last minute question

[coldweathergirl]

We leave in just under a week to start our much anticipated vacation.

 

I have never sailed on a ship where all the gratuities are included. I'm wondering whether people still offer them when service is great or at the outset of the cruise to ensure good service. I know this is a touchy subject so I thought I should get opinions here before I possibly make a faux pas.

 

I honestly don't want to offend anyone but when I sailed on Celebrity and they included the gratuity on all alcoholic beverages, there was often an expectation of an additional tip.

 

Thanks so much for your help.

[mikenbob]

There truly is no expectation for additional tips on PG. On prior trips, we have given a little extra to a staff fund that is available to them in times of emergencies (handled this at the guest relations/reception desk) and another time our stewardess was so extraordinarily helpful that we gave have her a pair of inexpensive earrings.

[coldweathergirl]

Thanks Mikenbob. The fund sounds like an excellent way of saying thanks to the staff.