pwhite19 Posted June 8, 2019 #1 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Hello. I won my bid to upgrade to the Haven on the Escape. I have been researching what comes with the Haven, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Also, how much are you expected to tip the butler and concierge? Are they the only ones that require tipping outside of the charges I already paid? Thanks for your help.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoppie124 Posted June 8, 2019 #2 Share Posted June 8, 2019 1 hour ago, pwhite19 said: Hello. I won my bid to upgrade to the Haven on the Escape. I have been researching what comes with the Haven, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Also, how much are you expected to tip the butler and concierge? Are they the only ones that require tipping outside of the charges I already paid? Thanks for your help.... Tipping is very personal and depends on how much you use them. btw this subject is very controversial here... be prepared. there are several posts about this topic, you can search them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baflagg Posted June 8, 2019 #3 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) Congratulations, how far before your cruise were you notified? I think you'll get a lot of varied response on how much to tip. We were in the Haven a couple of years ago and I think the butler and concierge were the only ones for tipping. We always have a lot of one dollar bills for bartenders and drink service. Edited June 8, 2019 by baflagg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Travelicious Posted June 8, 2019 #4 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Congrats! The Haven will be quite a treat. Don't let people guilt you into tipping outrageous amounts. I tipped my butler a modest amount (by no means $10 - $15 per day), as she only restocked my Nespresso pods and brought daily snacks. I only asked for her assistance one time and had room service one time. I tipped the steward more because he was the one doing all the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 8, 2019 #5 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Congrats! When people ask... Butler $10-$15 per person in room per days of cruise. Concierge $5-$10 per person per day Steward an extra $5-$10 per person per day to service your suite. Request bowls of M&Ms (plain or peanut), gummy bears, and bar mix or chips. Have a ziplock to collect st night. In addition to. The default snack of the afternoon, order special thing you want. Ignore the check boxes on the breakfast cards and write what you want from the Haven restaurant menu. Eggs over easy, egg white omelet with tomato and spinach, filet steak, bacon, ham, sausage, fresh fruit, breads, breakfast potatoes, hash browns, juice and a Diet Pepsi There are two links below. The first is from the Escape in April for menus and such. The second is from the Escape last year with a Haven upgrade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zqvol Posted June 8, 2019 #6 Share Posted June 8, 2019 6 hours ago, pwhite19 said: Hello. I won my bid to upgrade to the Haven on the Escape. I have been researching what comes with the Haven, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Also, how much are you expected to tip the butler and concierge? Are they the only ones that require tipping outside of the charges I already paid? Thanks for your help.... Tipping depends on how much you use them and what for. Most people rarely use the butler or concierge, but tend to over tip just because they are available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 8, 2019 #7 Share Posted June 8, 2019 “Use” is a vague term. Your butler services your stateroom at least 3 times a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Travelicious Posted June 8, 2019 #8 Share Posted June 8, 2019 "Services" is also a vague term. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Von & John Posted June 8, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 8, 2019 Bird -- To create better understanding/appreciation - are you able to assist the rest of us with the services the Butler provides? Thanks in Advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaCal Posted June 8, 2019 #10 Share Posted June 8, 2019 What was your winning bid and what cabin did you start with? Thx and enjoy the Haven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted June 8, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 8, 2019 13 hours ago, pwhite19 said: Hello. I won my bid to upgrade to the Haven on the Escape. I have been researching what comes with the Haven, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Also, how much are you expected to tip the butler and concierge? Are they the only ones that require tipping outside of the charges I already paid? Thanks for your help.... pwhite19. WELCOME to CRUISE CRITIC!!! What a great way to start on Cruise Critic. Many will want to know amount you bid, what you originally booked and when you are sailing. Have a Great Cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Greenpea2 Posted June 8, 2019 #12 Share Posted June 8, 2019 (edited) I never tip per day. Depending on how much I have used them or they have done things fir me, I have tipped concierge anywhere from $50 to $125, but usually $50-75 since I have only asked fir a couple of dinner reservations. Butler usually $100 because I ask for a few things including room service. steward around $70 for a week in a suite. Plus or minus. Some people pay way less, some way more. Do what you feel comfortable with. Edited June 8, 2019 by Greenpea2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birdie And Sue Posted June 8, 2019 #13 Share Posted June 8, 2019 13 hours ago, pwhite19 said: Hello. I won my bid to upgrade to the Haven on the Escape. I have been researching what comes with the Haven, but I want to make sure I don't miss anything. Also, how much are you expected to tip the butler and concierge? Are they the only ones that require tipping outside of the charges I already paid? Thanks for your help.... There is no 'expected' tip. Decide who you want to tip and how much you want to tip them, then go for it. No one 'requires' a tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbenjamin Posted June 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted June 9, 2019 First time in a suite, followed BirdTravels' guidelines, tipped the butler $180, concierge and steward $100 each. We had sent a letter in advance requesting several things including setting up a bon voyage toast/party in our suite which was to occur less than 2 hours after boarding, obviously a busy time for them. Contrary to what you might hear on Cruise Critic they did everything we asked for in the letter. We had special order breakfasts served mosts mornings. The concierge helped with priority tendering for our family group, 6 of which were not in suites. Service was excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sup_Devil Posted June 9, 2019 #15 Share Posted June 9, 2019 16 hours ago, pbenjamin said: First time in a suite, followed BirdTravels' guidelines, tipped the butler $180, concierge and steward $100 each. We had sent a letter in advance requesting several things including setting up a bon voyage toast/party in our suite which was to occur less than 2 hours after boarding, obviously a busy time for them. Contrary to what you might hear on Cruise Critic they did everything we asked for in the letter. We had special order breakfasts served mosts mornings. The concierge helped with priority tendering for our family group, 6 of which were not in suites. Service was excellent. That's great to hear. Where did you send this letter?? Just curious. I'm thinking a private sail away party on our Aft Haven suite balcony would amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohhbother Posted June 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted June 9, 2019 We were in the Haven on the Bliss a week ago. We tipped the butler $160 and the room steward $60. We didn't tip the concierge, as we didn't request any special services. We asked the butler for peanut M&Ms, potato chips, bar mix and chocolate covered strawberries. He kept us well stocked all week. We also ordered room service breakfast twice and lunch once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwhite19 Posted June 9, 2019 Author #17 Share Posted June 9, 2019 On 6/8/2019 at 6:38 AM, baflagg said: Congratulations, how far before your cruise were you notified? I think you'll get a lot of varied response on how much to tip. We were in the Haven a couple of years ago and I think the butler and concierge were the only ones for tipping. We always have a lot of one dollar bills for bartenders and drink service. I found out last Thursday and we sale a week from today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwhite19 Posted June 9, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted June 9, 2019 19 hours ago, phissy said: pwhite19. WELCOME to CRUISE CRITIC!!! What a great way to start on Cruise Critic. Many will want to know amount you bid, what you originally booked and when you are sailing. Have a Great Cruise. I bid just around 1000 and I started out with a mini suite, I am excited for this room, I hope it is all everyone says it is..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phissy Posted June 9, 2019 #19 Share Posted June 9, 2019 6 minutes ago, pwhite19 said: I bid just around 1000 and I started out with a mini suite, I am excited for this room, I hope it is all everyone says it is..... IT IS. 😃 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbenjamin Posted June 9, 2019 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Sup_Devil said: That's great to hear. Where did you send this letter?? Just curious. I'm thinking a private sail away party on our Aft Haven suite balcony would amazing! About 45 days out, you should receive a letter something like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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