Questin about tipping

[dudesdynamos]

I'm sure this has been answered before but probably way down the list of topics at this point.

 

The PG website, when describing fares indicates tipping for "room stewards and dining staff" is included. I'm guessing that people in the spa and guides that are not PG employees are not included and should be tipped. Anyone else onboard that should be tipped, e.g. Maitre'd?

 

We always give a donation to the ship's fund and assume this is acceptable and recommended on PG.

[Cruisedreamer1]

Tipping is not expected except in the spa. Although I understand that the ship now runs the spa. Giving to the crew fund is very welcome.We give our stewardess a tip on our past voyage since she was very kind to me when I was a bit under the weather.

[ducklite]

I tipped in the spa. There was a gratuity line on the receipt for the services like at any other spa. Even if they are cruise line employees, I would find it hard to believe that they are part of the tip pool.

[Emdee]

There is no tip pool on the PG.

 

We do tip employees but it's largely in the nature of a gift. So some years we may not really deal much with a particular employee but because he is a friend we will still give him a farewell gift.

 

Gratuities are included.

[DavidTheWonderer]

Giving to the crew fund is very welcome.

 

I would like to point this sentence out in case you missed it first time.

 

This fund is used for crew parties, extras in their quarters, etc. etc. If you liked the way you were treated on the ship, which is highly likely, then consider making a donation to the crew fund. It will be appreciated and used to enhance the lives of those amazing people.

[VacayAddict]

We were told also that if a crew member has a family emergency and must fly home, the crew fund can provide some emergency assistance.

[MotuIslander]

The Crew Fund is the "Hot Tip". I know, bad pun, but it really is true.

 

Check at reception for help leaving something in the Crew Fund, they do not push it.

[Emdee]

You could also buy the raffle tickets for the navigational chart as that money goes to the crew fund.

[ducklite]

You could also buy the raffle tickets for the navigational chart as that money goes to the crew fund.

 

One of the guys on our cruise REALLY wanted it and put in $1000 worth of tickets! :eek:

[Emdee]

One of the guys on our cruise REALLY wanted it and put in $1000 worth of tickets! :eek:

 

In Regent days it was auctioned off and I have seen it go for $3,000.

[Familygoboston]

One of the guys on our cruise REALLY wanted it and put in $1000 worth of tickets! :eek:

 

did he get it?

[ducklite]

did he get it?

 

 

I think so. The odds were certainly in his favor.

[My4Grandsons]

I bought two tickets on the 10/04 sailing and won.:)

[cruisefun27]

I also bought just 2 tickets on our Aug. 28 Fiji cruise and won. Was so excited, getting it famed as a Christmas present for the husband.

 

 

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[twin123185]

I won one at auction on one of my Tahitian Princess trips for $200 but have never been lucky enough to won a PG raffle. Karma was indeed good to you Cruisefun. Thanks again!

 

 

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Edited November 12, 2014 by twin123185

[cruisefun27]

Twin, your very welcome, Hope you enjoy it. We're already thinking about another trip next year. Maybe the 14 day on Aug. 29. My husband has the flu REALLY bad. It will be three years in a row. How lucky is that!!!:D

[MotuIslander]

Twin, your very welcome, Hope you enjoy it. We're already thinking about another trip next year. Maybe the 14 day on Aug. 29. My husband has the flu REALLY bad. It will be three years in a row. How lucky is that!!!:D

 

I am afraid the flu gets worse with every 'exposure', :eek:

[Emdee]

It does get worse and we are so lucky to be able to assuage it.

 

However I won't be back until 2017....,boo hoo...

Edited November 13, 2014 by Emdee