scotty" wrote in message
...

"Capt. JG" wrote

Perhaps some of the cruise ship habits are creeping over into
the charter
business.


Oh great....


Is there a lot of tipping expected on a cruise ship?

SBV



Scott,

You need to visit rec.travel.cruises.
Search out their FAQ, read it, then ask away.
It's a very helpful group for cruise ship travel information.

Bryan

"Terry Spragg" wrote

As a musician, I know a musician who was on a cruise ship. A
blues
wailer, and picker, he worked 8 hours of music every day,
conducted
lifeboat drills, made beds, moved laundry, and bussed rooms for
another 8. He was on call at any time. His boss decided if he
needed sleep. No sex, no dope, no drink, no shore leave, so his
money didn't last long once back shoreside, and he'll never do
it again.

Why tip him? Or any one pressed to such extremity?


I agree. It's not my fault he has a crummy job.



Your Caddy?

Don't golf.



Tips Insure Prompt Service.


Not always.



To give them someone to admire, emulate? So they can afford a
college education?


I'm put my own kids, and wife, through college. Where's my
tips?


SBV

In article ,
Terry Spragg wrote:
Scotty wrote:
We're going on one in June.
SBV

"Capt. JG" wrote in message
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I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

"j" ganz @@
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As a musician, I know a musician who was on a cruise ship. A blues
wailer, and picker, he worked 8 hours of music every day, conducted
lifeboat drills, made beds, moved laundry, and bussed rooms for
another 8. He was on call at any time. His boss decided if he
needed sleep. No sex, no dope, no drink, no shore leave, so his
money didn't last long once back shoreside, and he'll never do it again.

Why tip him? Or any one pressed to such extremity?

Er, umm... we were talking about tipping the charter company crew.

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Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an
all-inclusive vacation including room, all meals, snacks, etc.,
entertainment (Vegas/broadway-type shows, classical music groups,
lectures), casino, running track with 360 degree ocean views, spa/gym
facilities, comfortable chairs for reading, sunsets/sunrises in the
Caribbean, transportation to ports in a tropical climate, etc., for
about $650 pp weekly, including taxes, tips, and port charges. Meals
selected from several options, including four-course meals ordered from
a varying menu (lobster, lamb, steaks or prime rib done medium rare or
to your preference). Room service, dishes washed, room and linens
cleaned, no grocery shopping, no fuel expenses, plus, they returned us
on time and in good shape the following weekend. - This is from our
experience on a cruise my wife and I took earlier this month (Carnival)
from Galveston to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. On several days
we had 40-50 knot head winds and 10-12 foot waves in the Gulf, and it
was nice to be able to slip into a warm bed at night and let the captain
worry about navigation, etc. Ports offered attractions such as scuba
diving, touring, exploring historical sites, etc., though at additional
cost.

Jim


Capt. JG wrote:

I can say categorically that I have never been on one of those
monstrosities.

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:
Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an

You lie! Your MacCrapM is highly superior to a cruise liner and can go
forever without using the engine.

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

In article 4zemf.8331$fz5.7590@dukeread04,
"Glenn Ashmore" wrote:

I have never heard any suggestion that I tip charter company
employees. Most charters leave enough left over food and booze for a
good party. :-)

That was the main reason we started self-provisioning, though we rarely
have had leftover booze, or Ting.

I do carry along a bunch of Spade Anchor T-shirts and give them out
to dock personnel but I consider that good advertising.

That's a great idea!

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Xan-a-Deux ('73 Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD)
Xan's Pages: http://members.dca.net/jerelull/X-Main.html
Our BVI FAQs (290+ pics) http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/

Jonathan Ganz wrote:

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:


Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an



You lie! Your MacCrapM is highly superior to a cruise liner and can go
forever without using the engine.


As I said, a cruise ship vacation isn't as great as going out on our Mac
26M, but it's a good family vacation, particularly with 40-knot
headwinds and 10-foot waves. (You need to put your glasses on and read
the notes a little more slowly before you spout off like that Johnny.)

Jim

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"Depending on how far you have to drive/fly to get to the ship, it's
probably one of the best family vacations available IMO. Not as great as
going out on our 26M, but where else are you going to get an
all-inclusive vacation including room, all meals, snacks, etc.,
entertainment (Vegas/broadway-type shows, classical music groups,
lectures), casino, running track with 360 degree ocean views, spa/gym
facilities, comfortable chairs for reading, sunsets/sunrises in the
Caribbean, transportation to ports in a tropical climate, etc., for
about $650 pp weekly, including taxes, tips, and port charges. Meals
selected from several options, including four-course meals ordered from
a varying menu (lobster, lamb, steaks or prime rib done medium rare or
to your preference). Room service, dishes washed, room and linens
cleaned, no grocery shopping, no fuel expenses, plus, they returned us
on time and in good shape the following weekend. - This is from our
experience on a cruise my wife and I took earlier this month (Carnival)
from Galveston to Jamaica, Grand Cayman, and Cozumel. On several days
we had 40-50 knot head winds and 10-12 foot waves in the Gulf, and it
was nice to be able to slip into a warm bed at night and let the captain
worry about navigation, etc. Ports offered attractions such as scuba
diving, touring, exploring historical sites, etc., though at additional
cost."

Jim

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:
You lie! Your MacCrapM is highly superior to a cruise liner and can go
forever without using the engine.


As I said, a cruise ship vacation isn't as great as going out on our Mac
26M, but it's a good family vacation, particularly with 40-knot
headwinds and 10-foot waves. (You need to put your glasses on and read
the notes a little more slowly before you spout off like that Johnny.)

Jim

Jimbo, please don't try and tell us that a your MacCrapM can't handle
measly 40 knot headwinds and 10 foot seas! Why that's just about the
most *perfect* sailing vacation there is!

Why I've heard tales of men chucking and women weeping before the cruise
liner even left the dock!

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com

For a family vacation, my Mac couldn't match the 110,000-ton (Carnival)
Conquest. I have no hot tubs, no swiming pools, no casino, no Vegas
revues, no dining room, and no room service.

Jim

Jonathan Ganz wrote:

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:


You lie! Your MacCrapM is highly superior to a cruise liner and can go
forever without using the engine.




As I said, a cruise ship vacation isn't as great as going out on our Mac
26M, but it's a good family vacation, particularly with 40-knot
headwinds and 10-foot waves. (You need to put your glasses on and read
the notes a little more slowly before you spout off like that Johnny.)

Jim



Jimbo, please don't try and tell us that a your MacCrapM can't handle
measly 40 knot headwinds and 10 foot seas! Why that's just about the
most *perfect* sailing vacation there is!

Why I've heard tales of men chucking and women weeping before the cruise
liner even left the dock!

In article ,
Jim Cate wrote:
For a family vacation, my Mac couldn't match the 110,000-ton (Carnival)
Conquest. I have no hot tubs, no swiming pools, no casino, no Vegas
revues, no dining room, and no room service.

No decent sailing vessel... ok, now I understand why you took the
cruise. Sorry for the confusion!

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"j" ganz @@
www.sailnow.com