Tips/Phone Card Question

[rlkubi]

I have seen a few people who buy phone cards for the tip instead of extra cash for the steward and waiters. Is this a good thing for them or would cash be better? I truly appreciate all their hard work so I want to give them whichever would be better for them.

[Starr Mtn]

Cash is always better ! The crew have a variety of on-board

options. They may be able to get a better calling card on-board.

And the calling card you purchase may not work for their home area.

[cb at sea]

Cash is king--especially for folks who want to send as much home as possible. If they want to buy a phone card with their tips, they can! But give them that option!!!!!!

[paul929207]

I agree, cash is best. If they need a phone card, they can buy one with the cash.

[blindrid]

Cash. I appreciate others that try to be considerate with gifts and treasures but only the one receiving will know for sure - kind of like buying your wife clothing for a present.

 

On this subject I like another post regarding this when a couple gave their waiters framed pictures of themselves. That one was priceless.

[kitty9]

Phone cards you buy in the US don't work in most foreign ports, so they're basically useless. You have to buy cards in each individual port. Plus, the cruise line provides calling cards for their employees to purchase, at very good rates. So, plain old cash is best.

[chasetf]

I have seen a few people who buy phone cards for the tip instead of extra cash for the steward and waiters. Is this a good thing for them or would cash be better? I truly appreciate all their hard work so I want to give them whichever would be better for them.

I would not waste my time looking for phone cards. Cash is easy to shop for. Plus....much more versatile. And....How do you know your steward / waiter has anyone they want to call.

[imnance]

Which would you prefer from your boss for doing a great job?

[DukeFamily]

Which would you prefer from your boss for doing a great job?

 

Bingo! If my husband comes home tomorrow with a handful of phone cards, a cheap crappy t-shirt and a framed picture of his current homeowner, somebody's gonne be pizzed!!!!!

[freddiebud]

I agree - cash. HOWEVER, one cruise I was on, the waitress mentioned a chocolate bar she really liked, so we bought one for her. Not a tip replacement, but an extra thanks. Doesn't take up cabin space and something we knew she would really like.

[wernew2cruising]

I agree - cash. HOWEVER, one cruise I was on, the waitress mentioned a chocolate bar she really liked, so we bought one for her. Not a tip replacement, but an extra thanks. Doesn't take up cabin space and something we knew she would really like.

This is very thoughtful. How did that come up in conversation? I would really like to do something like this for the ones who make our next trip special.