KYFLOHgal Posted March 13, 2017 #1 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Hi,,,,our cruise in May will take us to France, Italy and Croatia. We are taking a couple of excursions through Celebrity, and also a few private excursions with new Cruise Critic Roll Call friends. How much should I plan to set aside for tips? I read a good suggestion to put tips aside in an envelope for each excursion planned. Thanks for the advise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealthy Posted March 13, 2017 #2 Share Posted March 13, 2017 Have you done a search on CC topics to get an idea of what to expect? As this question comes up in one way or another at least twice a week and can get very heated. Just saying [emoji6] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Europeans don't tip....it's not their culture. If you feel you must...give them a couple bucks (or the equivalent)...don't "over do" it. In restaurants, with waiter service...leave the change...that's it! Folks there are not "tipped" employees like here, in the States. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KYFLOHgal Posted March 14, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Have you done a search on CC topics to get an idea of what to expect? As this question comes up in one way or another at least twice a week and can get very heated. Just saying [emoji6] I have read a few,,for example, http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=132 The suggested $2 for a half day trip sounds a bit cheap to me,,,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted March 14, 2017 #5 Share Posted March 14, 2017 I would do some research on the countries you will be visiting with regard to whether they tip or not. In many countries a tip is not expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted March 14, 2017 #6 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Europeans tip very differently to what we are used to in the US. (However, keep in mind that 'Europe' isn't one monolithic country and there are differences....) In general, tips are smaller. No need to give 15-20% in any of the countries you mention. A smaller token tip is more appropriate for local customs. Reading some websites online may be helpful. Here's one to start with: https://www.ricksteves.com/travel-tips/money/tipping-in-europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted March 14, 2017 #7 Share Posted March 14, 2017 The river cruise lines we traveled with recommended 2€ for the guide HD 1€ for the bus driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 14, 2017 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Hi,,,,our cruise in May will take us to France, Italy and Croatia. We are taking a couple of excursions through Celebrity, and also a few private excursions with new Cruise Critic Roll Call friends. How much should I plan to set aside for tips? I read a good suggestion to put tips aside in an envelope for each excursion planned. Thanks for the advise! Often tipping is country specific and is so in the countries you have mentioned. I would recommend posting your questions on the respective ports of call boards for the places you are visiting. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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