Suna Posted July 15, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 15, 2017 So I know that tips/gratuities are prepaid, but is there anything that you take small bills for? Are there any tips that you still give on the ship or off? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyguy Posted July 15, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I do bring extra cash to tip individuals that go above and beyond. This is not required but my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted July 15, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 15, 2017 do not forget the porters that take your luggage at the terminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted July 15, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I bring small bills for several uses - to tip porters, tip cab drivers, tip tour guides, and to use for souvenirs (most of the islands accept USD but may not be able to make change in it). Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted July 15, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I give extra cash tip to the room steward if the service is within our expectations. We also give tips to drivers and porters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted July 15, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2017 If I have occupied a spot at a bar for a substantial period and the bartender has been friendly and paid attention to me, I leave him or her a couple of bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckynana Posted July 15, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We also tip for room service every morning... Sent from my SM-T350 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 15, 2017 #8 Share Posted July 15, 2017 We bring small bills for bartenders and servers. Bigger bills for porters and tour guides. Bigger bills for room stewards. and Bigger bills for butlers and concierge. Then there is just spending money while ashore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin&Relaxin Posted July 15, 2017 #9 Share Posted July 15, 2017 If you are in a Haven cabin, the butler and concierge get tipped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted July 15, 2017 #10 Share Posted July 15, 2017 So I know that tips/gratuities are prepaid, but is there anything that you take small bills for? Are there any tips that you still give on the ship or off? Sent from my iPhone using Forums It's all up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGal999 Posted July 15, 2017 #11 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You don't even know what you have started here. Search 'gratuities' and find the long thread and posts entered earlier. It gets heated ... to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dekohman Posted July 15, 2017 #12 Share Posted July 15, 2017 If you are taking advantage of the UBP, tipping bartenders is a great way to be remembered and maybe get better service. It worked amazingly well for us last fall! Sent from my XT1575 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StknCPA Posted July 15, 2017 #13 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You don't even know what you have started here. Search 'gratuities' and find the long thread and posts entered earlier. It gets heated ... to say the least. Summarized as you are a sucker if you tip or a jerk if you don't. Fleshed out with some you're just a richie-rich versus you're just a tightwad. Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suna Posted July 15, 2017 Author #14 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You know incorrectly. The DSC can be prepaid if you choose to do so but that is completely different than tips which (other than the 18% required on packages) is 100% optional. There is noting that you 'should' or 'should not' give as a tip. It is all up to what you choose to give, how, much, and to whom. I personally tip my server at each meal and for each drink delivered when not dining. I also tip the cabin steward. Others tip as they deem appropriate. Thanks ... I have never been anywhere except Disney and just want to get it all right. I don't want to leave out or over do (does that make sense) Waht about taxi or Uber drivers? What about people taking your luggage? I would feel bad if I should be tipping and don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanger727 Posted July 15, 2017 #15 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You know incorrectly. The DSC can be prepaid if you choose to do so but that is completely different than tips which (other than the 18% required on packages) is 100% optional. There is noting that you 'should' or 'should not' give as a tip. It is all up to what you choose to give, how, much, and to whom. I personally tip my server at each meal and for each drink delivered when not dining. I also tip the cabin steward. Others tip as they deem appropriate. OP, this guy is a troll. I ignore him. He's on a personal crusade and thinks other people should join him. If you pay the DSC, your wait staff and room steward won't expect anything additional. If they go above and beyond and you want to tip something additional you can, but there's no need to walk around the ship with cash, handing it out left and right. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 15, 2017 #16 Share Posted July 15, 2017 There is no need to bring wads of small bills...larger denominations are much easier to carry...you can break them down on the ship. While there is no need to tip additionally, you may, if you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted July 15, 2017 #17 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks ... I have never been anywhere except Disney and just want to get it all right. I don't want to leave out or over do (does that make sense) Waht about taxi or Uber drivers? What about people taking your luggage? I would feel bad if I should be tipping and don't.Usually taxi drivers are tipped, 15%-20%. I don't do Urber, so have no idea there. Porters who take your bags usually get tipped $1 or $2 a bag. As far as on the ship, it is really up to you if you want to tip any of the crew. If you feel somone has gone above and beyond for you and you want to reward them, they would certainly appreciate it. Any tipping should be based on service rendered and, of course, your budget, but don't feel you have to tip someone on the ship, because others do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmang Posted July 15, 2017 #18 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Including a tip with a request at the piano bar show will greatly increase the chance that your song choice will be performed. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suna Posted July 15, 2017 Author #19 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Thanks everyone ... I think I got it :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I remove the auto gratuity and use small bill. I had all seven nights in the specialty restaurants so had already paid for dinner tips in the package and don't feel it's appropriate to double tip. I tipped at Breakfast and lunch and gave the cabin steward $3.50 PP PD in cash the last day. I found the service superior to previous cruises where I'd left the auto gratuity intact. As a side note about porters. I tip $1 per bag . These are union long shore men that earn an above average hourly rate but American custom dictate a tip anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted July 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I remove the auto gratuity and use small bill. I had all seven nights in the specialty restaurants so had already paid for dinner tips in the package and don't feel it's appropriate to double tip. I tipped at Breakfast and lunch and gave the cabin steward $3.50 PP PD in cash the last day. I found the service superior to previous cruises where I'd left the auto gratuity intact. As a side note about porters. I tip $1 per bag . These are union long shore men that earn an above average hourly rate but American custom dictate a tip anyway. You should never remove your daily service charge. You are cheating all of the behind the scenes crew members who work equally are to ensure that you have a wonderful cruise. Pay the DSC and don't be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzsnooze Posted July 15, 2017 #22 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You should never remove your daily service charge. You are cheating all of the behind the scenes crew members who work equally are to ensure that you have a wonderful cruise. Pay the DSC and don't be cheap. You can pay it for me if you feel so strongly. It's my responsibility to tip those that serve me, not behind the scenes which is the cruise lines responsibility. As long as people take on the roll of employer instead of just as a tipper the cruise lines will take advantage. When' the last time you went into a back room room to tip any body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted July 15, 2017 You should never remove your daily service charge. You are cheating all of the behind the scenes crew members who work equally are to ensure that you have a wonderful cruise. Pay the DSC and don't be cheap. The laundry staff furnish a clean sheet every week, and their job consists of picling up one corner of a wet sheet and placing on a conveyor. It comes out dried and folded. Same procedure with towels. How much tip do you suggest they should be tipped for that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swedish weave Posted July 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted July 15, 2017 False premise, the DSC is NOT a tip. It used to be tips. When did it change? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mdgary Posted July 15, 2017 #25 Share Posted July 15, 2017 I remove the auto gratuity and use small bill. I had all seven nights in the specialty restaurants so had already paid for dinner tips in the package and don't feel it's appropriate to double tip. I tipped at Breakfast and lunch and gave the cabin steward $3.50 PP PD in cash the last day. I found the service superior to previous cruises where I'd left the auto gratuity intact. As a side note about porters. I tip $1 per bag . These are union long shore men that earn an above average hourly rate but American custom dictate a tip anyway. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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