sawtooth Posted December 31, 2014 #1 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you are on a long voyage of 30+ days (or many b2bs) do you leave the auto tip on or remove it and tip as you see fit. We have always left auto tip on for our cruises but wondered if others do it differently on the more lengthly cruises We are not trying to short change anyone but just wondered. Also, is the cabin steward aware of wether or not you are auto tipping? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrockwitt Posted December 31, 2014 #2 Share Posted December 31, 2014 We always leave the auto tip on, no matter the cruise. We have been on 49+ days and did not remove the tip. They work hard and deserve it. If you feel someone did something special, then give a little extra. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted December 31, 2014 #3 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The general consensus here on CC is that the steward gets a list that shows autotip or no autotip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 31, 2014 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you are on a long voyage of 30+ days (or many b2bs) do you leave the auto tip on or remove it and tip as you see fit.We have always left auto tip on for our cruises but wondered if others do it differently on the more lengthly cruises We are not trying to short change anyone but just wondered. Also, is the cabin steward aware of wether or not you are auto tipping? Why would a long cruise be any different then a short cruise as far as tipping? Yes staff would know who removes the auto tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aquilegia Posted December 31, 2014 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Your steward and waiters will be performing the same service for you every day whether it's 4 days or 30 days. Why would you want to alter the daily amount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sawtooth Posted December 31, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Good grief! I never meant to give the impression that we wouldn't be compensating the ship crew. I had been reading some reviews of Austral/Asia cruises and it seems to be common for the passengers to remove auto-tip. Maybe it's a cultural thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted December 31, 2014 #7 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Good grief! I never meant to give the impression that we wouldn't be compensating the ship crew. I had been reading some reviews of Austral/Asia cruises and it seems to be common for the passengers to remove auto-tip. Maybe it's a cultural thing. Popcorn time ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skynight Posted December 31, 2014 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2014 We have been on a number of month long cruises, both single and b2b's. We always leave the hotel charge (auto-tip) in place plus we provide additional cash grats. at the end of our voyage. Leaving the auto-tip in place assures that ALL those that provide for your enjoyment are properly compensated. For example, I don't know how one could ever figure out what amounts and which waiters to tip in the buffet area. The auto tip takes care of this for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted December 31, 2014 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2014 We took two trips last year. One was 49 days and the other 48. We left the autotip for both and gave extra at the end of each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted December 31, 2014 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you are on a long voyage of 30+ days (or many b2bs) do you leave the auto tip on or remove it and tip as you see fit.We have always left auto tip on for our cruises but wondered if others do it differently on the more lengthly cruises We are not trying to short change anyone but just wondered. Also, is the cabin steward aware of wether or not you are auto tipping? I do 30 day + cruises... and always leave the auto tip in place Really I consider it part of the fare just like port and tax fees. You accept it as such plain and simple. Yes your stewards will be notified if you stop it and you get red flagged. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Off2China Posted December 31, 2014 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Good grief! I never meant to give the impression that we wouldn't be compensating the ship crew. I had been reading some reviews of Austral/Asia cruises and it seems to be common for the passengers to remove auto-tip. Maybe it's a cultural thing. For the most part, it is. (beg3yrs, please pass the popcorn :) ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSN-Travelers Posted December 31, 2014 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Good grief! I never meant to give the impression that we wouldn't be compensating the ship crew. I had been reading some reviews of Austral/Asia cruises and it seems to be common for the passengers to remove auto-tip. Maybe it's a cultural thing. The cruise industry, including Princess, does their passengers a disservice by calling it an "auto-tip" program. It is s supplement wage charge and should be rolled into the basic cost of the cruise. Cruises sailing from Australia & New Zealand include the auto-tip amount in the basic cost of the cruise because "tipping" isn't a part of the culture. The theory being that workers are paid a decent wage up front and provide a decent level of service without the "tip carrot". The Brits seem to share the same view. When we shop a cruise, we assume the daily auto-tip/hotel charge/service charge are part of the basic price of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 31, 2014 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2014 No difference between a 2- or 32-day cruise. The cabin steward will still clean your cabin, refresh everything and make up your bed 2x a day. The waitstaff in the dining room will still take your order and serve you. The buffet staff will still clean the tables and bring you hot and cold beverages and food if requested. If you remove the auto-tip and tip directly, that goes