mjmcgove Posted August 1, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Was wondering what would be a ballpark number to tip the room steward, everyone has different opinions on tips, I know, but I'd just like to get a number to base off of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted August 1, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Are you removing your automatic gratuities or asking how much additional to tip on top of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Was wondering what would be a ballpark number to tip the room steward, everyone has different opinions on tips, I know, but I'd just like to get a number to base off of We do prepaid tips and tip additionally to those that have been responsible for our awesome experience. The room steward tends to get $$ at the beginning when we ask him for ice in our Carnival cooler and then at the end of the cruise. This amount varies. It's whatever you're comfortable giving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #4 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Are you removing your automatic gratuities or asking how much additional to tip on top of them? Silly me for not thinking of asking that question when I responded. I hope that's not what they were saying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmcgove Posted August 1, 2016 Author #5 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I didn't do prepaid gratuities this time, but just wanted to know if that'd be a good number to tip them, or what would be a good number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 1, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Was wondering what would be a ballpark number to tip the room steward, everyone has different opinions on tips, I know, but I'd just like to get a number to base off of It all depends on there service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I didn't do prepaid gratuities this time, but just wanted to know if that'd be a good number to tip them, or what would be a good number The gratuities will be added near the end of your cruise on your sign and sail card. Please leave them on and if you want, tip additionally those that are responsible for your awesome vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryandmarge Posted August 1, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Was wondering what would be a ballpark number to tip the room steward, everyone has different opinions on tips, I know, but I'd just like to get a number to base off of I know that everyone feels differently on this subject. We have always left an envelope on our desk every morning with $10 in it for our room steward. The amount the ship automatically charges is shared by the whole crew. We have always interacted with our room steward and have gotten excellent service on every cruise we have been on. I can't say for sure it's because of the extra money we leave but it might help. The $5/ea for the two of us a day is a small charge when you consider what you pay for the cruise and excursions and I'm sure is appreciated by the hard working steward. But understand that this is just my opinion....I'm sure there are others who would disagree with me. So there really isn't a right or wrong answer to this one ... enjoy your travels and be safe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted August 1, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On my last cruise I had the Cabin steward from Hell and gave him nothing. On the prior cruise i had the best Cabin steward ever and tipped him accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 1, 2016 On my last cruise I had the Cabin steward from Hell and gave him nothing. On the prior cruise i had the best Cabin steward ever and tipped him accordingly. What made him the Cabin steward from Hell? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseLovah82 Posted August 1, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We gave an extra $20. We had great service but nothing that blew me away. In the future I will give extra or not depending on the service experience. Do what feels right to you not what others tell you do to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted August 1, 2016 #12 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We have never removed our gratuities. In 10 cruises we have had 9 room stewards who were very good and one who was just ok and we almost never saw. We tipped an additional $20 for the 9 very good ones and nothing extra for the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmcgove Posted August 1, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted August 1, 2016 so either way, the gratuities will be added to our account before the cruise ends? to which we will be able to remove or leave them there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted August 1, 2016 #14 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I keep my room neat and don't need ice and don't ask for anything special so I leave the auto tips and that's it. The couple of times I've needed something beyond routine service I give them anywhere from $2-$5 at the time of the request. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree.critter Posted August 1, 2016 #15 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I usually cruise solo, am very tidy so very little mess but I do love my towel animals. I prepay gratuities and usually give about 40 extra at the end of a 7 day cruise. I have always been well cared for by the stewards, they earn it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #16 Share Posted August 1, 2016 so either way, the gratuities will be added to our account before the cruise ends? to which we will be able to remove or leave them there? Yes, but why would you want to remove them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clearwaters Posted August 1, 2016 #17 Share Posted August 1, 2016 (edited) Prepaid gratuities left in place, $50 when we first meet the steward, $50 or more on the last day. And we do our best not to mess up the cabin too much.:) We all tip tour guides and drivers $10 each. Although, we did tip the First Mate $50 on a boat excursion in Freeport. He was really nice and helpful. Oh and $5 per person for small room service orders. $10 if the order is big. We got ice every day, didn't need it. Won't do that again. Our steward was nice about removing all of that "mini bar" stuff out of our fridge. Edited August 1, 2016 by clearwaters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #18 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We have never removed our gratuities. In 10 cruises we have had 9 room stewards who were very good and one who was just ok and we almost never saw. We tipped an additional $20 for the 9 very good ones and nothing extra for the other. I'm not trying to be argumentative here but I'm really curious exactly why it was important to actually see the room steward? Did he do his job, or was there stuff not done in your room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheriAZ Posted August 1, 2016 #19 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Auto tips plus $20 each to room stewards and waiters. They deserved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted August 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted August 1, 2016 It is up to everyone what they are comfortable tipping. Our choice is to leave the auto tips. additionally we tip: For the MDR depending on level of service usually 5 to 7 additional per night. Room steward, again, it depends on level of service. Between 4 and 10 per day. Bar service $1 each drink except in casino with DOU card then I do $2 per drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASOXFANN Posted August 1, 2016 #21 Share Posted August 1, 2016 We usually do the standard gratuities + a $20 to our steward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted August 1, 2016 #22 Share Posted August 1, 2016 so either way, the gratuities will be added to our account before the cruise ends? to which we will be able to remove or leave them there? Yes, if you do not pre-pay gratuities they are added daily to your account to be paid at the end of the cruise with all of your other charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted August 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Auto tips plus noramlly an additional $10-$20 per person in the cabin at the end fo the cruise depending on the service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmcgove Posted August 1, 2016 Author #24 Share Posted August 1, 2016 so can i still add prepaid gratuities at this point? i haven't fully paid the cruise off yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rh2458 Posted August 1, 2016 #25 Share Posted August 1, 2016 so can i still add prepaid gratuities at this point? i haven't fully paid the cruise off yet Yes, just call your PVP, or if you don't have one call Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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