jstallter

I’ve been reading a lot of articles and boards in regards to tipping. Although gratuity is included in our cruise package, as you all know, most people add extra gratuity at the end of the trip. I have been reading a lot of articles lately that say tipping on a daily basis, instead of a lump sum at the end of the trip, (if you’re going to do extra tipping), is preferable. We are long time cruisers and I like that idea….would imagine the crew does too. An example of what I’m talking about would be leaving 20 bucks at the table in the dining room after a meal rather than $100 at the end of the trip. What do you all think about that? Thanks in advance.

Good morning! Getting ready to book Royal Princess in either B734 or D727. With all of your experience, which cabin would you choose?

Such helpful information. Thank you so much!

Hi! We’re taking an Alaska cruise tour in July on the Noordham and have a few questions in regards to the actual logistics of the travel. I have done exhaustive research on Holland Americas website, and I have even requested a travel consultant through Holland America but as yet, have not been assigned one. If any of you have done an Alaska cruise tour with HAL, I would appreciate some feedback. I’m curious about the feedback I’ve heard about the WestMark Anchorage hotel…not good and I wonder if there are other options. I don’t understand how our meals are paid for on the Land part of the tour and I’m not sure about all of the logistics in getting to and from the different places on the land tour. The cruise is not an issue…! Any help, guidance or suggestions would be welcomed. Thanks in advance.