Do the gratuities that cruise ships charge actually get to the waiters that served us?

Question

Do the gratuities that cruise ships charge actually get to the waiters that served us?

Answer 1

yes you give the tips direct to waiter busboy and cabin steward

salary on most of cruise lines is about $55 month

i have worked 14 years on waiter on about 5 diferent companys

we depend on tips