bassetdaddy Posted February 22, 2005 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2005 One thing I have never done in 18 cruises is get a massage and doggone it, this is the time! Can anyone give me an idea what they would give their spa attendant in the way of a gratuity? I am a 15-20% restaurant tipper and want to reward nice service while neither looking cheap nor like I think I am The Donald. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindygad Posted February 22, 2005 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2005 15-20% would be fine. Try the hot stone massage it was awesome! Once you begin it will become part of cruising. Enjoy Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lois R Posted February 22, 2005 #3 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi:) You can always tip extra, but I believe when it comes to Spa items, whether it be a massage or a hair cut in the salon, there is an automatic 15% added to your bill. Maybe someone can 2nd this, or correct me if I am wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuggers Posted February 22, 2005 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2005 On the ship they add 10% to spa services which is about the going tip here is south ga. When I get a $50 massage I tip $5 here. Also I think it depends on how bad you look naked! LOL! (based on that I don't have enough money to get a massage! ROFL!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goouchjac Posted February 22, 2005 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Hi:) You can always tip extra, but I believe when it comes to Spa items, whether it be a massage or a hair cut in the salon, there is an automatic 15% added to your bill.Maybe someone can 2nd this, or correct me if I am wrong. You are right Lois,,,I don't tip extra:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXASMUNK Posted February 22, 2005 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2005 Suzan tips generously..on one condition...everytime they try to sell her something, she reduces the tip..she tells them that up front....she then gets a really great massage without the constant sales pitch for oils, creams, blah, blah, blah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxana Posted March 13, 2005 #7 Share Posted March 13, 2005 Lois R, I am sure you are right about the 15% gratuity added for tip. My husband and I have never tipped the masseuse because the tip is included in what they charge you. Once I did elect an extra procedure that the masseuse presented to me, and then later realized that time had been taken out from the massage to do it, so I had paid extra on my time! My husband, who is a veteran of massage therapy, claims he has never gotten a good massage on a ship, but I am more generous in my evaluation. I, too, hate the sales pitches. Any time they take to try to sell something is on your time!:mad: Lois R, we are cruising on the Summit April 1st. I wish you were going to be taking that one because from reading a number of your posts here, I think you would be a hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveMan53 Posted March 14, 2005 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2005 Nice pic of the Bassett. I have one too. He's an old-timer now, 15 years old but still a great companion. Check the pic on my profile.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabreezer Posted March 14, 2005 #9 Share Posted March 14, 2005 10% is the land based industry standard for Salon and Spa services however I've seen some upscale resorts automatically add 20%! The nerve they have since the prices are already sky high. I don't remember if it's automatically included on Celebrity ships but when in doubt, 10% is appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newmexicoNita Posted March 15, 2005 #10 Share Posted March 15, 2005 the 15% added automatically to your bill should be acceptable and no more expected. On two occassions I did tip more: once cause I didn't realize the 15% had been added, (bet she loved me) the second time because the treatment and the gal were above anything I could have expected. NMNita Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazerboy Posted March 15, 2005 #11 Share Posted March 15, 2005 My system's pretty simple- When they ask if my wife is enjoying the cruise, I know they're not paying attention!:D (Honestly, I add a little if the service is spectacular, but other that that, just sign and go.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxana Posted March 15, 2005 #12 Share Posted March 15, 2005 <the 15% added automatically to your bill should be acceptable and no more expected.> Agree! We tip extra if we get extra good service, otherwise, the 15% is sufficient. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb C. Posted March 15, 2005 #13 Share Posted March 15, 2005 Last Nov. on the Zenith, I had a pedicure and manicure for $70.00 they added a 10% tip for a total charged to my card for $77.00. Just ask at the spa desk while waiting for services. They explained the tip, etc. to me. Enjoy!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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