Will I be banned? Backlash from Removing My Automatic Gratuities

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? #cruiselife #cruisenews #cruisetips Watch the original video    • I Started Taking Off The Automatic Gratuit...   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? =========================================== Support our channel and buy our Ultimate Cruise Books! Cruise Planner - Two Sizes! Small https://amzn.to/4kmoC3d Large https://amzn.to/3ZdLKZd Cruise Journal for Kids https://amzn.to/4ikZ7h9 Word Search Puzzle Book for Adults https://amzn.to/3z7CP1y Activity Book for Kids https://amzn.to/3Yv9ZRe 🔔 Make sure to subscribe and hit the notification bell so you never miss a video!    / @embracetoday-travel   👉 Drop a comment and let us know what excites you most about cruising! 💙LET’S BE FRIENDS!💙 Instagram:   / embracetoday_travel   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... Additional News Updates at: https://www.embrace-today.com/cruisen... Buy me a coffee! ☕️ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracet... Some B-Roll used in our videos is courtesy of Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Princess Cruise Lines. FTC Legal Disclosure: The links found in the description box of our videos are affiliate links, meaning that we earn a commission on purchases made through the links, at no extra cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn a commission from qualifying purchases.