Tipping on Allure of the seas:

[sparklymermaid]

I am confused over tipping. Last time we cruised we were given envelopes for a;; stations. I read the information on RC website, but still confused. Is it automatically charged to our credit card we will be using or do we still need cash in hand for tips?

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[Clarea]

I am confused over tipping. Last time we cruised we were given envelopes for a;; stations. I read the information on RC website, but still confused. Is it automatically charged to our credit card we will be using or do we still need cash in hand for tips?

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Tips for your stateroom attendant and helpers, plus your dining staff are automatically added to you onboard account on a daily basis. This currently comes to $12 per day per person if you are in a JS or below.

Edited April 27, 2015 by clarea

[JessyCruises]

It is automatic. You will be given "wow" envelopes if you want to give someone extra

[ryano]

Is it automatically charged to our credit card we will be using or do we still need cash in hand for tips?

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A daily amount of 12.00 per person (a little if in JS or above suites) will be automatically billed to your Seapass onboard account for gratuities. Any cash you want to give out will totally be at your own discretion.

 

Some people have the daily gratuities removed from their onboard account and just pay in cash. Personally, I leave the daily amounts in place and give cash for any "above and beyond" service.

[LilBlackDress]

As others have said its billed daily etc and the 'wow' envelopes for a lil extra.

 

But I wanted to add.... if you are ordering room service it is nice to have cash available. Casino money and also excursion tip money.

[sparklymermaid]

Thank you for answers:)

[griffy116]

Tips for room service are not included in the daily gratuities so if you use room service, you should tip in cash with each delivery. Size of tip depends on how much you order. I usually only get coffee in the mornings and I tip a couple of $1's. We have a couple of 20 somethings and they like to order pizza and a few of the cookies later at night. They usually tip $5 for their order, just to give you a couple of examples.

[SAVVO]

Are the tips given in dollars or euro on a europe cruise? also what currency in the casino?

[Clarea]

Are the tips given in dollars or euro on a europe cruise? also what currency in the casino?

Casino is always USD. Tips are your choice, the crew are probably happy with any currency they can spend locally.

[Foxy lady]

Tips for room service are not included in the daily gratuities so if you use room service, you should tip in cash with each delivery. Size of tip depends on how much you order. I usually only get coffee in the mornings and I tip a couple of $1's. We have a couple of 20 somethings and they like to order pizza and a few of the cookies later at night. They usually tip $5 for their order, just to give you a couple of examples.

 

I get a bunch of $2.00 bills before I leave on a trip (readily available at no extra charge from any bank). Saves carrying a bunch of one's around and everyone seems to appreciate them more. Easy to tip porters, too, when you have those bills.

[fenton04]

I like the two dollar bills likewise and my bank seems happy to get them off their Hands.