New tipping policy

[lovecruisingtoo]

I personally don't think tipping was a big issue on Windstar. If it was, then why would you see the same crew members year after year after year?

[lovecruisingtoo]

I asked Windstar what happens if a passenger directly tips a crew member instead of using the "hotel charge". There response was the following:

 

 

"Dear Mr. Lovecruisingtoo,

 

If a Windstar guest extends gratuity directly to a crew member the gratuity is not placed in a pool or shared. Crew members “tipped” directly keep the gratuity to themselves. I hope you find this information helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rachel Boyer

Guest Relations

Windstar Cruises"

["Wandering Wino's&quo]

I asked Windstar what happens if a passenger directly tips a crew member instead of using the "hotel charge". There response was the following:

 

 

"Dear Mr. Lovecruisingtoo,

 

If a Windstar guest extends gratuity directly to a crew member the gratuity is not placed in a pool or shared. Crew members “tipped” directly keep the gratuity to themselves. I hope you find this information helpful.

 

Sincerely,

 

Rachel Boyer

Guest Relations

 

:) That's great, only hope that Rachel Boyer speaks for the entire upper management team at Holland America and Windstar. I guess only time will tell.