Alicomp Posted December 8, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 8, 2016 This will be the first time we will be on a cruise where tips are not included ( although we gave extra to those members of the crew who went above and beyond). I have read that we can either give cash tips or have the purser's desk (or whatever it is called) add the tips to our account. Has anyone had tips added to your account? How does it work? Do you tell them how much you want to give to each person ? How have those of you who have sailed recently handled tips? Thank you. Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted December 8, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 8, 2016 If you put tips on your account, they are divvied up at Viking's discretion. The suggested amount per person per day should be in the cruise docs booklet and it will be repeated again once you are on board. The amount can be adjusted up or down. Additional amounts to individual crew members is done in cash. Tip is included in the price of drinks from the bar. I didn't use the spa, so I'm not sure how it works there. We chose to put the tips on our account and then gave additional tips to a couple of people. It was much easier than having to carry so much cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzall Posted December 8, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 8, 2016 We Aussies unfortunately have a reputation as being a little tight when it comes to tipping(!), hence Viking Australia includes gratuities in the fare which I think is a great idea. We did give extra to our cabin staff for carrying out their duties over and above what we expected. From what I remember there was a recommended daily charge for non-Aussies ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpacifico Posted December 8, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Having gone on first ocean cruise but in river cruises, we paid the recommended tip but then we alsways gave extra to our cabin steward and certain bartenders and certain dining room personel. The cabin steward we gave something everyday and I always wrap it with a piece of candy from the states. They get a kick out of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitraveler Posted December 8, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 8, 2016 The reason for tipping daily in a hotel is one never sees/knows the attendant each day. That is not true on a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fpacifico Posted December 8, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2016 The reason for tipping daily in a hotel is one never sees/knows the attendant each day. That is not true on a ship. True, but I find that the stewards appreciate that each day is a thank you from us. I think that they appreciate the candy more, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicomp Posted December 8, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 8, 2016 If you put tips on your account, they are divvied up at Viking's discretion. The suggested amount per person per day should be in the cruise docs booklet and it will be repeated again once you are on board. The amount can be adjusted up or down. Additional amounts to individual crew members is done in cash. Tip is included in the price of drinks from the bar. I didn't use the spa, so I'm not sure how it works there. We chose to put the tips on our account and then gave additional tips to a couple of people. It was much easier than having to carry so much cash. When did you tell them to add tips to your account? At the beginning of the cruise or any time during the cruise. I think we will do the same thing; have them added to our account and then give extra to those who did a really good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted December 8, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 8, 2016 When did you tell them to add tips to your account? At the beginning of the cruise or any time during the cruise. I think we will do the same thing; have them added to our account and then give extra to those who did a really good job. I just consulted the cruise docs booklet for our up-coming trip. Viking automatically puts the tips on all accounts at the suggested daily per person rate. If you want to make any changes to the amount or remove it entirely, you may go to the Explorers Desk (aka Guest Services) on Deck 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peregrina651 Posted December 8, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 8, 2016 We Aussies unfortunately have a reputation as being a little tight when it comes to tipping(!), hence Viking Australia includes gratuities in the fare which I think is a great idea. I just wish they would do it for everyone. Save Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjscott Posted December 9, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 9, 2016 True, but I find that the stewards appreciate that each day is a thank you from us. I think that they appreciate the candy more, lol I think that's a nice , personalized idea. :) Becki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted December 22, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Room Service: Do most people tip for room service? If so, approximately how much? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted December 23, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Room Service: Do most people tip for room service? If so, approximately how much? Did not notice they did Room Service on Viking. Interesting - assume they do not bring wine with dinner too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjscott Posted December 23, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Did not notice they did Room Service on Viking. Interesting - assume they do not bring wine with dinner too? No room service on Viking River, but yes on Viking Oceans. Becki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted December 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Oceans room service is very good. We used it for breakfast fairly often when we were disembarking in port early....and they offer a wide range of food throughout the day. It was always delivered promptly and hot foods were in fact still hot. That said.....I still think that fresh in the restaurants is better.....but I also think that is to be expected? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mort&fran Posted December 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Getting back to H2Otstr's questions, have Viking Ocean cruisers generally given tips for room service, and if so, what amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted December 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Getting back to H2Otstr's questions, have Viking Ocean cruisers generally given tips for room service, and if so, what amount? LOL, no one has answered yet, have they :rolleyes:? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted December 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 25, 2016 I'm wondering the same about room service tipping...on other ocean cruises we would usually give them $2 or $3 in cash when they brought the food. Wondering about Viking? And I did hear that you can get the wine delivered to your cabin with your dinner. Our friends did it. Merry Christmas!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted December 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 25, 2016 We tipped room service - mostly we ordered breakfast - usually a couple dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Otstr Posted January 11, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Room Service: Do most people tip for room service? If so, approximately how much? I still have not received an answer :D. Can anyone chime in here and let me know what you did for tipping room service people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzall Posted January 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I still have not received an answer :D. Can anyone chime in here and let me know what you did for tipping room service people? We did room service twice but didn't tip from what I remember. Our gratuities were prepaid, but we did leave cash for our cabin stewards on our departure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vineyard View Posted January 11, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We tipped room service - mostly we ordered breakfast - usually a couple dollars. We tipped both room service and stewards. It never hurts to show a favorite server or bartender your appreciation as well. Room service a couple dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted January 12, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 12, 2017 h2o wondering the same thing....I know some say they don't tip because they prepay gratuities (we do, too) but on all ocean cruises we have always given 2 or 3 US dollars per delivery. Is this normal? What do you all do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Circus Posted January 12, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 12, 2017 h2o wondering the same thing....I know some say they don't tip because they prepay gratuities (we do, too) but on all ocean cruises we have always given 2 or 3 US dollars per delivery. Is this normal? What do you all do? I always tip Room Service a few dollars. Depends on how big the order is Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisedreamer1 Posted January 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) How much is the daily tip amount added by purser to one's ship board account? Thanks. Is the daily tip rate the same for Viking river cruises as their ocean ones? Edited January 15, 2017 by Cruisedreamer1 asking additional information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebtrip Posted January 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 16, 2017 How much is the daily tip amount added by purser to one's ship board account? Thanks. Is the daily tip rate the same for Viking river cruises as their ocean ones? It's $15.00 per day per person. About the same as large cruise lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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