Suite tipping!

[vacationlover_mn]

I am doing my first RCI suite, next year.  Should I tip extra, beyond standard tips 🙂😉 

[Ourusualbeach]

Depends on what kind of service you get.  To me it’s not something that can be decided in advance. 

[smokeybandit]

I wouldn't use any different rules for suite tipping than any other room.  Though I have tipped the concierge and do tip the SL bar staff handsomely (because you typically will be rewarded for such)

[RFerrington]

17 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I am doing my first RCI suite, next year.  Should I tip extra, beyond standard tips 🙂😉 

Congratulations !

 

Personally, I don’t see where being in a suite (or not) would make any difference to your tipping philosophy. I recommend you tip the same as you always do.  The only additional person to whom you may (or may not) wish to tip would be the Suites Concierge. Whether you tip him/her will depend on how much service they provide to you.

[Sunshine3601]

Welcome.    You will enjoy!    As others have said, I would not tip any different than you do with other cabins on other cruise lines (assuming you sailed before).      

 

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I am doing my first RCI suite, next year.  Should I tip extra, beyond standard tips 🙂😉 

You are on a role tonight.

[Ashland]

Agree with some above ... it varies. The servers in the DL, CL or SL absolutely. The concierge that depends...we've had a few that did nothing but sat behind their desk and only came out the night before cruise end...Two of them that come to mind were the two on one of our Oasis cruise. We thought that it was just our opinion but after returning saw many posters that had felt the same.

Weigh each experience and then it's easy to decide who to tip for service rendered.

 

 

[John&LaLa]

The STAR Mafia will berate you if you don't overtip their beloved genies. 😉

 

I'm ashamed that I fell for it. Hey, but its only money.🤣🤣

[vacationlover_mn]

11 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

You are on a role tonight.

Lol, I know, right? 🙂

[Joseph2017China]

Another thread set up to brag about tips......the answer is no......no extra tips.....I don't tip extra in restaurants outside of the 18%.  I only tip for things that traditional tipped and only at the normal rates.  I do not tip luggage handlers at the port.....they are not tipped employees.  I prepay my tips, and everyone gets whatever share, they are supposed to get based on the cruise lines model.  18% is added to drinks already, and specialty restaurants.  Overtipping is very common on cruise ships.  

[vacationlover_mn]

Lol- actually, I set up this thread, because I legit wasn’t sure what the “norm” was 🙂

[time4u2go]

14 hours ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I am doing my first RCI suite, next year.  Should I tip extra, beyond standard tips 🙂😉 

Yes, if they provide you with extra, beyond standard service.

[TheMastodon]

14 hours ago, vacationlover_mn said:

I am doing my first RCI suite, next year.  Should I tip extra, beyond standard tips 🙂😉 

 

Woohoo.  Tip what you think is appropriate ! I don't tip the bots behind the computers in the Suite Lounge unless they have a direct impact on my experience.  Coming up to me and telling me I have a nice watch, kissing my a$$,  or asking how my day has been doesn't deserve a tip - sorry.  If they pull some strings and make something happen, sure.  But saying hello and goodbye as we leave doesn't cut it for me. 

 

The cabin attendant, the servers - those folks get my $ and it makes me feel good to over tip them.  I can't imagine the folks they have to deal with!!!  

[Mapleleafforever]

Completely up to you. 

[Ocean Boy]

13 minutes ago, TheMastodon said:

 

Woohoo.  Tip what you think is appropriate ! I don't tip the bots behind the computers in the Suite Lounge unless they have a direct impact on my experience.  Coming up to me and telling me I have a nice watch, kissing my a$$,  or asking how my day has been doesn't deserve a tip - sorry.  If they pull some strings and make something happen, sure.  But saying hello and goodbye as we leave doesn't cut it for me. 

 

The cabin attendant, the servers - those folks get my $ and it makes me feel good to over tip them.  I can't imagine the folks they have to deal with!!!  

I agree, especially with the part in red.

[molly361]

It would be just like with our regular cabin attendant, sometimes we tip extra and sometimes we don't all depends on the service

[smokeybandit]

I've been fortunate to have all good concierges except one, but that cruise had a 2nd concierge coming back up to speed after vacation and he was great.

[TheMastodon]

2 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

I agree, especially with the part in red.

 

Thank you!  

 

I make it a priority to get to know the bar tenders and servers - they are the ones who make the experience worth it.  

[vacationlover_mn]

Generally, we tip $1 per drink.  Is this acceptable in SL/CL?

[smokeybandit]

We tip $1 per drink, and our glass is never empty (except for on the Allure one time, that bartending crew didn't seem all that into it)

[molly361]

39 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

Generally, we tip $1 per drink.  Is this acceptable in SL/CL?

Yes

[smokeybandit]

Just one suggestion though, pack lots of ones!  That way you don't have to try to break money later to get more.

[Roger88]

I usually tip every person who visits my suite. I mean they still come to do something about it, not only the delivery of beverages or changing the bed. In any case, tipping is a good idea, especially these hard days. 

[vacationlover_mn]

21 minutes ago, Roger88 said:

I usually tip every person who visits my suite. I mean they still come to do something about it, not only the delivery of beverages or changing the bed. In any case, tipping is a good idea, especially these hard days. 

You know what, that is a good point!  Here in MN, with indoor dining closed on and off, we make sure to tip our carryout people waaaay more than normal.  With the cruise suspension, I know all of the cruise employees are facing hard times.  I will do my best to tip at least double.

[Roger88]

8 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said:

You know what, that is a good point!  Here in MN, with indoor dining closed on and off, we make sure to tip our carryout people waaaay more than normal.  With the cruise suspension, I know all of the cruise employees are facing hard times.  I will do my best to tip at least double.

I used to work in a Pizza delivery and trust me, this one dollar that  you leave to a guy may end up as his entire salary for a weekend in the end of the day. Just imagine how many people he visits and do something for them. This 1$ for you on vacation is NOTHING, while for him it may turn out a fortune. Always respect and give that dollar to the man