krillsister Posted February 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2018 First time as diamond. Does one too nightly or wait mid week or at end of cruise. Also how much of a tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchcruz Posted February 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We always tipped $1 per drink each night, just because we felt that the servers that served us would be able to keep it (hopefully). I know some folks tipped at the end, but we just brought singles each night. No idea what others did....I did see some that didn't tip each night but assumed they were giving something at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarmo Posted February 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I usually go with sausage and pepperoni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We always tipped $1 per drink each night, just because we felt that the servers that served us would be able to keep it (hopefully). I know some folks tipped at the end, but we just brought singles each night. No idea what others did....I did see some that didn't tip each night but assumed they were giving something at the end.We did this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I usually go with sausage and pepperoni. Not sure how many will get this......;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 10, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We too tip as we go by the drink usually $1 each. We then tip the Concierge separately at the end in an amount based on our interaction with him / her during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ski-Lady Posted February 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Not sure how many will get this......;)I get it.[emoji6] Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 10, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Not sure how many will get this......;) Everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted February 10, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Everyone? I guess, maybe....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 10, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2018 First time as diamond. Does one too nightly or wait mid week or at end of cruise. Also how much of a tip? We tip per drink. You never know if you will see the same waiter again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHCruisinDad Posted February 10, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We tip per drink. You never know if you will see the same waiter again. We do the same as we may be in different lounges on different nights or may use our drink coupons in one of the many bars around the ship. Since I am typically getting two drinks at a time for the two of us, I tip with $2 bills. It's amazing how the bartenders remember you and respond to you the next time you see them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditmar2007 Posted February 10, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I guess, maybe....:) It would probably help to have English as first language.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We tip per drink. You never know if you will see the same waiter again. That is my policy too as sometimes there are different servers so this ensures whoever brings our drinks gets a $1 tip per drink. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted February 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2018 That is my policy too as sometimes there are different servers so this ensures whoever brings our drinks gets a $1 tip per drink. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app We do the same also. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted February 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Once we find out who the regulars are (they have some fill ins during peak times), we give him a $5er on the first drink, and we're good for the rest of the evening. Our glasses never go to the half-empty mark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuzD123 Posted February 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Once we find out who the regulars are (they have some fill ins during peak times), we give him a $5er on the first drink, and we're good for the rest of the evening. Our glasses never go to the half-empty mark. This is what we have historically done, whether in the concierge/suite lounge or the DL and it has worked well for us. Then we have tipped the Concierge separately the last night based on engagement or services provided. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted February 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We normally tip per drink in diamond, concierge or suite lounge also do same at bars, at end of the week may tip our favorite servers extra, we bring at least 50 in singles and fives , had on bartender on brilliance pour me a large cognac as soon as we walked in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobert Posted February 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2018 I also bring singles and try to always at all bars tip $1 per drink and I usually take care of the Concierge separately on the last night but sometime I have also tipped them up front if there are specific things I know I want them to do for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted February 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2018 Usually $5 when the first drinks are given in the DL, seems like the same server always returns. If we are using the vouchers I tip $5 each time we get our drinks, a cosmo and a gin martini. Many times we each have gotten 4 drinks in the bars and take a wine to mdr at 8:30. Tipping pays off. happy cruising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted February 10, 2018 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We tip per drink. You never know if you will see the same waiter again. We do the same as we may be in different lounges on different nights or may use our drink coupons in one of the many bars around the ship. Since I am typically getting two drinks at a time for the two of us, I tip with $2 bills. It's amazing how the bartenders remember you and respond to you the next time you see them. $1 per drink. Same reasons as above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snit13 Posted February 10, 2018 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We are also $1 per person per drink tippers. I shared this with a friend recently and she reported back that the pool waiter never let her drink glass get empty. Since she is in a business that depends on tips, she got it. She will never sail again without a stack of $1. We too carry $5 for outstanding service. Have never been limited to 3 drinks on Royal or Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted February 10, 2018 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We normally tip per drink in diamond, concierge or suite lounge also do same at bars/quote] What about the dining room (for those ships that allow you to order your free drinks there). It just seems like tipping the waiter there would be awkward.:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 10, 2018 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2018 We normally tip per drink in diamond, concierge or suite lounge also do same at bars/quote] What about the dining room (for those ships that allow you to order your free drinks there). It just seems like tipping the waiter there would be awkward.:confused: If he brings the drinks on a tray, just toss the bills onto the tray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linkerbink Posted February 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2018 It would probably help to have English as first language.... English is my first language and it's over my head...I don't get it.🤔🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2018 English is my first language and it's over my head...I don't get it.🤔🙁 I didn't either but hey ho. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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