DorothyLarson

My question (and I'm also a first time cruiser), is how do you make sure you are in the first group off the boat (or at least near the front of the line)? I would like to catch a flight out of FCO at 11:15, and our ship docks at 5am.

For ship's crew, USD or Euros are equally acceptable. And other currencies eg sterling depending on the itinerary

USD has the advantage of $1 bills, whereas under €5 the euros are coins which to me always look "cheap" .

 

I know that a lot of Americans tip baggage handlers when they hand over their bags at the ship, but it's not the norm. in Europe.

For a porter (who carries your bags any distance, for instance from reclaim to kerb) euros are preferable, but they deal with all nationalities and receive all currencies, so any mainstream currency is acceptable. In many countries there's a set charge for porters at airports - quite expensive & no need to tip on top.

 

JB :)

Thank you!

When you DO tip extra, do you tip in US$? I'm going on a cruise in and out of Italy. Should I tip in Euros or Dollars? For the porters too?