Tip-up zoff on AIDA: What passengers really need to know!

Tip-up zoff on AIDA: What passengers really need to know!

tips on cruise ships ensure controversial discussions under passengers, especially at the popular shipping company AIDA. The regulations for this are often unclear, and many guests are wondering whether and to what extent they should add additional tips. According to Saarbrücker Zeitung is a tip at most shipping companies, including AIDA, TUI Cruises, MSC, Costa and Hurtigruten, included in the travel price. Nevertheless, there are different opinions among travelers, especially on social media and internet forums.

The discussion about drinking money is particularly pronounced in the Facebook group "Aida Insider". Here there are always heated debates, which are often characterized by misunderstandings about the included service flat rates. AIDA itself emphasizes that the service flat rate covers all services and there is no obligation to pay additional tips. Nevertheless, many guests feel unsure about dealing with this topic. According to nadr.de , some passengers feel as unfair to give the crew members additional tips.

practical tips for drinking money

The discussion about drinking money also takes up social issues, such as appreciation and justice. Critics question the need for drinking money to improve the wages of the crew members. According to a judgment of the Higher Regional Court from 2024, automatically calculated drinking money must be specified all over the total price, while forced drinking money is legally not permitted. Another judgment of the OLG Schleswig from 2018 underlines this position.

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