Seabiscuit66 Posted August 15, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 15, 2018 How much do you generally tip for room service? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted August 15, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 15, 2018 $1-$2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 15, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted August 15, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app On most lines I’ve sailed, room service waiters do not participate in the auto tips (service charge); they have various assignments - in MDR, cafeteria, wherever (where they do get a share) —- but they volunteer for room service duty as an additional function. So, in those cases, you should have abbreviated your response: “Nothing.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mom says Posted August 15, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted August 15, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Usually a couple of dollars for a small order. I've ever placed a large order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted August 16, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I don't know about other lines, but on Carnival room service servers don't get any part of the auto gratuities. I tip a couple of dollars if I order coffee or snacks for one and double that if ordering for two. I've never ordered full meals but if they had to maneuver multiple or heavy trays would probably increase the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted August 16, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2018 $1-5, depending on how much they have to carry! Most lines are now charging a fee, which does include a tip....but the folks who deliver are kitchen staff, and not really part of the other tips you pay....so a small tip is a lovely token for their trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals. Same as above for us! (y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 16, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Rccl now charges for room service , but. Free for suites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montekat Posted August 16, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Anywhere from $2-5 depending on whether it's snacks or full meals. Yes, same for us also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted August 16, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I generally tip $2 but if the person delivering normally works in the MDR or cafeteria they're very much part of the gratuities pool. The daily gratuities are allocated to a number of people in addition to the room steward and the waiters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgesmom Posted August 16, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2018 The daily fee when cruise lines implemented it, was to pay all the employees we didn’t see in addition to people like cabin stewards and dining room waiters. Why would/are room service delivery workers excluded from this collective payment? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted August 16, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 16, 2018 because its a volunteer thing. ( just like the in room babysitting) they volunteer in the hopes of getting a few extra bucks. we generally give between $2-5 as well. lower end for just coffee and pastries, , upper end for anything hot or late at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 16, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do not think the stewards assigned to Room Service ss all are voluteers. I get t it about the tips but think they are assigned there. Do you have actual knowledge to the contrary? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 16, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Nothing - I've already paid the auto tips. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted August 16, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do not think the stewards assigned to Room Service ss all are voluteers. I get t it about the tips but think they are assigned there. Do you have actual knowledge to the contrary? Notarized proof from Carnival headquarters? No. My "actual knowledge" is a conversation with one of the servers attending the Carnival Chef's Table. I recognized her from early morning coffee deliveries. She said she volunteered for both room service delivery and Chef's table for the extra money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted August 16, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips. Misspoke in my post. Room service runners are part of the tip pool, however they are not required to add their tips to the pool. They keep what they get in tips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 16, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Room service runners are not part of the tip pool. They work that shift to earn extra tips.Surely it depends on the cruise line? Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted August 17, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2018 We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted August 17, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2018 We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:)Or just make your own coffee with the kettle provided, depending on your cruise line. Sent from my SM-T580 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted August 17, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 17, 2018 We have coffee delivered every morning on our cruises....love It! We always tip $2.00. So worth the luxury!!:) Cruises are for luxuious pampeing, aren't they ? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROCRUISE Posted August 17, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Usually have a light breakfast ordered daily, to enjoy on the balcony. Always tip $2-$3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted August 18, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Another additional cost you do not have if you sail an all inclusive line, like Regent. You can have coffee delivered at no cost, no tip needed that's another $100+ not on your end bill. When you work it out Regent and all inclusive are not more expensive, especially as all tips are up front, it amazes me how much tipping adds to US costs if you add $2-3 just for a coffee, your into hundreds of $ for hand out culture nickel and dimming !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted August 18, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Another additional cost you do not have if you sail an all inclusive line, like Regent. You can have coffee delivered at no cost, no tip needed that's another $100+ not on your end bill. When you work it out Regent and all inclusive are not more expensive, especially as all tips are up front, it amazes me how much tipping adds to US costs if you add $2-3 just for a coffee, your into hundreds of $ for hand out culture nickel and dimming !! 7 night cruise, $3 tip every morning, $21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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