grifval5 Posted November 13, 2005 #1 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hi, We are cruising in Veenham in April2006 for the first time. Do you tip for room service, and how much on average. We will pay the automated tip procedure on board. Thanks for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gallup Posted November 13, 2005 #2 Share Posted November 13, 2005 That certainly is arkward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted November 13, 2005 #3 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Hi, We are cruising in Veenham in April2006 for the first time. Do you tip for room service, and how much on average. We will pay the automated tip procedure on board. Thanks for help. We typically tip $2 per delivery, or more depending on the order size. Imo, $2 is minimum. Have a wonderful cruise on the Veendam. She was my 2nd cruise on HAL and she is a lovely vessel. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifval5 Posted November 13, 2005 Author #4 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Thanks Maria, That was very helpful. We are so looking forward to it. Valerie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted November 13, 2005 #5 Share Posted November 13, 2005 You are very welcome :). I look forward to hearing all about your trip, upon your return. Marie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arzz Posted November 13, 2005 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I agree with the above -- we tip $2 per delivery, $3 if there are 3 in the cabin -- more if the order is extensive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted November 13, 2005 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2005 There is no such thing as an akward question. That is what these boards are for. To get information that you need to make a good decision. Jim & Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willowoodf Posted November 13, 2005 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2005 We also tipped $2 when we ordered room service for DH and myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Luv Crusin Posted November 14, 2005 #9 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi, We are cruising in Veenham in April2006 for the first time. Do you tip for room service, and how much on average. We will pay the automated tip procedure on board. Thanks for help. When are you sailing? We plan to go 4/1/06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted November 14, 2005 #10 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Ruth and I are going to be on that cruise. When I get back keep an eye on the Roll Call Board as we are going to try to get that thread active... Jim & Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifval5 Posted November 14, 2005 Author #11 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi LMNyborg, Yes, we are sailing on April1st 2006 out of Tampa. We are over in Palm Harbor for 2-3 months visiting grandsons and wanted to do this cruise in the middle of it. We are from UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imsulin2 Posted November 14, 2005 #12 Share Posted November 14, 2005 I always tip at least $2.00 per order from Room Service. I hang out my breakfast order the night before, and have the tip money ready on the table (so I don't have to search the safe in my nightie!:D ). HAL does an excellent job with Room Service orders, and I'll often tip them more. Have a wonderful trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifval5 Posted November 14, 2005 Author #13 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Hi imsulin2, Thanks for your help. Really grateful. Really looking forward to this cruise on Veendam. Our first on HAL. Valerie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted November 22, 2005 #14 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hi LMNyborg,Yes, we are sailing on April1st 2006 out of Tampa. We are over in Palm Harbor for 2-3 months visiting grandsons and wanted to do this cruise in the middle of it. We are from UK. We are a group of 6 just getting ready to book the Veendam for April 1st. We live in Palm Harbor year round. WELCOME Have you ever sailed on the Veendam? We normally sail in a mini suite on Princess ships. This will be our first HAL - can anyone tell me about the suites? What do you think of the Veendam? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifval5 Posted November 22, 2005 Author #15 Share Posted November 22, 2005 Hi hugger, Yes, looking forward very much to this trip. First time with HAL. Only other cruise we have done is QE2 this October gone. Nice coincidence that you come from Palm Harbor too. We love our visits over to there. Hope to see you on board. grifval5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugger Posted November 22, 2005 #16 Share Posted November 22, 2005 for your first cruise - you know how to LIVE :) Hope to see on board as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kakalina Posted November 22, 2005 #17 Share Posted November 22, 2005 We've just returned from 45 days on the Veendam. We keep an envelope with $2 bills in it in the nightstand drawer and have them ready for room service, which we found to be excellent by the way. The suites are marvelous on the Veendam, bigger than most standard cruise ship cabins. You get extra services with the suite, DVD, CD, mini-bar, frige, concierge service, and the Neptune lounge a private lounge for suite pax only with snacks and such. Hope you enjoy your cruise, she has a wonderful Captain and crew, and they help a champagne welcome party for CC'ers. Trisha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RetRanger Posted November 23, 2005 #18 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Just off the Ryndam, Sea of Cortez Two bucks per delivery. Breakfast in the morning, shrimp cocktails in the afternoon, milk and cookies befor bed. such was the life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoften Posted November 23, 2005 #19 Share Posted November 23, 2005 :eek: Where do you find $2.00 bills?????? We carry a stack of $1's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 23, 2005 #20 Share Posted November 23, 2005 :eek: Where do you find $2.00 bills?????? You should be able to get them at the bank. They may have to be ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiseoften Posted November 23, 2005 #21 Share Posted November 23, 2005 You should be able to get them at the bank. They may have to be ordered. I don't want to be rude but assume you mean 'by special order' - can't recall when I've seen a $2.00US billl - we (Canadians) no longer have them. Guess we'll carry US$1's and double up :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 23, 2005 #22 Share Posted November 23, 2005 Sorry. I didn't notice your address; had I looked I would have seen that you are from Canada. :o So, yes, in that case it would probably be a special order. Unless you're near the US border? (my husband's family was from the eastern townships of PQ---just a hop, skip, and jump over from our NH vacation spot.) Then com'on over and get 'em here! But again, they may need to be ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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