The gratuities are standard on most cruise lines. It is split amongst the cabin stewards, all the waiters/waitresses on board, housekeeping team, etc. They do not discount you in advance. You can remove it at guest services, but if you think about all the work they do to make your cruise vacation positive, I would suggest leaving it on. You can pay in advance if you want, but it works out to be the same amount of money.
The gratuities are standard on most cruise lines. It is split amongst the cabin stewards, all the waiters/waitresses on board, housekeeping team, etc. They do not discount you in advance. You can remove it at guest services, but if you think about all the work they do to make your cruise vacation positive, I would suggest leaving it on. You can pay in advance if you want, but it works out to be the same amount of money.