Room service tipping

[ClaireRuss]

Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters?

[Winifred 22]

9 minutes ago, ClaireRuss said:

Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters?

I don’t tip room service. I feel that is included in the gratuities. 

[david63]

9 minutes ago, Winifred 22 said:

I don’t tip room service. I feel that is included in the gratuities. 

Agreed

[2Oldpeopleinlove]

We give a couple of dollars simply because there is no life before magic bean juice!

 

[BklynBoy8]

3 hours ago, ClaireRuss said:

Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters?

 

We given them 2 or 3 dollars for service.

 

Maybe 5 if bringing items for two passengers in the same cabin.

 

It is a separate service coming from a separate prep kitchen and delivered to the cabin. We appreciate their service especially when order is much appreciated in less time then expected. 

 

It's really up to the passenger thoughts of the type of service rendered. But know they appreciate it.

[Victoria2]

We don't tip for room service as we give our butler something at the end of the cruise as our personal thank you. If not in QG, we would follow BklynBoy8 's mode of thought.

[tiggis]

To answer the OP’s question, tips in any major currency are fine. The crew have currency exchange facilities. I used pounds on a recent cruise (though not for room service, which we did not have).

[exlondoner]

12 hours ago, ClaireRuss said:

Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters?

No tipping for room service.

Euros fine.

[PORT ROYAL]

14 hours ago, ClaireRuss said:

Just wondering what would be customary for a tip to the person bringing you some room service food, e.g. for breakfast or snacks? I know the ship runs on dollars, but would euros be acceptable to give for a cruise in european waters?

It is customary for the individual to do only what they feel comfortable with.  
(The chatter on this site regarding tipping will never change a persons entrenched mindset)
Maybe zero, it could be $2/5 for drinks only, $5/10 for drinks/light food (Breakfast) or $10/20 when multi course dining in the evening.  It’s one’s money, do whatever one wishes.

Personally believe in the thought of “what goes around……”

A gratuity will be appreciated in Legal Tender of US$ or €

 

 

 

 

[Underwatr]

I tip a dollar or two (more on Christmas day) but it's definitely not required.

$5/10 for breakfast? Definitely not required.

[BklynBoy8]

7 hours ago, PORT ROYAL said:

It is customary for the individual to do only what they feel comfortable with.  

 

Agree.......

[ClaireRuss]

Thanks for all the replies folks! 

[devolve]

There is no pressure to tip. Staff quickly bring in the food and exit just as quickly no waiting for a tip. 

[Germancruiser]

Even if they don´t expect a tip, I always give 2 or 3 Dollars for the " extra mile" they have to walk. I usually do room service for breakfast.

[BklynBoy8]

2 hours ago, devolve said:

There is no pressure to tip. Staff quickly bring in the food and exit just as quickly no waiting for a tip. 

 

Unfortunately we did not experience that on our last 2 sailings. They even offered to set up the table for us. 

 

Really never experienced at hit and run staff member.

[devolve]

They were very courteous and efficient.