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I am booked on the Star in October, so I have been researching this myself.  It is now a mandatory service charge.  I am sure it can not be adjusted down.  Not sure if it can be adjusted up.  Also, I believe cash tips have to be pooled.


The reason for this is the Freestyle dining.  You might not see the same waiter twice.  I understand this, but the cabin steward should be the same each day.


There are articles in CruiseTravel about this.  I know there were in 2004 and perhaps in 2005 (or in 2005 it may have been just letters to the editor.


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