mysusie45 Posted July 10, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Have never ordered off room service menu. But may on upcoming cruise. Tip guidelines please. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted July 10, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 10, 2017 $0.00 to $ 10.00... Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted July 10, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 10, 2017 $ 0.00 when they come at 6am and we were expecting 7:30. I'm not awake. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WALKER1313 Posted July 10, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 10, 2017 $1 to $5 each of us depending on what they are bringing. Sent from my SCH-S968C using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasbo49 Posted July 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I usually tip $1 or $2, depending on how much stuff we've ordered. You don't have to tip anything, but I usually figure a buck or two means more to hard-working young people than it does to us. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Nothing, room service tipping is included in the daily auto amount they charge you. If you choose to remove the auto tipping and tip as you go when you're served then a tip for room service would be in order. HOW DO GRATUITIES WORK? To simplify the tipping process for our passengers, a discretionary gratuity charge will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis. The daily gratuity amounts are $15.50 per guest for suites, $14.50 per guest for mini-suites and club class, and $13.50 per guest for interior, oceanview, and balcony staterooms. This gratuity will be shared amongst those staff who have helped provide and support your cruise experience, including all waitstaff, stateroom stewards, buffet stewards, and housekeeping staff across the fleet. A 15% gratuity is added to bar charges and dining room wine accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted July 10, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We have only ordered breakfast. When there were 4 of us traveling in the room I would give $5. Now it's just me and my wife I give a $3 tip for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted July 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We usually order room service for breakfast daily, ask for extra coffee, tip $2. If we order lunch, we tip $2....we have servers are very pleasant and happy with this tip which they can pocket... easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted July 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Regardless of what's referenced in the above post which says NOTHING about RS being included in the auto-tip.......... We ALWAYS tip RS. Usually $2-$5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenexx Posted July 10, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Always leave auto tips on so don't tip additional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted July 10, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Regardless of what's referenced in the above post which says NOTHING about RS being included in the auto-tip.......... I have checked with supervisory personnel on Princess cruises and have been assured that room service personnel are part of the auto-tip pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted July 10, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 10, 2017 I always have ones stashed for room service, a dollar or two per tray. I also get the delivery person's name. If they really go out of their way, I write them a comment card. Tipping is such a personal action. It always amazes me how heated these thread can get. Do as you would any where else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 10, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We give $2-3 for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted July 10, 2017 #14 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Most of the time we give $3.00 - $5.00 Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyancho Posted July 10, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 10, 2017 It always kills me how it really pains some people to kick down a buck or two. If you can afford to cruise you can afford to tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted July 10, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 10, 2017 It always kills me how it really pains some people to kick down a buck or two. If you can afford to cruise you can afford to tip. Could not agree more. The crew works very hard to provide you a great cruise so a couple of bucks shouldn't be a big deal. For those who say it's included in your fare look at it this way. You order a pizza at home for delivery. You pay for the pizza. You pay the delivery fee. You ALSO pay a tip for the person delivering the pizza. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lady Arwen Posted July 10, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 10, 2017 If it's just coffee we tip $1.00 per person. If we order full breakfast it's a flat $5.00 (for two pax). If you have a family ordering breakfast I would tip more than $5.00. We feel so lucky to have someone put together our tray, deliver it to our room, place it where we want (balcony sometimes) and say "Good morning"! We could not get even a McDonalds breakfast for that amount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess09 Posted July 10, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 10, 2017 It always kills me how it really pains some people to kick down a buck or two. If you can afford to cruise you can afford to tip. Couldn't agree more! We always leave auto tip on and tip extra according to service received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tailspintom Posted July 10, 2017 #19 Share Posted July 10, 2017 It always kills me how it really pains some people to kick down a buck or two. If you can afford to cruise you can afford to tip. Yep, we give at least a few bucks on the rare occasions that we use room service. It isn't too big of deal for us since I am an exotic dancer. I usually book extra bridal showers and sorority parties before the cruise to load up on singles. The rolls of nickels I get changed at the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRAYTech Posted July 10, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Agreed. Between $2 and $5 depending on what you order and what they do with it. Most of the time it's drop the tray and go. A couple of times (in a VS Suite) the delivery included setting the balcony table with a tablecloth, silverware and setting out the plates/coffee etc. She went the extra 2 miles and got the $10 tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted July 10, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Could not agree more. The crew works very hard to provide you a great cruise so a couple of bucks shouldn't be a big deal. For those who say it's included in your fare look at it this way. You order a pizza at home for delivery. You pay for the pizza. You pay the delivery fee. You ALSO pay a tip for the person delivering the pizza. Sent from my iPad using Forums Totally agree:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggprincess2004 Posted July 10, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 10, 2017 The tip amount varies by order size and complexity, coffee or tea $1 to $2, simple bite and beverage $2 to $4, big breakfast, or dinner (from the dining room menu when in a suite), etc., $5 to $10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Hag Posted July 10, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 10, 2017 We've never ordered room service, but I would look at this like I would pizza delivery. I would always tip for pizza delivery, so I would always tip for room service. Not exactly the same thing, I know, but that's what I would do. I'd think the $2 to $5 would be about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huskerdan25 Posted July 10, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Depending on what we order, we usually tip between $2 - $5. The nice thing is if you don't carry a bunch of one dollar bills around, you can enter the tip of the form you sign upon receiving your order and it will be charged to your onboard account. Simple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaraTiara Posted July 10, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 10, 2017 $2-5 - depending if it's just coffee or a little more they've carried for us. I generally bring a stack of dollar bills along for this purpose. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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