JMT2568 Posted January 3, 2022 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Do you tip on top of what you are charged daily? What is the standard? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ColeThornton Posted January 3, 2022 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Their is no standard nor any requirement to tip above and beyond the daily charges. If you decide you want to tip extra just follow the same rules as you would on land would be my thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phillygwm Posted January 3, 2022 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2022 (edited) 35 minutes ago, JMT2568 said: Do you tip on top of what you are charged daily? What is the standard? Thanks You do you. I routinely tip my room steward, some bartenders that are my "regulars" and I'll throw a few bucks to waitstaff in the specialty restaurants if service is good. However, gratuities are included for all of those things and some people feel that's already sufficient. So if you do choose to tip over and above, it is appreciated but entirely optional. I'm solo in my room and start with $50 on day 1 for the room steward for a weeklong cruise. I may (or may not) also tip at the end, generally only if service was spectacular, which it was on my last cruise. Bartenders maybe $5-10 a night if I'm there for a while. I guarantee your drink will never be empty! Waitstaff maybe $5-10 depending... I also tip servers and dealers in the casino but if you're playing tables you know how that works already. Edited January 3, 2022 by phillygwm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallux Posted January 3, 2022 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I leave a little extra for the room steward (as a solo, 5-10 per day), I can leave my room a mess when I leave. I've also left a little extra at a specialty restaurant if I felt it was a deserving experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMT2568 Posted January 3, 2022 Author #5 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted January 3, 2022 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Of course, if you are in a suite the butler and concierge do not share in that daily surcharge. We always tip them separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stealthdog Posted January 3, 2022 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2022 Last sailing i gave extra to steward and two bartenders. Other sailings i havent tipped extra and others I have. For me its a personal decision based on the quality of service you receiced and whether you think it is right to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SimplyAlbert Posted January 3, 2022 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2022 We tip above for outstanding service. Sometimes its several people on the cruise, sometimes it's only one person, sometimes its none. Just depends on the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaftingJeremy Posted January 3, 2022 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2022 I always bring some cash to tip my bartenders, servers and room steward. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old & Retired Posted January 4, 2022 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2022 The general rule of thumb is, if it moves, tip it and tip it well. You will get karma points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayjay76 Posted January 4, 2022 #11 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Our room steward i usually tip a few times during the trip, if the service is good. And once at the end if not so good. Specialty restaurants, yep. ( we never eat in the free dining rooms, just the buffet.) Every drink I'm handed I give 1$. My drinks are never empty and it really, really does get you great service. Casino hosts, yes if I hit a JP. My last cruise I did so well and spread the wealth that when we went to eat at Ocean blue they brought treats over for "miss Debbie" lol. The casino peeps started calling me that and to this day i have no idea how they knew i was eating at ocean blue that night. When i hit my 1st JP last cruise, my 1st ever JP on board, it was while the server was handing me "my lucky pain killer" 2 seconds b4 i won. I remember saying earlier in the night, wow this guy is so pleasant and happy, what a nice guy. After I was paid out I spread the wealth to him and he actually cried. To this day i could care less about that damn money that ended up buying me a pool and care more about the look on his happy face. His reaction far surpassed any winnings and I hope to see him again some day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trimone Posted January 4, 2022 #12 Share Posted January 4, 2022 We never tip were British they are lucky to serve us? never talked about this subject before!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWMixer Posted January 4, 2022 #13 Share Posted January 4, 2022 Bartenders and drink waiters: our key card is always wrapped with $1/drink: we're never empty. Specialty dining waiters: based on service*: usually ~$10-20 for the table (2 of us) Butler: based on usage & service*: $15-20/day Steward: based on service*: $10-20/day Concierge: flat ~$50/wk. We don't utilize them for reservations, etc, mainly for escorting us on and off the ship which is appreciated. These are base #'s, and we adjust based on actual service received, and may search out specific individuals at the end of a cruise, notably bartenders and waiters, to show our appreciation. (*service includes 'attitude': fwiw, we've found stewards to be among the nicest, friendliest staff on the ship) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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