happy angel Posted August 15, 2010 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2010 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, We tipped in $$ as this is the currency the staff are paid in and what they use on board to make purchases. This is a fabulous ship and itinerary. You will have a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoisGriffin1 Posted August 15, 2010 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Good question I was wondering the same so looking forward to seeing the answer. On the NCL Gem I went for Euros because most of the ports at least accepted euros. I would personally prefer sterling but we will be taking Euros on the Indy so its not a big deal either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoisGriffin1 Posted August 15, 2010 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi, We tipped in $$ 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 15, 2010 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted August 15, 2010 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2010 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy angel Posted August 15, 2010 Author #7 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks everyone for your responses. They're all much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboffs Posted August 15, 2010 #8 Share Posted August 15, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherb1958 Posted August 15, 2010 #9 Share Posted August 15, 2010 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted August 15, 2010 #10 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I would put the basic tips on my Sea Pass card and avoid the worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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