Do crews have a bank onboard?

In another thread there is much discussion about crew members not wanting $2 bills for tips as they are hard to use.

I would have thought there would be some sort of banking arrangements for crew members onboard as all those cash tips in crew quarters might be troublesome. Seems that would be an easy service to offer. Anyone know?

Good question, I have always wondered about that.

In another thread there is much discussion about crew members not wanting $2 bills for tips as they are hard to use.

 

I would have thought there would be some sort of banking arrangements for crew members onboard as all those cash tips in crew quarters might be troublesome. Seems that would be an easy service to offer. Anyone know?

One method at their disposal is to use the onboard kiosk to load cash (tips, etc.) directly into their onboard account.

Oh, and by the way . . . the kiosk does recognize a $2 US currency bill as such, so for the naysayers who declare that crew members hate them, or they are a pain in the hindquarters . . . it just ain't so.

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One method at their disposal is to use the onboard kiosk to load cash (tips, etc.) directly into their onboard account.

 

 

 

Oh, and by the way . . . the kiosk does recognize a $2 US currency bill as such, so for the naysayers who declare that crew members hate them, or they are a pain in the hindquarters . . . it just ain't so.

 

 

 

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Saw that as well on the behind the fun tour. How did you get a pic?

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How did you get a pic?

 

The kiosk in the picture is in a passenger area. Above the atrium, in front of the shops, and near the casino.

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The crew does not have a bank onboard. All their banking is done through carnival in Miami or their banks at home. They do have onboard accounts they can use against their Miami accounts they do have an officer onboard that takes care of their banking needs

The kiosks in passenger areas are only accessible by crew who have passenger area privileges which DOES NOT include housekeeping and wait staff.

Why make it difficult for crew to use their tip money?

The kiosks in passenger areas are only accessible by crew who have passenger area privileges which DOES NOT include housekeeping and wait staff.

 

Why make it difficult for crew to use their tip money?

I truly don't think it's the intention of anyone to make the process difficult.

I don't know it it's the same on all CCL vessels (nor would I care to research), but on some ships there is an identically functioning kiosk in crew quarters below passenger decks.

For those table players in the casino who offer their bar servers a $1 or $5 casino chip, that will also require an additional transaction behind-the-scenes, but I personally believe the intention was noble . . . and convenient for the player at that moment.

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I truly don't think it's the intention of anyone to make the process difficult.

 

I don't know it it's the same on all CCL vessels (nor would I care to research), but on some ships there is an identically functioning kiosk in crew quarters below passenger decks.

 

For those table players in the casino who offer their bar servers a $1 or $5 casino chip, that will also require an additional transaction behind-the-scenes, but I personally believe the intention was noble . . . and convenient for the player at that moment.

 

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Exactly. I can't help but wonder, do the same people that feel tipping with $2.00 bills is rude realize how rude they sound criticizing others for trying to do a nice thing?

I truly don't think it's the intention of anyone to make the process difficult.

 

I don't know it it's the same on all CCL vessels (nor would I care to research), but on some ships there is an identically functioning kiosk in crew quarters below passenger decks.

 

For those table players in the casino who offer their bar servers a $1 or $5 casino chip, that will also require an additional transaction behind-the-scenes, but I personally believe the intention was noble . . . and convenient for the player at that moment.

 

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There may be a crew kiosk in the crew area which then is shared by 1500+ crew. The point us anti $2 poster s are trying to make it that passengers make an extra effort to go get $2 bills to pass out as tips so they stand out from the other guests. They are under the impression that this extra effort is extra appreciated and are seemingly unaware that they are just creating a problem for the crew. Just get $1s and give them 2.

There may be a crew kiosk in the crew area which then is shared by 1500+ crew. The point us anti $2 poster s are trying to make it that passengers make an extra effort to go get $2 bills to pass out as tips so they stand out from the other guests. They are under the impression that this extra effort is extra appreciated and are seemingly unaware that they are just creating a problem for the crew. Just get $1s and give them 2.

