rpouls Posted May 10, 2010 #1 Share Posted May 10, 2010 While I've cruised a few times in the past, I've rarely ordered room service. Each time, I'd tip the person who brought the food to our cabin. Is this the correct way to handle this? I'm thinking yes, only because I notice there was a different person each time. Please advise - thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knights on the Beach Posted May 10, 2010 #2 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yes, that's how it should be done -- we do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbay-eh Posted May 10, 2010 #3 Share Posted May 10, 2010 While I've cruised a few times in the past, I've rarely ordered room service. Each time, I'd tip the person who brought the food to our cabin. Is this the correct way to handle this? I'm thinking yes, only because I notice there was a different person each time. Please advise - thanks! Who else would you tip - because they do not ask for your S&S card you do not add it on so it is only cash. Continue doing what you are doing and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpouls Posted May 10, 2010 Author #4 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks much for the responses:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted May 10, 2010 #5 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yes, that's how it should be done -- we do the same. And we also! It is always nice to meet the additional crew members when we have room service and they DESERVE the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted May 10, 2010 #6 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Yes---tip at time of delivery. Usually, it's kitchen staff who do room service...and they deserve whatever you give them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted May 10, 2010 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I usually get a 'stack' of twenty $1 dollar bills especially for room service tipping - comes in very handy! :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccer Posted May 10, 2010 #8 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We bring about $150 in ones and fives to tip for room service and other tips during the cruise. We usually come back with some cash, enough to pay for the cab ride home, including tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trptplayer22 Posted May 10, 2010 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2010 How much do you all tip room service? I was thinking about trying out room service for breakfast this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preid87 Posted May 10, 2010 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2010 yeah i was wondering the same, how much would you tip, im from the uk and im nt too sure what tip to give in dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Room Service! Posted May 10, 2010 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We usually tip $2.00 each time. That's for coffee in the morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioJeff Posted May 10, 2010 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Many tip $1-2 per order, just depends on how many people are in the room and how much you order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted May 10, 2010 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We tip 1-2 bucks depending upon how much me and dw will order. Usually we only do breakfast so make sure we have a few bucks out and available cause most of the time the knock is my wake up call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conchead Posted May 10, 2010 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2010 $1or2 side note Some people like to tip only in the form of a $2 bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveler353 Posted May 10, 2010 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2010 $1or2 side note Some people like to tip only in the form of a $2 bill Or trinkets.:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted May 10, 2010 #16 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I agree - $1-2 is usually adequate - when I travel solo I base it on the 'weight/volume' of the trays? ha ha ha And yes I learned the hard way not to keep those $1 bills in the safe. So when you're half asleep and the knock comes you are not fumbling for tip money! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekings23 Posted May 10, 2010 #17 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I tip them with a key chain or other similar item from Detroit, that is better than cash.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjpu Posted May 10, 2010 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We ordered coffee every morning, got food one morning, tipped $1 ea time. Here's my tip: set your robe and a $1 out the night before so you're ready when they knock on the door! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted May 10, 2010 #19 Share Posted May 10, 2010 We ordered coffee every morning, got food one morning, tipped $1 ea time. Here's my tip: set your robe and a $1 out the night before so you're ready when they knock on the door! :eek: Good advice - most of us learned this the hard way!:D:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waldocruiser1 Posted May 10, 2010 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I usually get a 'stack' of twenty $1 dollar bills especially for room service tipping - comes in very handy! :D:D I do the same, but mine are $2.00 bills, just for tipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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