Belfast1916 Posted August 17, 2022 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Hi we have the All Included - tips/wifi/drinks - However, I have just been told that we need to tip the cabin steward on the last day of our cruise. Is this always done, I thought they would have been included in the tips in our All Included package. I would like to know if it is and how much do you leave? Thanks everyone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted August 17, 2022 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2022 If you have the package with tips included (or even if you don't and just leave the auto-gratuities in place) , it is not necessary to tip any extra. That being said, we usually do leave a little bit extra. What we leave will depend on the service we received and our budget. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmas gran Posted August 17, 2022 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It is entirely up to you, if you ask for something from him/her and they are able to do Yes we tip extra. It's like extra towels or ice bucket filled twice daily, just small things but you can show it is appreciated. We sometimes get early morning coffee so will tip the person bringing it a couple of dollars if we have full breakfast it will be $5. There is no hard and fast rule your tips are paid so any extra is up to you. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfs2k Posted August 17, 2022 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2022 It’s safe to say most cruise critic regulars (and this is the audience you asked ) tip in addition to the included service charges as a gesture of appreciation and goodwill. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted August 17, 2022 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2022 If you have the Always Included, which includes your daily gratuities it includes the gratuity for your room steward. It is not necessary to tip extra, however many if not most people do. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast1916 Posted August 17, 2022 Author #6 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Thank you all for your quick responses. We fly to Miami this Saturday and board the Equinox on Sunday - so excited. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichYak Posted August 17, 2022 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2022 16 minutes ago, Belfast1916 said: Thank you all for your quick responses. We fly to Miami this Saturday and board the Equinox on Sunday - so excited. Enjoy your cruise! We're all excited for you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denny01 Posted August 17, 2022 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2022 And remember, the excellent service provided by the staff will Not be impacted + or - by tipping. We do, but thats our option. Den 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwlmember Posted August 17, 2022 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I always give the room steward and waitstaff an additional tip at the end of the cruise. Especially now as they are still recovering from being unemployed for a significant amount of time. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixerDave Posted August 17, 2022 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I tip the room steward $20 the first day when I ask for ice to be kept full, and wine glasses to be provided. Later in the week - another $20 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted August 17, 2022 #11 Share Posted August 17, 2022 6 minutes ago, MixerDave said: I tip the room steward $20 the first day when I ask for ice to be kept full, and wine glasses to be provided. Later in the week - another $20 go birds! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixerDave Posted August 17, 2022 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2022 10 minutes ago, Luvcrusn said: go birds! What Philly suburb? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFontaine Posted August 17, 2022 #13 Share Posted August 17, 2022 In the "old days" cash tips were handed out on the last evening of the cruise. I still do this in envelopes obtained from the guest relations desk; they are available for free, and they have a stack for this purpose. I write a short note on the envelope (thank you and good luck, and my name), and I give them out before dinner, dining room staff receive their envelopes as I'm leaving dinner. Have a great cruise. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted August 17, 2022 #14 Share Posted August 17, 2022 4 hours ago, Belfast1916 said: Hi we have the All Included - tips/wifi/drinks - However, I have just been told that we need to tip the cabin steward on the last day of our cruise. Is this always done, I thought they would have been included in the tips in our All Included package. I would like to know if it is and how much do you leave? Thanks everyone If tips are included, no. Now, if our service is good for our week, we do tip some cash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvcrusn Posted August 17, 2022 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2022 34 minutes ago, MixerDave said: What Philly suburb? Bucks County...and now back to tipping cabin stewards. We always add additional in cash to our stewards. They work sooooo hard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LB_NJ Posted August 17, 2022 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2022 5 hours ago, Belfast1916 said: Hi we have the All Included - tips/wifi/drinks - However, I have just been told that we need to tip the cabin steward on the last day of our cruise. Is this always done, I thought they would have been included in the