The fallacy in your thought process, in no way was I trying to "STAND OUT" in giving $2.00 bills. In fact, I was trying to do something nice for people that I wanted to tip, and was wrongly told it was simpler for the staff to receive one two dollar bill rather than two one dollar bills. As far as "EXTRA EFFORT" how is it extra effort to ask a teller for $2.00 bills instead of an equal amount of $1.00 dollar bills? Please stop assuming you know the motives of others, and I'll do my best to read your comments and not think you're trying to be intentionally rude.

do they still print $2 bills? I haven't seen one in years.

My thing is I tip big upfront. My housekeeper and my Waiter get a $20 at the beginning. (I prefer assigned tables and meal times)

After that, they seem to provide even more excellent service and depending on my mood, I may match the tip again on the last day.

I do keep ones to hand out as well.

I haven't been on a CCL since '09, but on NCL no body could take cash for any payment, so I just used to card to tip. I always preferred paying for my liquor in cash, that card can catch up to you if you are not watching your accounts.

I wouldn't want to be paid on my job or tipped (if I had that type of job) in $2 bills. As I said in the other thread, I didn't even know they were still being made. These woekers see thousands of passengers every week. I don't need to be special to them, and I would rather give them a tip they can use without any chance of hassle. $1s, 5s, and 10 dollar bills. Keep it simple.

I wouldn't want to be paid on my job or tipped (if I had that type of job) in $2 bills. As I said in the other thread, I didn't even know they were still being made. These woekers see thousands of passengers every week. I don't need to be special to them, and I would rather give them a tip they can use without any chance of hassle. $1s, 5s, and 10 dollar bills. Keep it simple.

I wouldn't care. I would just like the reward. Thinking about it though, given a choice I'd rather have 25 $2.00 bills over 50 $1.00 bills. Then again, money is money to me and I would just like to have it! LOL

I guarantee it bothers those of you on here much more than it bothers the ships crew. Cash is cash - whether its $1 or $2.

The fallacy in your thought process, in no way was I trying to "STAND OUT" in giving $2.00 bills. In fact, I was trying to do something nice for people that I wanted to tip, and was wrongly told it was simpler for the staff to receive one two dollar bill rather than two one dollar bills. As far as "EXTRA EFFORT" how is it extra effort to ask a teller for $2.00 bills instead of an equal amount of $1.00 dollar bills? Please stop assuming you know the motives of others, and I'll do my best to read your comments and not think you're trying to be intentionally rude.

You really needed to work up offense if you find facts rude. Giving crew unusable currency is the same as not tipping. In the very little time off they have, running around to exchange $2 bills for spendable $1, $5, $10, etc.is extra effort being imposed upon folks who already work very hard. They cannot use the $2 bills in ports without finding a bank. Those are facts.

I guarantee it bothers those of you on here much more than it bothers the ships crew. Cash is cash - whether its $1 or $2.

I don't know how you can guarantee that. $2 bills are rarely used in the U.S. I don't know why anyone would think it no big deal to use as a tip for crew on a cruise ship. Do what you like of course. I will continue to tip in $1s, 5s, and 10s.

You really needed to work up offense if you find facts rude. Giving crew unusable currency is the same as not tipping. In the very little time off they have, running around to exchange $2 bills for spendable $1, $5, $10, etc.is extra effort being imposed upon folks who already work very hard. They cannot use the $2 bills in ports without finding a bank. Those are facts.

The whole point of my question was to debunk the idea that a $2 bill tip is a problem.

First of all, they of course can use them in town. They can also deposit on the ship.

Many who tip $2 bills are probably tipping double as many only tip one.

I have a high degree of confidence that crew members regularly make on board deposits as keeping cash lying about simply isn't prudent - whether deposits are of one or two dollar bills (probably a whole wad of varying denominations) simply wouldn't matter.

