ClaireRuss Posted October 21, 2023 #1 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winifred 22 Posted October 21, 2023 #2 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, ClaireRuss said: Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters? I don’t tip room service. I feel that is included in the gratuities. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david63 Posted October 21, 2023 #3 Share Posted October 21, 2023 9 minutes ago, Winifred 22 said: I don’t tip room service. I feel that is included in the gratuities. Agreed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Oldpeopleinlove Posted October 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted October 21, 2023 We give a couple of dollars simply because there is no life before magic bean juice! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 22, 2023 #5 Share Posted October 22, 2023 3 hours ago, ClaireRuss said: Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters? We given them 2 or 3 dollars for service. Maybe 5 if bringing items for two passengers in the same cabin. It is a separate service coming from a separate prep kitchen and delivered to the cabin. We appreciate their service especially when order is much appreciated in less time then expected. It's really up to the passenger thoughts of the type of service rendered. But know they appreciate it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Victoria2 Posted October 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted October 22, 2023 We don't tip for room service as we give our butler something at the end of the cruise as our personal thank you. If not in QG, we would follow BklynBoy8 's mode of thought. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggis Posted October 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted October 22, 2023 To answer the OP’s question, tips in any major currency are fine. The crew have currency exchange facilities. I used pounds on a recent cruise (though not for room service, which we did not have). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exlondoner Posted October 22, 2023 #8 Share Posted October 22, 2023 12 hours ago, ClaireRuss said: Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters? No tipping for room service. Euros fine. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted October 22, 2023 #9 Share Posted October 22, 2023 14 hours ago, ClaireRuss said: Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters? It is customary for the individual to do only what they feel comfortable with. (The chatter on this site regarding tipping will never change a persons entrenched mindset) Maybe zero, it could be $2/5 for drinks only, $5/10 for drinks/light food (Breakfast) or $10/20 when multi course dining in the evening. It’s one’s money, do whatever one wishes. Personally believe in the thought of “what goes around……” A gratuity will be appreciated in Legal Tender of US$ or € 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted October 22, 2023 #10 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I tip a dollar or two (more on Christmas day) but it's definitely not required. $5/10 for breakfast? Definitely not required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 22, 2023 #11 Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said: It is customary for the individual to do only what they feel comfortable with. Agree....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireRuss Posted October 22, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Thanks for all the replies folks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devolve Posted October 27, 2023 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2023 There is no pressure to tip. Staff quickly bring in the food and exit just as quickly no waiting for a tip. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Germancruiser Posted October 27, 2023 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2023 Even if they don´t expect a tip, I always give 2 or 3 Dollars for the " extra mile" they have to walk. I usually do room service for breakfast. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted October 28, 2023 #15 Share Posted October 28, 2023 2 hours ago, devolve said: There is no pressure to tip. Staff quickly bring in the food and exit just as quickly no waiting for a tip. Unfortunately we did not experience that on our last 2 sailings. They even offered to set up the table for us. Really never experienced at hit and run staff member. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devolve Posted October 28, 2023 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2023 They were very courteous and efficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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