tips in our All Included package. I would like to know if it is and how much do you leave? Thanks everyone There are multiple discussions in multiple forums on this subject. As all the others have said there is absolutely no need to tip the steward. And if the service were truly subpar, I would ask for some of the automatic gratuities to come back. All that said, if you were provided outstanding service you could tip the steward a few extra dollars at the end. Additionally, if you expect to be making many requests you might give the person a few dollars up front. Even though you didn't ask here are the people we usually tip extra: the porter at the dock when we check our luggage; the waiter and the assistant at dinner (assuming that we have the same person the majority of the trip and the service was excellent). The porter I give $5. The waiter usually gets around $2 per night and the assistant $1, all in envelopes at the end of the cruise. Some people don't tip at all, some more. On occasion I have tipped a barrister and a bartender. Absolutely none of this tipping is necessary and you should NOT feel compelled to tip anybody. After the cruise you will get an email asking for your reviews of the cruise. I think a good rating in response to the email is more important to the crew members. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2chiefs Posted August 17, 2022 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2022 1 hour ago, JFontaine said: In the "old days" cash tips were handed out on the last evening of the cruise. I still do this in envelopes obtained from the guest relations desk; they are available for free, and they have a stack for this purpose. I write a short note on the envelope (thank you and good luck, and my name), and I give them out before dinner, dining room staff receive their envelopes as I'm leaving dinner. Have a great cruise. We do the same thing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaBag Posted August 17, 2022 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2022 We tip extra also. Another thing we do is go to Guest Relations and ask them for a note (it used to be called "attention to detail"). We fill it in with the name of the crew member and what they did to make our cruise special. I believe they get some extra time off for this or maybe even a promotion in due time. Enjoy your first cruise, Belfast. It will always be a special memory. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bgwest Posted August 17, 2022 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2022 36 minutes ago, LB_NJ said: After the cruise you will get an email asking for your reviews of the cruise. I think a good rating in response to the email is more important to the crew members. This ☝️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted August 17, 2022 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I do both. I tip extra and provide positive reviews. I am fortunate to be able to cruise and to have these lovely people working so hard to make my cruise a pleasant experience. I choose to share the wealth. I factor in extra tips as part of the cruise cost. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonnejoe Posted August 17, 2022 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2022 6 hours ago, Belfast1916 said: Hi we have the All Included - tips/wifi/drinks - However, I have just been told that we need to tip the cabin steward on the last day of our cruise. Is this always done, I thought they would have been included in the tips in our All Included package. I would like to know if it is and how much do you leave? Thanks everyone Most seasoned cruisers give something extra. And as Happy Cruiser said, the staff regards positive reviews very highly. More than extra tips I think. They get good perks for great reviews. So don't forget names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixerDave Posted August 17, 2022 #22 Share Posted August 17, 2022 2 hours ago, Luvcrusn said: Bucks County...and now back to tipping cabin stewards. We always add additional in cash to our stewards. They work sooooo hard. Our son lives in Richboro - he used to live in Lamghorne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julma Posted August 17, 2022 #23 Share Posted August 17, 2022 I can't think of a time when I didn't tip something extra, but if I had subpar service, I could see not tipping extra. I also tip some bartenders, buffet servers, and the lovely people who work hard keeping the public restrooms clean. I doesn't add up to a lot of money and it shows appreciation. Have a wonderful first cruise! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jim_Iain Posted August 17, 2022 #24 Share Posted August 17, 2022 You will often hear that tipping is a personal choice and it is. Basic tips are indeed included in most packages or added to your bill. Our attitude is that if a person just does their job we do not feel compelled to tip additional. If a staff member in any capacity goes above and beyond to make our vacation special we always tip extra. On this trip, our Room Attendant will definitely get a nice tip. He immediately learned our schedule and would clean our room the moment we left so it was back to perfection when we returned. When he wold see me coming down the hall he would unlock our door for us. I also sent a letter to the Hotel Director saying he would make a great butler in his next career move. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbiegentry Posted August 17, 2022 #25 Share Posted August 17, 2022 Very personal decision. If it feels right, then do it. If not, then don’t. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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