Tipping currency question

[skipsaur]

Hello!

 

I'm booked on the MSC Bellissima out of Japan this year and there doesn't seem to be much info as it just returned to Japan and I haven't heard back from MSC yet when I emailed to ask.

 

Does anyone have any info or could hazard a guess on on board currency? I'm not concerned about the charges on my onboard acct as those will go through a credit card. It's been a few years since my last cruise but I'm assuming cash tips are still handy to have, is that correct? I know Japan is a no-tipping culture but should I still tip on board or is it frowned upon?

 

What currency is best for cash tips? I can bring USD but I'm not sure where I'd get small bills/coins in Euros if the crew prefers that. Or would they prefer/accept Japanese yen since it's a Japan sailing??

 

Thanks for any advice!!

[IsanTom]

7 hours ago, skipsaur said:

Hello!

 

I'm booked on the MSC Bellissima out of Japan this year and there doesn't seem to be much info as it just returned to Japan and I haven't heard back from MSC yet when I emailed to ask.

 

Does anyone have any info or could hazard a guess on on board currency? I'm not concerned about the charges on my onboard acct as those will go through a credit card. It's been a few years since my last cruise but I'm assuming cash tips are still handy to have, is that correct? I know Japan is a no-tipping culture but should I still tip on board or is it frowned upon?

 

What currency is best for cash tips? I can bring USD but I'm not sure where I'd get small bills/coins in Euros if the crew prefers that. Or would they prefer/accept Japanese yen since it's a Japan sailing??

 

Thanks for any advice!!

Always carry Dollars especially for tipping at the bars. The crews will appreciate your thoughtfulness!

[emmas gran]

I have a friend working for MSC currencyis $ US dollar 

[perakcruiser]

13 hours ago, skipsaur said:

What currency is best for cash tips?

Euro, Dollar or Singapore Dollar. SGD is maybe best, but all three but the difference between those three is minimal. Don´t try to tip any Japanese or Korean, but the "risk" to meet one is very small. 

[KINGBOBOFTHENORTH]

Crew will be happy to accept anything you have to offer.