sverigecruiser Posted May 25, 2017 #51 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The salary at any level is irrelevant. You do not 'need to make up for' anything. That is not how it works. So I never have to tip unless the service is excellent, good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabincop Posted May 25, 2017 #52 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Honest to God who cares what they make. Your on a cruise, you chose the Haven, you know tips aren't included for your butler & concierge. Don't be a tightwad & don't over think. Geezzz Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moby0215 Posted May 25, 2017 #53 Share Posted May 25, 2017 The salary at any level is irrelevant. You do not 'need to make up for' anything. That is not how it works. I think the point they are trying to make is... Here in the USA the tips provided to servers etc. is what brings their "salaries" at least up to minimum wage. Their hourly wage is well below minimum because the restaurant or what have you knows they will be making said tips. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murse09 Posted May 26, 2017 #54 Share Posted May 26, 2017 HI everyone Haven been on a few cruises, making friends with staff and recently having land friends that worked or working for different cruise companies, their information on this could shed some light. On some, as I can't speak for all major lines, the butler does not receive an hourly rate. They are solely paid by tips. They do not pool share their tips, however, they do work 24hrs and only are assigned to one or two cabins. A fantastic tip is 100 per person while I've heard average tip is 35-50 per guest. So say 200 per week. Some lines do give a stiffen of 30-40 per month so in average a butler will make around the 900 mark. Now consider if they were on land in major cities this would be an weekly amount on base with other perks and bonus. Again, some inside info. As i am not a butler on the ship nor have I done taxes for any butlers on a ship, please take this as info shared but not proven to ad solute fact, but it is what our family and friends consider when we have had butler service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted May 26, 2017 #55 Share Posted May 26, 2017 HI everyoneHaven been on a few cruises, making friends with staff and recently having land friends that worked or working for different cruise companies, their information on this could shed some light. On some, as I can't speak for all major lines, the butler does not receive an hourly rate. They are solely paid by tips. They do not pool share their tips, however, they do work 24hrs and only are assigned to one or two cabins. A fantastic tip is 100 per person while I've heard average tip is 35-50 per guest. So say 200 per week. Some lines do give a stiffen of 30-40 per month so in average a butler will make around the 900 mark. Now consider if they were on land in major cities this would be an weekly amount on base with other perks and bonus. Again, some inside info. As i am not a butler on the ship nor have I done taxes for any butlers on a ship, please take this as info shared but not proven to ad solute fact, but it is what our family and friends consider when we have had butler service You really don't believe that a butler is assigned only one or two cabins, do you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buggins0402 Posted May 26, 2017 #56 Share Posted May 26, 2017 You really don't believe that a butler is assigned only one or two cabins, do you? If so, it would be one of the easiest jobs on the ship, given some people in these cabins might not use their services or use them very lightly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted May 26, 2017 #57 Share Posted May 26, 2017 HI everyoneHaven been on a few cruises, making friends with staff and recently having land friends that worked or working for different cruise companies, their information on this could shed some light. On some, as I can't speak for all major lines, the butler does not receive an hourly rate. They are solely paid by tips. They do not pool share their tips, however, they do work 24hrs and only are assigned to one or two cabins. A fantastic tip is 100 per person while I've heard average tip is 35-50 per guest. So say 200 per week. Some lines do give a stiffen of 30-40 per month so in average a butler will make around the 900 mark. Now consider if they were on land in major cities this would be an weekly amount on base with other perks and bonus. Again, some inside info. As i am not a butler on the ship nor have I done taxes for any butlers on a ship, please take this as info shared but not proven to ad solute fact, but it is what our family and friends consider when we have had butler service This information may apply to some cruise ships, doubtful, but is DOES NOT apply to NCL and their butlers. Not even close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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