re: What's the good, bad, and ugly of going on a cruise?

Six of us old college guys have been getting together annually for a long time. The group, plus wives took a cruise and we all enjoyed the experience. We did have "walmart" moments but no big deal.

We all sat together at meals. On the last night at dinner all of us had tip envelopes for the various staff. I would guess only 20 percent of the dining area was occupied whereas it had been full every other night.

I made the comment this showed me how many cheap bastards there were on this cruise. Our waiter and his assistant were elated and thanked us several times.

The majority of the wait staff did not receive tips.
That was the ugly part of the cruise to me.