Room Service Tip

How much do you generally tip for room service?

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$1-$2

Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips.

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Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips.

 

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On most lines I’ve sailed, room service waiters do not participate in the auto tips (service charge); they have various assignments - in MDR, cafeteria, wherever (where they do get a share) —- but they volunteer for room service duty as an additional function.

So, in those cases, you should have abbreviated your response: “Nothing.”

Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals.

Usually a couple of dollars for a small order. I've ever placed a large order.

I don't know about other lines, but on Carnival room service servers don't get any part of the auto gratuities.

I tip a couple of dollars if I order coffee or snacks for one and double that if ordering for two.

I've never ordered full meals but if they had to maneuver multiple or heavy trays would probably increase the tip.

$1-5, depending on how much they have to carry! Most lines are now charging a fee, which does include a tip....but the folks who deliver are kitchen staff, and not really part of the other tips you pay....so a small tip is a lovely token for their trouble.

Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals.

Same as above for us! (y)

Rccl now charges for room service , but. Free for suites

Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals.

Yes, same for us also.

I generally tip $2 but if the person delivering normally works in the MDR or cafeteria they're very much part of the gratuities pool.

The daily gratuities are allocated to a number of people in addition to the room steward and the waiters.

The daily fee when cruise lines implemented it, was to pay all the employees we didn’t see in addition to people like cabin stewards and dining room waiters. Why would/are room service delivery workers excluded from this collective payment?

because its a volunteer thing. ( just like the in room babysitting) they volunteer in the hopes of getting a few extra bucks.

we generally give between $2-5 as well. lower end for just coffee and pastries, , upper end for anything hot or late at night.

I do not think the stewards assigned to Room Service ss all are voluteers. I get t it about the tips but think they are assigned there.

Do you have actual knowledge to the contrary?

Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips.

 

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Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips.

I do not think the stewards assigned to Room Service ss all are voluteers. I get t it about the tips but think they are assigned there.

 

 

 

 

Do you have actual knowledge to the contrary?

Notarized proof from Carnival headquarters? No.

My "actual knowledge" is a conversation with one of the servers attending the Carnival Chef's Table. I recognized her from early morning coffee deliveries. She said she volunteered for both room service delivery and Chef's table for the extra money.

Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips.

Misspoke in my post. Room service runners are part of the tip pool, however they are not required to add their tips to the pool. They keep what they get in tips.

Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips.

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We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:)

We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:)

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We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:)

Cruises are for luxuious pampeing, aren't they ? :)

Usually have a light breakfast ordered daily, to enjoy on the balcony. Always tip $2-$3.

Another additional cost you do not have if you sail an all inclusive line, like Regent. You can have coffee delivered at no cost, no tip needed that's another $100+ not on your end bill. When you work it out Regent and all inclusive are not more expensive, especially as all tips are up front, it amazes me how much tipping adds to US costs if you add $2-3 just for a coffee, your into hundreds of $ for hand out culture nickel and dimming !!

Another additional cost you do not have if you sail an all inclusive line, like Regent. You can have coffee delivered at no cost, no tip needed that's another $100+ not on your end bill. When you work it out Regent and all inclusive are not more expensive, especially as all tips are up front, it amazes me how much tipping adds to US costs if you add $2-3 just for a coffee, your into hundreds of $ for hand out culture nickel and dimming !!

7 night cruise, $3 tip every morning, $21.