maja651 Posted April 9, 2018 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2018 From what I have read regarding tips, it seems to me that many people do not use their butlers as much as they can. Maybe that is because people do not know why to ask for? Let’s list some things you have asked (And received the sevice) of your butler! I’ll start. (Caveat - we tip our butler generously and usually get to know the butler as well. We do not treat the butler like a servant, just a person who is making our cruise more comfortable). 1. Meals in the suite 2. Special requests on snacks 3. Bring our wine bottles to the restaurants we have dinner plans at so they are the right temperature for the meal. (We once even had the waiter of the restaurant call the butler to bring down our champs). 4. Bring iron and ironing board to suite 5. Set up anniversary surprise for hubby 6. Get my bag from the naughty room (I packed a small fan which is apparently not allowed anymore). 7. Get my fan from Customer Service at the end of the cruise 8. Deal with difficult concierge for us - long story, but bad concierge, great butler who handled the issue without getting into “trouble” from his boss the concierge. 9. Refill water and soda in suite when is suites that include it. 10. Bring olives, mixers for the booze in the room. I’d love to know what you all ask for too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yummysbakery Posted April 9, 2018 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2018 From what I have read regarding tips, it seems to me that many people do not use their butlers as much as they can. Maybe that is because people do not know why to ask for? Let’s list some things you have asked (And received the sevice) of your butler! I’ll start. (Caveat - we tip our butler generously and usually get to know the butler as well. We do not treat the butler like a servant, just a person who is making our cruise more comfortable).1. Meals in the suite 2. Special requests on snacks 3. Bring our wine bottles to the restaurants we have dinner plans at so they are the right temperature for the meal. (We once even had the waiter of the restaurant call the butler to bring down our champs). 4. Bring iron and ironing board to suite 5. Set up anniversary surprise for hubby 6. Get my bag from the naughty room (I packed a small fan which is apparently not allowed anymore). 7. Get my fan from Customer Service at the end of the cruise 8. Deal with difficult concierge for us - long story, but bad concierge, great butler who handled the issue without getting into “trouble” from his boss the concierge. 9. Refill water and soda in suite when is suites that include it. 10. Bring olives, mixers for the booze in the room. I’d love to know what you all ask for too! I would love to know this too! Last cruise when I went to tip our Butler he said but I hardly did anything to warrant a tip from you lol Sent from my 2PQ93 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted April 9, 2018 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2018 We just don't need any of that. So seldom use the butler for anything. Not because we are hesitant, just don't want it. Quite happy doing for ourselves. In fact, prefer doing so. Probably many other suite guests feel the same. So, the butler can be used for as much or as little as individual guests desire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted April 9, 2018 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I use my butler for pretty basic things. 2 foot massages per day, I have him wake up at 5am and reserve us 7 chairs by the pool. I have him remove our DSC for us. And I have him clean out my ashtray on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted April 9, 2018 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2018 We have a 21 day cruise coming up, except for plans to have breakfast delivered a few times and maybe an in suite dinner a couple of times instead of in the specialty dining, I can't imagine a lot of things I would use the butler for. Probably not even for the snack delivery, on port days we will be gone and who knows where we will be on sea days, if in the cabin the buffet is a short walk and elevator ride away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 9, 2018 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Bring up extra deck chairs Bring deck blankets for glacier watching Pick up our desserts from restaurants and deliver to our room whilst we go to the evening shows Keep pitchers of ice water and ice tea in the fridge Keep bowls of gummy bears and M&Ms full in our suite PB&J sandwiches Real potato chips Evening snacks (in addition to afternoon snacks) Keep fresh cartons of milk for our coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted April 9, 2018 #7 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Deck blankets for glacier watching? OK, have to add this, DW will definitely like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest phd1003 Posted April 9, 2018 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Bring up extra deck chairsBring deck blankets for glacier watching Pick up our desserts from restaurants and deliver to our room whilst we go to the evening shows Keep pitchers of ice water and ice tea in the fridge Keep bowls of gummy bears and M&Ms full in our suite PB&J sandwiches Real potato chips Evening snacks (in addition to afternoon snacks) Keep fresh cartons of milk for our coffee Explains the $20 pp per day tip... