Horseworld Posted February 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2017 I'm sailing today on the Gem. It's a long story, but I'm sailing solo in cabin 11506. It's a family two bedroom suite that has a butler. This will be about my 30th cruise. The nicest cabin I have ever had was a standard balcony. I have no clue what a butler would do for me. The cabin sleeps six. How should I tip him/her? I do not want the fact that I'm solo to affect their income. Any guidance would very appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopsahoy Posted February 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2017 $10 per person per day is the norm. He will do whatever you need. Bring snacks, serve you meals ensuite etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaide612 Posted February 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Tip based on the service you receive. If the butler brings a snack for you each day and does nothing else then tip what you think that would be worth. Don't look at any standards rates as you should not be tipping an awesome butler the same as one who you never see and who does the bare minimum. Same with concierge - if they do nothing for you there is no need to tip them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted February 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Tip based on the service you receive. If the butler brings a snack for you each day and does nothing else then tip what you think that would be worth. Don't look at any standards rates as you should not be tipping an awesome butler the same as one who you never see and who does the bare minimum. I agree; there is no "norm" for tipping a butler. It totally depends on what you ask him/her to do for you. Just remember that the butler and concierge are not included in the DSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted February 27, 2017 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2017 If you have Roshan, he is wonderful. As you are sailing alone, you may like to have dinner brought in to your room a few times during the sailing. You can order from any restaurant. Fees apply for specialty dining but MDR food is no charge, and there is a decent room service menu that is also free. we had our butler bring us fresh sliced lemon for our refillable water bottles and a cheese plate every night. he also brought various other treats during the 10 days. some demand alot from their butler, some nothing. tip based on what you feel the butler is worth, remembering that they are not part of your $15.50 DSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL2 Posted February 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Nice! I would love that. ;) Have breakfast delivered....have at least one dinner delivered to your cabin by the butler. Give the butler a list of snacks that you would like in the afternoon....so he has some idea what you like. The butlers in the Haven are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted February 28, 2017 #7 Share Posted February 28, 2017 We weren't able to get into Cagney's one night, so we had the butler bring Cagney's to us. We had the dining plan, so that covered the cost of it. We will probably do the same a couple of times on our next cruise. Enjoy your suite! Sent from my SM-G930P using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabincop Posted February 28, 2017 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2017 I've been solo in a 2bdrm. My suitcase had its own bedroom. Enjoy your suite. Have some wine as you soak in the huge master soaking tub & watch the ocean. It's so beautiful. Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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