right into the tipping pool so you aren't really tipping them. It's kind of a tease and in the long run, short changes the staff who help you the most. It's often a cultural thing if someone removes the auto-tip but they're ignoring the "when in Rome" advice. As long as the onboard currency on the ship is in US$, US customs are followed. That includes tipping. :) Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxmantoo Posted December 31, 2014 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2014 (edited) From the Princess website ... "To simplify the tipping process for our guests, a discretionary gratuity of $12 per person for mini-suites and suites, and $11.50 per guest in all other staterooms per day (including children) will be automatically added to your shipboard account on a daily basis." It should be quite clear to anyone with a basic understanding of English that "per day" means each and every day ... :rolleyes: Edited December 31, 2014 by taxmantoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 31, 2014 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2014 For the most part, it is. (beg3yrs, please pass the popcorn :) ) Don't care for kernels getting stuck in my teeth, so could you please substitute something like a chocolate chip cookie? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waltd Posted December 31, 2014 #16 Share Posted December 31, 2014 If you are on a long voyage of 30+ days (or many b2bs) do you leave the auto tip on or remove it and tip as you see fit.We have always left auto tip on for our cruises but wondered if others do it differently on the more lengthly cruises We are not trying to short change anyone but just wondered. Also, is the cabin steward aware of wether or not you are auto tipping? Why didn't you do a CC search. This has been discussed to DEATH! Chocolate Chip cookies are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted December 31, 2014 #17 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I do 30 day + cruises... and always leave the auto tip in place Really I consider it part of the fare just like port and tax fees. You accept it as such plain and simple.Yes your stewards will be notified if you stop it and you get red flagged. Personally I don't care if you leave the auto tip in place or not, or if you accept it as part of the cruise fare. But what happens if you get red flagged?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted December 31, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yes leave the auto tip in place.... In reality it is like Port charges and Tax its one amount that can be considered part of the cruise fare. Princess does this to make the advertised price the lowest possible. Like buying a car you pay the list price doesn't not include tax, trans,licence, delivery etc.... And yes, if you pull the auto tip you get flagged and your service staff ALL know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted December 31, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Why didn't you do a CC search. This has been discussed to DEATH! Chocolate Chip cookies are on the way. Gotta be a better way. Virtual cookies don't work. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted December 31, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Yes leave the auto tip in place.... In reality it is like Port charges and Tax its one amount that can be considered part of the cruise fare. Princess does this to make the advertised price the lowest possible. Like buying a car you pay the list price doesn't not include tax, trans,licence, delivery etc.... And yes, if you pull the auto tip you get flagged and your service staff ALL know about it. So what does the crew do to you when you are flagged for removing the auto tip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4dC0w Posted December 31, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2014 Maybe the crew should be allowed to do less work on longer cruises too. The longer the cruise, the less towels you get replaced. I wish they just add tips to total cruise costs, then this discussion would never come up, again, and again, and again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted December 31, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The crew doesn't know who removed the auto tip. Those that say they do are using scare tactics to influence you to their way of tipping. I leave the auto tips intact unless there is a good reason to alter them. You need to do as you see fit and not what a bunch of strangers tell you to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky61 Posted December 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2014 The crew doesn't know who removed the auto tip. Those that say they do are using scare tactics to influence you to their way of tipping. I leave the auto tips intact unless there is a good reason to alter them. You need to do as you see fit and not what a bunch of strangers tell you to do. Well said, I agree with you, and I also leave the auto tip on unless there is a reason to remove it. I always find it interesting how so many on this forum don't suggest how you tip, but that you must tip, and tip the way they do. I'm still waiting for the one poster to respond what the crew will do to you after you have been flagged for removing the tip.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
custompcsys Posted December 31, 2014 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I'm still waiting for the one poster to respond what the crew will do to you after you have been flagged for removing the tip.;) They take you down into the engine room and make you shovel coal into the boilers...sheesh, everyone knows this... :rolleyes::D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 31, 2014 #25 Share Posted December 31, 2014 I wish they just add tips to total cruise costs, then this discussion would never come up, again, and again, and again.More convenient for you but the staff would take home less. There are several reasons why the tip isn't included except for cruises sailing in Australia. :) Pam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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