restasured

First, I guess. would be that I have heard the same rumor for the past 40+ years of cruising. And I can't confirm the rumor nor deny it, but, my tipping method is probably more generous than many people's. I auto tip, give the cabin steward a $20 on day one and another $20 on the final day, before disembarking the next morning. I tip $20 each extra to the MDR waiter and assistant waiter. If I have had any special requests for the MDR Maitre'd I will them $10 or $20 depending on what the request was. I don't typically use room service but when I do, for coffee in the morning, I give them $2. I am not rich by any means but I figure if I can afford to take a cruise and can spend $10 - $12 a time or two or three a day for drinks that I can afford $100 - $150 extra for tips. The people on the ships work long hours each day and much of the time it is on broken shifts, 4 hours on 4 hours off then 6 - 8 hours more that day. So they deserve every penny they get as do the people you don't see on a daily basis. People in the laundry, kitchens, cleaning crew, bathroom attendants, etc. So please don't remove the auto tip and if you can and want to throw around a few more dollars. State room attendants are totally surprise when I hand then a $20 on the first day, before the ship has even left the dock. And you can bet they are very grateful for it.

And you will get the same kind of response you see on here. i tried but couldn't get through but will try again.

I know right. It is just totally disgusting that you can only order 2 lobster tails and prime rib. How uncourteous of them. Geez. If you are that big of an eater, maybe staying home and spending the cruise money on restaurants would be a better fit.

Perfect name.