Cruisingadvice101 Posted August 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted August 17, 2014 1- tip about $20 pp on the first day, this will get him going 2- then tip about $7pp/day (adds up, 5 suffices) 3- if he is helping with luggage for disembarkation, an extra $15pp will make sure he is known for what he has done. Best service you can get usually. more econominal, near as effective 15/3/10 will get him good service also, even though it will be nothing big. Tested on Norwegian Gem, and Norwegian Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CasinoCruzGirl Posted August 17, 2014 #2 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneauWhatIMean Posted August 17, 2014 #3 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What??? Exactly. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAAAmerican Posted August 17, 2014 #4 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Are you on a Ship? Y0U have to be kidding , oh it is not April First yet.. Tested in the Real World as a Passenger.. since A.D> 1955:eek: 1- tip about $20 pp on the first day, this will get him going2- then tip about $7pp/day (adds up, 5 suffices) 3- if he is helping with luggage for disembarkation, an extra $15pp will make sure he is known for what he has done. Best service you can get usually. more econominal, near as effective 15/3/10 will get him good service also, even though it will be nothing big. Tested on Norwegian Gem, and Norwegian Breakaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_eunice1 Posted August 17, 2014 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Time to get out the popcorn Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted August 17, 2014 #6 Share Posted August 17, 2014 In the off chance that this thread is supposed to be serious, I want to say that I have ALWAYS had fantastic suite experiences, and I have NEVER tipped the first day, the second day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted August 17, 2014 #7 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) I tip the Butler $20 as soon as I get to the room for taking care of my precruise incidentals & I bring a couple of hundred in singles (drink servers though my favorite servers will get 5's) & 5's (coffee/Breakfast) as I tip everyone as I am served and then I tip big at the end. I do find that by tipping in O'Sheean's does get me faster service, I always stop by for a Pepsi (using soda card) before bed and there will be 20 people at the bar and my Pepsi will be in my hand in under a minute, it does make a big difference in service (though not necessarily in the Haven where the service is already exceptional) but in the bars, casino, yes the servers will seek out the tippers before the non-tippers, it's just a fact of life. Edited August 17, 2014 by iimmie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastalbreezes Posted August 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted August 17, 2014 In the off chance that this thread is supposed to be serious, I want to say that I have ALWAYS had fantastic suite experiences, and I have NEVER tipped the first day, the second day... My thoughts exactly. And what the heck does "this will get him going" mean?? Is the OP implying that tipping on the first day is the only way to get "good service"? Ridiculous. Tracy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimS4210 Posted August 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted August 17, 2014 This oughta be good... :D Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardK Posted August 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Seems like this is a thread just for people to show off they have money to throw around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted August 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) 1- tip about $20 pp on the first day, this will get him going2- then tip about $7pp/day (adds up, 5 suffices) 3- if he is helping with luggage for disembarkation, an extra $15pp will make sure he is known for what he has done. Best service you can get usually. more econominal, near as effective 15/3/10 will get him good service also, even though it will be nothing big. Tested on Norwegian Gem, and Norwegian Breakaway. Did you also test giving the butler $70 at the end of the trip? Saying tested, would imply that you did different scenarios to come to your conclusion. Edited August 17, 2014 by NLH Arizona Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted August 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) Seems like this is a thread just for people to show off they have money to throw around. It has nothing to do with that, 1 of my first jobs was a waitress job and I can relate to the people in the service industry, they work very hard on their feet for long hours and getting paid crap by the employer, so yes I tip well because of it and yes I believe I get better service because I do. Edited August 17, 2014 by iimmie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medtech2 Posted August 17, 2014 #13 Share Posted August 17, 2014 It has nothing to do with that, 1 of my first jobs was a waitress job and I can relate to the people in the service industry, they work very hard on their feet for long hours and getting paid crap by the employer, so yes I tip well because of it and yes I believe I get better service because I do. But do you tip before or after service? I was a waitress also. I would roll my eyes if someone thought tipping first would get them better service than the next table... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robberts Posted August 17, 2014 #14 Share Posted August 17, 2014 1- tip about $20 pp on the first day, this will get him going2- then tip about $7pp/day (adds up, 5 suffices) 3- if he is helping with luggage for disembarkation, an extra $15pp will make sure he is known for what he has done. Best service you can get usually. more econominal, near as effective 15/3/10 will get him good service also, even though it will be nothing big. Tested on Norwegian Gem, and Norwegian Breakaway. Gets you a great cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjbdtz Posted August 17, 2014 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Gets you a great cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app So does the DSC, and an envelope to the butler & concierge at the end of the cruise (the contents of which they may not even realize until you've left the ship). . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 17, 2014 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2014 (edited) But do you tip before or after service? I was a waitress also. I would roll my eyes if someone thought tipping first would get them better service than the next table... It works for me. I have tipped my steward $20 upfront a couple of time as I had special request. Move the beds, bar soap , Elemis lotion etc. And more at towards the end of the cruise if I'm happy with services . I have always been happy so far. :D Edited August 17, 2014 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just4steven Posted August 17, 2014 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Seems like this is a thread just for people to show off they have money to throw around. Hmmm, quite possible, but could also be a money hungry cabin steward that was up late trying to find a way to make more money and these are the ships "he" will be working the next several months??? :rolleyes: Good try to the OP cabin steward in disguise, so here is your tip: when driving through the country side in the fall at 1:02 a.m. please use your bright headlights, this could save your life :D Now can someone pass me the popcorn please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_eunice1 Posted August 17, 2014 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hmmm, quite possible, but could also be a money hungry cabin steward that was up late trying to find a way to make more money and these are the ships "he" will be working the next several months??? :rolleyes: Good try to the OP cabin steward in disguise, so here is your tip: when driving through the country side in the fall at 1:02 a.m. please use your bright headlights, this could save your life :D Now can someone pass me the popcorn please? Passing the popcorn Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted August 17, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2014 But do you tip before or after service? I was a waitress also. I would roll my eyes if someone thought tipping first would get them better service than the next table... As I get my things, when I order room service I tip when they bring me my food/coffee, after I get a drink I tip, when I go to sign my check for the precruise items I tip. I don't just hand out money to random people as I walk by them if that is what your thinking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robberts Posted August 17, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2014 So does the DSC, and an envelope to the butler & concierge at the end of the cruise (the contents of which they may not even realize until you've left the ship). . Bet you if we were standing together during the week and I tipped before and you had not they walk over to me first. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casino Comp Chick Posted August 17, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Bet you if we were standing together during the week and I tipped before and you had not they walk over to me first. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Quite agree, I see it in the casino all the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted August 17, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice fish hook O.P., good way to reel in some of the regulars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted August 17, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 17, 2014 tipping guide (for all of you who want good service with the purchase of a suite) What if I desire terrible service? What should I do then, O wise one? Joined CC yesterday and already full of sage advice. Impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NMLady Posted August 17, 2014 #24 Share Posted August 17, 2014 In the off chance that this thread is supposed to be serious, I want to say that I have ALWAYS had fantastic suite experiences, and I have NEVER tipped the first day, the second day... I agree. IMO the advice is ridiculous. Simply tip on the last day, the amount dependent on service and your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Robberts Posted August 17, 2014 #25 Share Posted August 17, 2014 But wait if I did tip first and actually got GREAT service and had a SUPERB cruise and had nothing to complain about on cruise critic what would I do. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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