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grapau27

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How much do you tip the Diamond Lounge Concierge? We were just on Rhapsody and he assisted with serving drinks, and gave my kids two souvenirs (rather pricey ones, a model of the ship, and the glass block they normally give Diamonds that hit 140 points, and a cup that said 'Cruising Princess'). I was really perplexed as to how much to tip him. (This was compounded by my credit card company shutting down my card while at sea due to fraud. I wound up having to pay my shipboard account in cash, which left me with very little paper money for tips. I did the best I could, but I still feel like I 'shorted' him).

On Vision in Dubai in February our consierge was brilliant and brought a lot of the drinks as well as the waiter so during the week i gave him $40 as he also printed our boarding passes for our Emirates flight back to Manchester.

 

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John&LaLa "Live from...." Rare

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I'm not sure if all ships are like this, never paid attention before, but Serenade CL servers pool the tips they receive nightly. However, they keep whatever is given to them in the envelopes at the end.

 

They throw all the bills they receive into an ice bucket behind the bar. We tipped nightly, pretty much a buck a drink. sometimes if I only had a five I might skip the next round.

 

FWIW, during the top tier party, we give one of the roaming servers a five and ask for a couple of Cape Codders. We don't like the selection they have on the tray. You can bet they bring us at least one refill before the event is over. :D

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OTOH, carrying around a pocketful of singles when everyone else on the cruise is "cashless" by design is stupid...

 

We carry cash for the casino so a few dollars extra is no burden:cool:

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grapau27

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I'm not sure if all ships are like this, never paid attention before, but Serenade CL servers pool the tips they receive nightly. However, they keep whatever is given to them in the envelopes at the end.

 

They throw all the bills they receive into an ice bucket behind the bar. We tipped nightly, pretty much a buck a drink. sometimes if I only had a five I might skip the next round.

 

FWIW, during the top tier party, we give one of the roaming servers a five and ask for a couple of Cape Codders. We don't like the selection they have on the tray. You can bet they bring us at least one refill before the event is over. :D

Interesting.Do you think they would prefer us not to tip nightly but give an envelope at the end of the week?.

 

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TYMAN

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We carry cash for the casino so a few dollars extra is no burden:cool:

 

 

I agree. Even if I'm not going to the casino that night, I stuff 10-15 singles and a couple of five's in my pocket. Although at times it really weighs me down, I lighten the load after each drink that is served to me. :D

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grapau27

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I agree. Even if I'm not going to the casino that night, I stuff 10-15 singles and a couple of five's in my pocket. Although at times it really weighs me down, I lighten the load after each drink that is served to me. :D

Wow didn't think paper weighed that much.

 

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marci22

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How much do you tip the Diamond Lounge Concierge? We were just on Rhapsody and he assisted with serving drinks, and gave my kids two souvenirs (rather pricey ones, a model of the ship, and the glass block they normally give Diamonds that hit 140 points, and a cup that said 'Cruising Princess'). I was really perplexed as to how much to tip him. (This was compounded by my credit card company shutting down my card while at sea due to fraud. I wound up having to pay my shipboard account in cash, which left me with very little paper money for tips. I did the best I could, but I still feel like I 'shorted' him).

I probably would have given him $50. I think $20-50 for a week is average if you are in the lounge every night, he does you a favor or 2 and is pleasant. If they ignore you, give them nothing.

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I just tip on the last night. On our last cruise the server who had been with us all week had been moved a couple of days before the end of the cruise because a group complained that she made them wait 15 mins for a drink. ( I wasn't aware of that but another passenger told me. The young girl was lovely and was doing her best as she had to leave the lounge and go to a bar for the drinks). On the last night I went looking for her in the bar and gave her a tip which she looked very surprised and grateful for. I also tipped the new servers. These servers work hard and sometimes are not treated well by some passengers.

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I just tip on the last night. On our last cruise the server who had been with us all week had been moved a couple of days before the end of the cruise because a group complained that she made them wait 15 mins for a drink. ( I wasn't aware of that but another passenger told me. The young girl was lovely and was doing her best as she had to leave the lounge and go to a bar for the drinks). On the last night I went looking for her in the bar and gave her a tip which she looked very surprised and grateful for. I also tipped the new servers. These servers work hard and sometimes are not treated well by some passengers.

Well done to you.

 

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We tip $1 per drink and then give each of the servers who waits on us an envelope with more money in it on the last night. I saw most everyone tipping for each drink on GR in the CL. I have noticed a lot of people doing the same in the DL on previous cruises. We always carry cash for tips, and for small purchases ashore as well as for the casino.

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I have noticed a lot of people doing the same in the DL on previous cruises.

I have been to the DL every night on the current sailing of Navigator - I have yet to see a single tip being offered (500+ D and up on this sailing).

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I'll be honest here, I don't look to see who tips & who doesn't. All I know is that I do and it feels good and I'll continue to do it as long as I can afford to cruise. For those who don't, I believe it's the same as the multiple dress code threads, do or wear what makes you happy and don't worry about anybody else.

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