In Reply to: Most cruise staff posted by didiaust on Sunday, 24. February 2008 at 05:43 Bali Time:
the quicker he can expect tips . In australia now passengers can have a nominated amount deducted from their cruise card daily and it is divided between staff. I always feel sad when I see staff on the wharfs when ships are in port and they are calling home. I always take rupia with me as on Aussie based ships there are lots of Indonesian staff. It's a bit of a hierarchy thing,the prestige and opportunity to earn more in tips on the better class ship.
I have done lots of cruises and am happy to answer questions he might have. Sea sickness is also a big problem - but a jab and it's usually fine. me email is didiaust@optusnet dot com dot au