jtl513 Posted February 28, 2016 #176 Share Posted February 28, 2016 Yes, it was on HAL and in fact one of the cruises was on the Nieuw Amsterdam cruising the Mediterranean with friends in 2013 who were also told the same thing and who gave their cabin stewards a scarf and a SIM card. I don't what your cabin stewards' motives were for lying to you, but please refer to post #133 of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madda Posted February 28, 2016 #177 Share Posted February 28, 2016 I don't what your cabin stewards' motives were for lying to you, but please refer to post #133 of this thread. I don't know either and as we didn't know any better, we did what they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted February 29, 2016 #178 Share Posted February 29, 2016 It's easy, at least in the US, to call in an amount equal to your gratuities to purchase OBC on your credit card. Or any amount. Then you don't feel the pain during or after the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WupperAV Posted February 29, 2016 #179 Share Posted February 29, 2016 GOSH! Can't remember what this thread is about I'm so burned out on it. going to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted February 29, 2016 #180 Share Posted February 29, 2016 On HAL? :eek: If so, that goes against everything I've ever heard in 10 years on this forum and 14 years of cruising HAL! Namely: (1) stewards can keep cash as long as the HSC is not altered and (2) they don't want stuff they have to store in a small cabin and then haul home at the end of their contract! Agree and not just on HAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vakamalua Posted March 26, 2016 #181 Share Posted March 26, 2016 When on a cruise in Europe, do you usually give your tip for Room Service delivery in dollars or euros? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 26, 2016 #182 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) Whatever you've got ... they will happily take either. We usually tip in $US and spend the Euros on land ourselves. . Edited March 26, 2016 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #183 Share Posted March 26, 2016 When on a cruise in Europe, do you usually give your tip for Room Service delivery in dollars or euros? Thanks Don't think it matters they can convert onboard. I am sure they appreciate both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripper10 Posted March 26, 2016 #184 Share Posted March 26, 2016 It's included in the auto-gratuities but we normally give a few extra euros. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #185 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) It's included in the auto-gratuities but we normally give a few extra euros. Room Service is not included in the Daily Gratuities it is usually an extra, at least we treat it as such[emoji41] Edited March 26, 2016 by mllewis48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 26, 2016 #186 Share Posted March 26, 2016 The ship operates in U.S. $$ and I have always tipped in U.S. $ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted March 26, 2016 #187 Share Posted March 26, 2016 We've always tipped in US$, no matter where we were. They've never said no, or looked like they didn't appreciate it. Smooth Sailing! :) :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 26, 2016 #188 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Room Service is not included in the Daily Gratuities The stewards who deliver room service are included in the HSC pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 26, 2016 #189 Share Posted March 26, 2016 The stewards who deliver room service are included in the HSC pool. That's what I've always seen communicated. If I'm ordering A LOT from room service I will usually tip since I'm requiring more from the department, but usually it's no more than the occasional late night sandwich or a midday snack with a shrimp caesar salad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #190 Share Posted March 26, 2016 The stewards who deliver room service are included in the HSC pool. Even so they deserve the extra tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 26, 2016 #191 Share Posted March 26, 2016 That's what I've always seen communicated. We tip for room service too. I was simply correcting mllewis48's false statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #192 Share Posted March 26, 2016 That's what I've always seen communicated. If I'm ordering A LOT from room service I will usually tip since I'm requiring more from the department, but usually it's no more than the occasional late night sandwich or a midday snack with a shrimp caesar salad Those that bring morning breakfast, etc deserve and appreciate the extra gratuity, they get the lesser % than the DR and Cabin Stewards get! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted March 26, 2016 #193 Share Posted March 26, 2016 No, tipping for room service. It is an included dining option. Try to keep the cruise experience as cash-less as possible, for all concerned. Staff shares the "hospitality" fee at the end. Don't believe stories about getting better service if you tip. Not a good practice anyway to try and "buy your way" to the head of the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted March 26, 2016 #194 Share Posted March 26, 2016 We've always tipped for rm service whether they were in the HSC pool or not. Not to go ahead of the line or to get better service, but because we appreciate the additional service they provide. To the OP: I would think as someone else mentioned: US dollars because the ship operates in that currency, but I'm sure they would appreciate anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #195 Share Posted March 26, 2016 No, tipping for room service. It is an included dining option. Try to keep the cruise experience as cash-less as possible, for all concerned. Staff shares the "hospitality" fee at the end. Don't believe stories about getting better service if you tip. Not a good practice anyway to try and "buy your way" to the head of the line. Sorry I totally disagree. The DR and Cabin Stewards get the bulk of your daily gratuities. The rest go to the "behind the scenes folks" which include those that deliver your room service as well as the deck crew etc. By giving the room service folks a couple bucks when delivering our food we do not treat that as "buying our way to the head of the line"! These folks work hard for their $ and they deserve it, period! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InTheWASide Posted March 26, 2016 #196 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Those that bring morning breakfast, etc deserve and appreciate the extra gratuity, they get the lesser % than the DR and Cabin Stewards get! And likely the heavier more obnoxious trays with a little of everything, each on its own plate. We very rarely do room service breakfast... I'm too obsessed with the eggs benedict station in the lido when onboard :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted March 26, 2016 #197 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Sorry I totally disagree. The DR and Cabin Stewards get the bulk of your daily gratuities. The rest go to the "behind the scenes folks" which include those that deliver your room service as well as the deck crew etc. By giving the room service folks a couple bucks when delivering our food we do not treat that as "buying our way to the head of the line"! These folks work hard for their $ and they deserve it, period! I agree no one is 'buying our way to the head of the line' to tip a room service steward a little something when they bring our order. We appreciate the friendly nice service and have always been happy to say an extra thank you in the universally accepted manner...... a tip. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #198 Share Posted March 26, 2016 I agree no one is 'buying our way to the head of the line' to tip a room service steward a little something when they bring our order. We appreciate the friendly nice service and have always been happy to say an extra thank you in the universally accepted manner...... a tip. :) Amen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted March 26, 2016 #199 Share Posted March 26, 2016 (edited) The DR and Cabin Stewards get the bulk of your daily gratuities. The rest go to the "behind the scenes folks" which include those that deliver your room service as well as the deck crew etc. The stewards that deliver room service are not a distinct group. On occasion I have seen our evening MDR steward delivering room service or working in the Lido during breakfast or lunch. They are not part of the "behind the scenes" group.. Edited March 26, 2016 by jtl513 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted March 26, 2016 #200 Share Posted March 26, 2016 The stewards that deliver room service are not a distinct group. On occasion I have seen our evening MDR steward delivering room service or working in the Lido during breakfast or lunch. They are not part of the "behind the scenes" group.. On over 35 cruises with Hal we have NEVER seen our DR Steward deliver Room Service, usually Lido attendants or DR Attendants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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