lenbest Posted November 14, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2016 If you have a tea or coffee delivered to your room in a morning(as there are no tea making facilities)are you expected to tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Time Posted November 14, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2016 We always give $1-2 for coffee delivery. It takes the same time to deliver as with food. They are so grateful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1fifthavenue Posted November 14, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2016 not in the med - never tipped the room service waiter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted November 14, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2016 not in the med - never tipped the room service waiter Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HardToPort Posted November 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2016 If you have a tea or coffee delivered to your room in a morning(as there are no tea making facilities)are you expected to tip. I know tipping differs around the world, but if someone delivers me fresh, hot coffee with a smile on their face at 7 AM, I'm giving them a warm thanks and a couple of bucks. When it comes to showing gratitude for a service rendered nothing works better than cash. Cheers! HTP :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 17, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 17, 2016 If you have a tea or coffee delivered to your room in a morning(as there are no tea making facilities)are you expected to tip. It would be nice if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted November 17, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2016 We always give $1-2 for coffee delivery. It takes the same time to deliver as with food. They are so grateful! Ditto. But most often just a $1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevs68 Posted November 28, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Do people tip even though this has already been paid for at time of booking? Going on 1st cruise in May thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted November 28, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 28, 2016 It's completely up to you. Do what YOU think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted November 28, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Totally up to you, but you're going to be charged $12 per person per day for room service, bar service, mirror polishers etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted November 28, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Probably safe to say Americans are the only guests that cash tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted November 29, 2016 #12 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Probably safe to say Americans are the only guests that cash tip. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevs68 Posted November 29, 2016 #13 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sorry me again, so we have paid £500 for tips upfront of the trip. Someone said when they get on board they cancel this on their acct and then tip as you along, is this the norm? Also ssmea03 what is the $12 dollar a day thing is that a another add on? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted November 29, 2016 #14 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Just keep the tips attached. It's easier that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted November 29, 2016 #15 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Ok, so we didn't pre pay gratuities, so we were were charged $12 dollars a day each, plus anything we actually paid for (cakes) had 15% added to it. If you've prepaid I would not expect to see those charges show up on my account. After work I can check the gratuity information in the daily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted November 29, 2016 #16 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Agreed Not true! It is more true to say that Americans over tip! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssmea03 Posted November 29, 2016 #17 Share Posted November 29, 2016 What I was really meaning, is that the European guests are used to the system where the gratuity is included like tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted November 29, 2016 #18 Share Posted November 29, 2016 What I was really meaning, is that the European guests are used to the system where the gratuity is included like tax. Ok will let you off!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted November 29, 2016 #19 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sorry me again, so we have paid £500 for tips upfront of the trip. Someone said when they get on board they cancel this on their acct and then tip as you along, is this the norm? Also ssmea03 what is the $12 dollar a day thing is that a another add on? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums Hi Bev Another Brit here! I think you have over paid a bit with the pre payment! All you need to pay is the $12 per person per day ( this can also be paid at end of cruise). And should you choose to you could give cash tips to crew members (e.g. Stewards waiters favourite bar person etc) at end of cruise. I would also suggest you pre pay for a drink package as is very good value (you do not pay any additional services on this is pre paid). Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AEckhardt Posted November 29, 2016 #20 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Sorry me again, so we have paid £500 for tips upfront of the trip. Someone said when they get on board they cancel this on their acct and then tip as you along, is this the norm? Also ssmea03 what is the $12 dollar a day thing is that a another add on? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Forums The $12 per person per day is the Daily Service Charge, or gratuity. If you've pre-paid it, great! One less thing to worry about. [emoji4] If you do not pre-pay it, it is added to your onboard account. A very few people choose to remove these charges at guest services and then tip cash as they go along. This can be a hot button topic, as that service charge is spread around to many behind the scenes employees, as well, that you may not personally come across. Double Check to see what the £500 is and if it's the Daily Service Charge, you're all set with gratuity, however, at your discretion, you could always give a dollar or two if you felt they deserved it. That's purely up to you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevs68 Posted November 29, 2016 #21 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Thanks for all the advice we are on the aurea drinks package it was a deal they were doing when I booked never booked a cruise before sounded ok I'm assuming it's any drinks? And access the to the adult only part of a deck Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted November 29, 2016 #22 Share Posted November 29, 2016 You have the regular drinks package which is very good. Includes our regular labels like Johnnie walker red label for whisky and a decent selection of wine by the glass etc Also Asti and not champagne. We did our first cruise last year on Divina and loved it! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clovelle Posted November 29, 2016 #23 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Bev68, :) I too am a Brit who has booked their first ever cruise on MSC, also on Aurea experience with drinks package! I'm glad someone has asked this about tips and morning coffee. We are paying the 12 per day upfront - but my question is - how does the person who delivers my coffee know I've already paid upfront? I just want to do the right thing :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevs68 Posted November 29, 2016 #24 Share Posted November 29, 2016 When are you going? We don't go till the 13 May so hopefully the guys on here can tell us x exciting times Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clovelle Posted November 29, 2016 #25 Share Posted November 29, 2016 When are you going? We don't go till the 13 May so hopefully the guys on here can tell us x exciting times Sent from my iPhone using Forums We go 1st April, from Miami :) Can't wait!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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