Question- I have only cruised once before, on Disney. There it was rotational dining in each MDR, with the same staff each night. We prepaid the Gratuity. On the next to last day, they supplied envelopes you could add cash to for steward or consierge staff or servers, which you could hand out last day. There was a sheet that listed how much of the prepaid Gratuity went to each person.
So for Princess,how does this work? I've prepaid the "crew appreciation". Do you just hand people like your steward cash at the end of cruise? Or each day? Are your servers different each day?
How are tips for bartenders handled with drinks that covered under Plus, or for servers in casual dining areas that are covered under Plus.
I'm American, so used to tipping in restaurants etc. But that I'm usually just adding to credit card bill. Ive left some cash and note for housekeeping in hotels. Or given the valet a few bucks But it seems awkward to just keeping handing people cash all over the place. Plus I usually don't carry much cash traveling, relying on credit card.
Can you tip people like your steward through guest services, like added to your bill?
Just making sure I've got it covered, for planning purposes, not complaining about it.
Really- not here to debate tipping culture. Just trying to figure out the best way to handle things. Like if we have a sea day, and I'm exploring the ship, do I need to carry a purse around, so I have cash with me? Do I tip the steward first day if introduced, or just at end ? Do you bring envelopes? Do you leave cash on table at MDR or give to waiter?