An arkward question

[grifval5]

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.

[Jim Gallup]

That certainly is arkward.

[FlorenceItaly]

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

[grifval5]

Thanks Maria,

That was very helpful. We are so looking forward to it.

 

Valerie

[FlorenceItaly]

You are very welcome :). I look forward to hearing all about your trip, upon your return.

 

Marie

[arzz]

I agree with the above -- we tip $2 per delivery, $3 if there are 3 in the cabin -- more if the order is extensive

[JimVrhovac]

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

[willowoodf]

We also tipped $2 when we ordered room service for DH and myself.

[I Luv Crusin]

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

[JimVrhovac]

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

[grifval5]

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.

[imsulin2]

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!

[grifval5]

Hi imsulin2,

Thanks for your help. Really grateful. Really looking forward to this cruise on Veendam. Our first on HAL.

Valerie.

[hugger]

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

[grifval5]

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

[hugger]

for your first cruise - you know how to LIVE :)

Hope to see on board as well.

[kakalina]

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

[RetRanger]

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.

[Cruiseoften]

:eek: Where do you find $2.00 bills??????

 

We carry a stack of $1's

[RuthC]

:eek: Where do you find $2.00 bills??????

You should be able to get them at the bank. They may have to be ordered.

[Cruiseoften]

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

[RuthC]

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.