1st mate Posted June 25, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I was just readind the thread "What is expected standard service" and it brought up a question. "Who gives their cabin steward a pre-cruise-tip?" and then finishes the cruise with more to finish the tipping process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teajak Posted June 25, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Not us, I think it is insulting, as if they wouldn't do their best without a tip. We always give extra at the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonnaK Posted June 25, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Never. And I've never gotten less than perfect service on RCI despite not pre-tipping. Incidentally, I've had "dud" attendants on both Carnival and Princess, both of which have autotips, which I think is counterproductive because if they already have the tip, then there is no need to earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lottycruiser Posted June 25, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2010 Never. And I've never gotten less than perfect service on RCI despite not pre-tipping. Incidentally, I've had "dud" attendants on both Carnival and Princess, both of which have autotips, which I think is counterproductive because if they already have the tip, then there is no need to earn it. I am wondering if this is why we didnt get the usual standard of service , we were on my time dining so had prepaid the gratuaties , we did tip him an extra $20 but it didnt seem appreciated ( we thought we may have undertipped )you shouldnt get any differant a service depending on which way you tip ,surely they are shown what they should do as a standard part of the service . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets Go Cruise Posted June 25, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2010 I have always given a $10 prepaid international phone card on the first day and have always had better room service during the cruise compared to the cruises where I waited till the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy ks Posted June 25, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2010 There are some who think they get better service by pre-tipping, but when they list the extra or better service received, it's exactly the same service we have without pre-tipping. I hardly know anyone, especially people who depend on tips, who will refuse your uneeded cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanner14 Posted June 26, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2010 We always prepay our tips and had such wonderful service from our Head Waiter, Waiter, Asst. Waiter and Room Steward on FOS. I can't imagine they'd have been any better or worse depending on how and when you tip, they were just fantastic. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted June 26, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Only if they do something special, then I tip for it right on the spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 26, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2010 We've never tipped before service...and have always had better service than expected....there's simply no need to "pre" tip. Even when you pre-pay, they do NOT recieve the tips until the end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted June 26, 2010 #10 Share Posted June 26, 2010 I never pre-tip. I sometimes give extra at the end and usually it seems appreciated but sometimes they don't seem to care; last time I got a blank stare from someone (he was a bit odd though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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