windsurferfirst Posted January 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We usually give the Steward a tip at the end of our cruise in US dollars. In August I am doing a Med cruise so do I still tip in US dollars or Euro? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted January 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2019 51 minutes ago, windsurferfirst said: We usually give the Steward a tip at the end of our cruise in US dollars. In August I am doing a Med cruise so do I still tip in US dollars or Euro? Euros would be most handy as they could spend them right away in the various ports. USD works fine also, as they can convert it to spend, or send it home easily. They're appreciative either way.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsurferfirst Posted January 8, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted January 8, 2019 6 minutes ago, reedprincess said: Euros would be most handy as they could spend them right away in the various ports. USD works fine also, as they can convert it to spend, or send it home easily. They're appreciative either way.. Tanks for your reply. I thought the same as you either would work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted January 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Sometimes I have given both, in the same envelope, depending on what I have left and what I don't want to take home. No one has ever given me anything back. They are always nice, later that evening, or the next morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezedr Posted January 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Either currency would work but if the ship is continuing in Europe then Euros might certainly be appreciated more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted January 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I usually give euros to clean out my supply of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamomo Posted January 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2019 I concur with those who give Euros, if: 1. the ship is remaining in Europe; or 2. if I want to get rid of remaining Euros AND am not planning another cruise in the near future where Euros will be needed. No one has ever complained if I tipped them with USD either, no matter where I am disembarking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pandora518 Posted January 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2019 We always tip $20 USD upon first meeting our steward and an additional $20 on the last night. It has always been deeply appreciated. They're paid in USD. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted January 9, 2019 FWIW.......we don't bribe Stewart before the cruise starts. We would tip additional with either Euros or US $$ at the end of the cruise. They would appreciate either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted January 9, 2019 #10 Share Posted January 9, 2019 It never hurts to tip "Early & Often". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windsurferfirst Posted January 9, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Thanks everyone for your replies much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted January 9, 2019 #12 Share Posted January 9, 2019 The Captain of The Rowboat always tips in gold. Sorry I couldn’t help myself. Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pris993 Posted January 9, 2019 #13 Share Posted January 9, 2019 People who work in travel related jobs are well versed in handling money from different countries.... no need to be concerned I always use dollar US Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare c-boy Posted January 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted January 9, 2019 15 hours ago, Colo Cruiser said: FWIW.......we don't bribe Stewart before the cruise starts. We would tip additional with either Euros or US $$ at the end of the cruise. They would appreciate either. we know 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted January 9, 2019 #15 Share Posted January 9, 2019 10 hours ago, Lucky TGO said: The Captain of The Rowboat always tips in gold. Sorry I couldn’t help myself. Tony You go, Tony! Too much fun😋 Would that be in doubloons? While checking on this, I learned that doubloons were gold, but pieces of eight were silver. Both were produced by Spain. Thanks again Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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