You really needed to work up offense if you find facts rude. Giving crew unusable currency is the same as not tipping. In the very little time off they have, running around to exchange $2 bills for spendable $1, $5, $10, etc.is extra effort being imposed upon folks who already work very hard. They cannot use the $2 bills in ports without finding a bank. Those are facts.

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The fallacy in your thought process, in no way was I trying to "STAND OUT" in giving $2.00 bills. In fact, I was trying to do something nice for people that I wanted to tip, and was wrongly told it was simpler for the staff to receive one two dollar bill rather than two one dollar bills. As far as "EXTRA EFFORT" how is it extra effort to ask a teller for $2.00 bills instead of an equal amount of $1.00 dollar bills? Please stop assuming you know the motives of others, and I'll do my best to read your comments and not think you're trying to be intentionally rude.

Ok, let's try this again. You made statements that I found rude, and they weren't based on "facts" but on your statement that someone is using $2.00 bills to "stand out" and that you also mentioned it was "extra effort" to go to a bank and get $2.00 bills again, not factual. Lastly, it's not "unusable" currency. I was unaware it was difficult for the crew to spend $2.00 bills, but that doesn't make is unusable. With that said, I also want to add, we used $2.00 bills in both Cozumel and Grand Cayman with no issues what so ever.

 

Many who tip $2 bills are probably tipping double as many only tip one.

Exactly!

I would like to add, now that I know it's a potential problem I will not use $2.00 bills. I was only using them to be nice because I had read they were a good way to tip the room service people, as well as the baggage people nicely. If someone set me up suggesting it and I fell for it, for that I'm sorry. I will not apologize though for trying to reward the hardworking staff, and I certainly will not accept the suggestion I was doing so to "stand out" or make life difficult for those same workers. That suggestion is offensive and rude, which I believe was the intent of some of the posters here on this forum.

 

I have a high degree of confidence that crew members regularly make on board deposits as keeping cash lying about simply isn't prudent - whether deposits are of one or two dollar bills (probably a whole wad of varying denominations) simply wouldn't matter.

I'm with you. To think the crew just keep all that cash around is laughable to me. It's not like they go ashore at every port and live it up. They can get most of their personal necessities at the crew store onboard where they can use their account. We all know they send the vast majority of their income home. That includes tips cash or otherwise.

Someone mentioned that the only crew allowed to use the machines in guest areas are those who have access to guest areas. How, pray tell are any crew members not allowed in passenger areas collecting cash tips?

I am sure that whatever money they get, they can figure out what o do with it.

We use $2 bills all the time on a cruise and will keep using them. Never have had a problem spending them in any place on a cruise and never with the crew members on the ship. And yes they do still make the 2 dollar bill. I have used 1 dollar coins and have had them question if that was real american money, so go figure. Just tip anyway you like as long as it is real money.

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I'm with you. To think the crew just keep all that cash around is laughable to me. It's not like they go ashore at every port and live it up. They can get most of their personal necessities at the crew store onboard where they can use their account. We all know they send the vast majority of their income home. That includes tips cash or otherwise.

 

Someone mentioned that the only crew allowed to use the machines in guest areas are those who have access to guest areas. How, pray tell are any crew members not allowed in passenger areas collecting cash tips?

 

I am sure that whatever money they get, they can figure out what o do with it.

Much of the crew including housekeeping, wait staff, maintenance, are not permitted to be in guest areas unless working. They are strictly forbidden to be in lobby, Lido. Casino, and other guest areas.

And yes, many crew keep large amounts of cash until they are able to convert it to send it home.

There are a number of books written by past staff members who share this information.

I guarantee it bothers those of you on here much more than it bothers the ships crew. Cash is cash - whether its $1 or $2.

I think there are a lot of things here on CC that bother people that are highly bizarre. Who cares? With some of these fetishes and quirks, it's no wonder the divorce rate is so high.