duquephart

1 minute ago, broker1217 said:

There are no statistics on what % of people opt-out of the automatic gratuities on Viking Ocean Cruises.

That is why folks recommended you try google---we simply can't answer your question.

 

I HAVE read of many Viking customers who add additional, individual tips on top of the automatic gratuity (i.e.. room service, room steward, maitre d'). 

Fair enough. Sorry to have turned this into yet another pissing contest on tipping.

1 minute ago, jiminyC_fan said:

Because it appears that you are wanting statistics to help with your view of tips, may I suggest you google.  Many of us here believe in the tipping the staff and you seem not interested in the answers that you are getting.

I too believe in tipping the staff, that's not the issue. I am not interested in the "answers" I am getting because they do not address the question I asked. Is this difficult to understand?

43 minutes ago, ropomo said:

A quick search of this forum will reveal that this is a hot button topic.  To put is simply, you may opt out, change the amount, or tip individually at your discretion.  Tipping is a personal matter and opinions cover the spectrum.  You should let your conscience be your guide.  No one will know what you did and you will not know what others do, as it should be.

I suppose that answers some question, but not the one I asked.

44 minutes ago, TruJeffie said:

If you search in this forum you can find many posts about this policy. It is pretty standard policy for cruise lines to either include gratuities in your fare or to automatically add them to your account. Please remember that a tip pool is shared by more than just the people that are customer facing. Dishwashers, cleaning staff etc. 

I suppose that answers some question, but not the one I asked.