We're a family of four about to go on our first cruise. We've prepaid gratuities, however I've read that others bringing cash for tips for extra good service, room steward, etc. I plan on tipping $1-2 porters in port, servers when we get a drink (which won't be often), but what about others, specifically our room steward? FWIW, we have booked two rooms, one for our kids, and one for us.
Also- what about in port? We've visited a few islands in the past where cash is king and credit cards are frowned upon (St. John, specifically). Currently our in port days don't have excursions planned, we plan on hitting a beach and doing some shopping/exploring on our own.
Cash for tipping question
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We're a family of four about to go on our first cruise. We've prepaid gratuities, however I've read that others bringing cash for tips for extra good service, room steward, etc. I plan on tipping $1-2 porters in port, servers when we get a drink (which won't be often), but what about others, specifically our room steward? FWIW, we have booked two rooms, one for our kids, and one for us.
Also- what about in port? We've visited a few islands in the past where cash is king and credit cards are frowned upon (St. John, specifically). Currently our in port days don't have excursions planned, we plan on hitting a beach and doing some shopping/exploring on our own.