Theresa522 Posted February 24, 2006 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi again everyone, we are booked on explorer of the Seas for May and have an OS booked. I was wondering if anyone had a run down on tipping? Or maybe where I can find one. I know that on NCL and Carnival they would just post the tips to your card and if you wanted to tip extra you could. However, I heard that RCL is different and they just leave envelopes in your room at the end of the cruise. I just want to make sure I leave enough cash for tipping.. The casino seems to always pull me in.. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmom38 Posted February 24, 2006 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Hi Theresa ! You can elect to have the tips added to your onboard account, and pay with credit card when your cruise is over. Have fun, and don't forget the review when you return !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerick Posted February 24, 2006 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2006 There's a ton of information on the RCI website at http://www.royalcaribbean.com. Here are the tipping guidelines: What are gratuity guidelines for cruises? So that you can thank those who have made your cruise vacation better than you could have imagined, we've developed these gratuity guidelines: Suite attendant: $5.75 USD a day per guest Stateroom attendant: $3.50 USD a day per guest Dining Room Waiter: $3.50 USD a day per guest Assistant Waiter: $2.00 USD a day per guest Headwaiter: $.75 USD a day per guest Note: These gratuities apply to guests of all ages. Gratuities for other service personnel are at your discretion. A 15% gratuity will automatically be added to your bar bill or wine check when you are served. Envelopes for gratuities will be provided in your stateroom on the last night of the cruise. Gratuities may be paid in the following ways: Pre paid by having them added to your reservation by your booking agent. Added to your onboard SeaPass account. Paid in cash at the end of the cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msbookworm Posted February 24, 2006 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Do the guidelines for tipping cover room service? First cruise, Mariner of the Seas, so not sure who would deliver room service. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzeyQ Posted February 24, 2006 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2006 No, they don't cover room service. Most people tip the person who delivers room service separately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beerbucketdave Posted February 24, 2006 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2006 No, they don't cover room service. Most people tip the person who delivers room service separately. Yes. Tip room service when your food is delivered. 2 or 3 dollars I think is proper for most orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheffie Posted February 25, 2006 #7 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Theresa, here is a cool site that a fellow CCer has put on the web: http://cruisetip.tpkeller.com/ If you want to pay in cash, it even tells you how many of each denomination you need! Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 25, 2006 #8 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Just look in the back of your RCCL brochure. They have the answers to most peoples questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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