[BarTopDancer]

DCL, as well as almost every other cruise line sails under a foriegn flag. By doing so they don't have to abide by wage standards of the US. From what I've heard DCL treats its employees far better than any other line. Yes, they receive minimal pay, and work for their tips. Is it right or wrong? That's up to each person/party to decide.

Could they charge more and eliminate tips? Sure. Would quality of service go down? Probably. It has been tried on other cruise lines, and the service went down the tubes because the employees knew they were no longer working for tips.

Yes, they make a lot of money by any standard with no expenses. However, many cruise staff members are supporting families in third world countries. And many will be able to retire by the time they are 35 or 40.

I think staff memebers who live in the US probably have to pay taxes and don't fare as well as foriegn staff members, and that is why you don't see as many staff members from the states. But I could be wrong.