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted April 9, 2018 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Asked our butler for a couple of meals delivered to the room. Have snacks delivered. Can’t actually think of anything else I’d want from the Butler. I don’t ask for things just to use a Butler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclops32 Posted April 9, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Asked our butler for a couple of meals delivered to the room. Have snacks delivered. Can’t actually think of anything else I’d want from the Butler. I don’t ask for things just to use a Butler. One think I saw another group do while at the Haven pool was to deliver a few pizzas and burgers while they sat by the pool. One night I wanted some wings. Stopped by to get them myself but they would not give them to me unless we were going to wait for a seat and eat them there. Just called the butler and had them in my room. Something I asked the first day were menus for all of the restaurants as we planned on staying in our after suite and have dinner outside while the land disappears. Didn't know what every place had so he brought them to our cabin and left them for the whole cruise Sent from my SM-G955U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampy1967 Posted April 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I use my butler for pretty basic things. 2 foot massages per day, I have him wake up at 5am and reserve us 7 chairs by the pool. I have him remove our DSC for us. And I have him clean out my ashtray on the balcony. I have them tuck me in at night and read a bedtime story to me.;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted April 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I have them tuck me in at night and read a bedtime story to me.;p Considering that they will draw your bath this is almost believable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmwnurse Posted April 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Thanks for the ideas. We are having a butler for the first time in 19 days (not that I'm counting or anything!!! ;) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes122 Posted April 9, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Bring popcorn for movie watching Bring Chinese food and/or pizza for movie watching Rearrange/remove furniture Have clothes pressed Bring daily coffee/breakfast to the cabin & set up and THEN wake me up at 8 am as he was leaving (this was awesome on a week when I had to work while cruising but spent many late nights in the casino!) Escort me to the meet point for an excursion while I use my scooter (while he brings my walker), and then return the scooter to my cabin. And upon return, meet me at the end point of an excursion with my scooter so that I can drive back onto the ship. Take dessert back to my cabin from dinner while I go to a show or casino Help me unpack (hang up clothes, etc.) I'm sure there is more that I can't remember. In fact, I can't think of anything I ever wanted or needed that the butler didn't make happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcoy Posted April 9, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2018 We had him bring us hot coco packs and used the hot water from the coffee maker for hot drinks while viewing the Glaciers in Alaska. Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 9, 2018 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Considering that they will draw your bath this is almost believable.Best story I heard from one of my Butlers is that there was a couple that called him everytime they wanted coffee. They would put the pods in and call him to push the start button. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gampy1967 Posted April 9, 2018 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Best story I heard from one of my Butlers is that there was a couple that called him everytime they wanted coffee. They would put the pods in and call him to push the start button. No freekin way!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdvmd Posted April 9, 2018 #18 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Best story I heard from one of my Butlers is that there was a couple that called him everytime they wanted coffee. They would put the pods in and call him to push the start button. Are you serious? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 9, 2018 #19 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Are you serious?100% serious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marine Mom Posted April 9, 2018 #20 Share Posted April 9, 2018 i use my butler for pretty basic things. 2 foot massages per day, i have him wake up at 5am and reserve us 7 chairs by the pool. I have him remove our dsc for us. And i have him clean out my ashtray on the balcony. lol....:'):') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gizfish Posted April 9, 2018 #21 Share Posted April 9, 2018 We ask for a pitcher of OJ to make mimosas with our champagne and for a carton of heavy cream for our coffee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mslmesq Posted April 9, 2018 #22 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I have them tuck me in at night and read a bedtime story to me.;p I fricking wish!!!! And also stay with my three year old so I can stay out like a grown up. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Wheels Only Posted April 9, 2018 #23 Share Posted April 9, 2018 We ask for a pitcher of OJ to make mimosas with our champagne and for a carton of heavy cream for our coffee. I asked for a pitcher of OJ once.... ...and this was delivered to my stateroom. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Peachypooh Posted April 9, 2018 #24 Share Posted April 9, 2018 I basically ask him not to bring snacks just extra water and in so many words please leave us alone. I still tip him/her $100-$200 depending on the cruise length.One time I did ask for a small cocktail reception in our room and tipped very well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted April 9, 2018 #25 Share Posted April 9, 2018 If you have had Maxi the Magnificent you do not have to ask him for anything... the man is a mind reader!!! Spoiled us on the Epic in the DOS. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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