How can we stay in touch with news or with family or friends at home?
Most cruise ships now have televisions and telephones in passenger cabins. You can also call someone on shore through the ship’s radio operator while at sea, and you can make phone calls from most ports. In addition, many ships have fax capabilities and internet access, and most ships have a daily newsletter with news, headlines, selected stock quotes and sports scores. Back to top What do I need to know about tipping? Tipping is a matter of individual preference. Generally you should plan for about $2.50 to $3.00 per person per day each for your room steward and dining room waiter, and about half that amount for your busboy. Gratuities are customarily given on the last evening of your cruise. Other personnel such as bar waiters, bellboys and deck stewards may be tipped as service is rendered. On most cruise lines a 15% gratuity is automatically added to your on board account for beverage purchases which you may feel free to adjust according to services rendered. A few cruise lines inc
