What currency should we tip in?

[happy angel]

DH and I are travelling on Indy 11 September out of Southampton,UK.

I've just got a question about additional tips (outwith expected gratuities).

Should we tip in UK Sterling or Euros?

Any help is appreciated.

[NorbertsNiece]

Hi,

 

We tipped in $$ as this is the currency the staff are paid in and what they use on board to make purchases.

 

This is a fabulous ship and itinerary. You will have a great time.

[LoisGriffin1]

Good question I was wondering the same so looking forward to seeing the answer. On the NCL Gem I went for Euros because most of the ports at least accepted euros.

 

I would personally prefer sterling but we will be taking Euros on the Indy so its not a big deal either way.

[LoisGriffin1]

Hi,

 

We tipped in $$ as this is the currency the staff are paid in and what they use on board to make purchases.

 

This is a fabulous ship and itinerary. You will have a great time.

 

Taking dollars is a huge pain. The only other spare currency I have is Canadian dollars. I don't intend to visit the US before my cruise so its not ideal to take a small amount of US$ with the exchange rates.

 

I guess the way around it would be to put it on the onboard account if $'s is the only acceptable currency.

[NorbertsNiece]

If you pre pay your gratuities then you will only need small notes for room service tips..... bar drinks already have gratuities added. Suggest Euros as a 2nd choice then as the crew are more likely to go ashore in a country using the Euro as opposed to only the once in the UK.... ATMs on board dispense $ and you are charged 3% for withdrawing $ in the Casino.

 

Your onboard account will be charged in $ so be sure to check your setsail pass for the option on conversion you prefer and then check with Guest Services soon after boarding that they have actually noted your request correctly.

[kernow]

We always use euros for extra cash tips on European cruises, I'm sure the staff won't really mind whatever you use, they'll just be glad of the tip.

 

Julie

[happy angel]

Thanks everyone for your responses. They're all much appreciated.

[bigboffs]

Over the years we have asked crew the same question. Answer always the same. As long as the ship is on a European intinerary, pound/Euros/dollars are equally wlcome. As the ship gets closer to repositioning from Europe, the more the crew prefer dollars.

[heatherb1958]

We always tip in Dollars but as Indie is staying in Europe for it's first winter season I suspect the crew would prefer a mix Dollars/ Euros so they don't have the hassle of exchanging money and fluctuating exchange rates when they want to spend a few Euros in port.

[yogimax]

I would put the basic tips on my Sea Pass card and avoid the worry.