Christmas gifts for staff

[Drebbie]

We will be on NOS over Christmas. Is it appropriate to take small gifts for the room attendant? If so, any ideas? :confused:

[FLACRUISER99]

We will be on NOS over Christmas. Is it appropriate to take small gifts for the room attendant? If so, any ideas? :confused:

A green photo of one of our Presidents.

[matj2000]

Just tip them like on a normal cruise.

However one person said she gave the staff photo's of herself and husband.

That way the staff can show their family members their favorite passengers when they go home.

I thought that was odd.

[Lionesss]

The staff's cabins are smaller than ours.......little room.

 

If you want to do something extra...........how about extra money in a card.

 

Sea Ya

[cruisePAC]

A green photo of one of our Presidents.

 

Haha. It took me a minute to understand this, but I chuckled when I did!

 

OP: Anytime a thead appears asking about ideas for gifts for crew members, the overwhelming response is: cash. Everyone likes it and everyone can always use more of it. :)

[Goes Cruising]

I love gift giving, but in this case, I have to agree with everyone. The crew works very hard for little wage. I don't know if you could possibly give them anything they would appreciate more than extra cash.

 

I do think a pretty card and a nice handwritten note helps convey your appreciation.

[looking4info]

A green photo of one of our Presidents.

 

So a photo of President Bush or Clinton would be a nice gift?

[FLACRUISER99]

So a photo of President Bush or Clinton would be a nice gift?

Ulysses Grant would be great.:eek:

[LucasLounger1]

I gave money on Christmas Day (as in not just the usual tip amount - a bonus).

 

Of course for many of the ship's staff, Christmas could be just another day and not the holiday it is for many of us.

[cb at sea]

Money is why they work, so a bonus tip is nice. They don't have room in the little cabins that they share with others for "stuff"....

 

I know at Christmas (or Thanksgiving, etc...) when I've had employers that gave me a turkey or ham, I would rather have had the cash.

[matj2000]

Giant stuffed teddy bears & animals work good.

[iheartbda]

Time to get out the caramel popcorn......and I don't mean to give to the crew.:D

 

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[dancinman66]

I usually take some small gifts for the

Ones I'm friends with plus room steward and waiter

 

 

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[Bookish Angel]

Some will be Muslim, Buddhists, Hindu, etc.

 

As others have said, cash is best.

[Drebbie]

Got it. thanks.

[OCruisers]

A green photo of one of our Presidents.

 

Always the BE$T! :D