Causes. The harmful bacteria that cause bacterial joint inflammation can enter your body via the skin, eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and mucous membranes. Some of the types of bacteria responsible for causing this infection include: 1  Staphylococcus aureus, which causes staph infections.
Same deal at the end of the cruise. If you use the cruise terminal's porter services to help you get your bags to a taxi, a bus, or your car, the standard tip is $1 per bag. If you happen to be in your cabin when your bags are delivered the afternoon you embark, there is no obligation to tip the crew member.
Since most ships (other than many luxury lines) automatically add a 15% gratuity to your bar tab, if you and your spouse each have three cocktails a day â at a price of roughly $8 apiece, which is common on budget cruise ships â you could end up with gratuities of $50 or more just on those drinks.