Shanker1 Posted July 26, 2017 #1 Share Posted July 26, 2017 For our upcoming European cruise what is the best currency for tipping the ship's staff, Euro's or USD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted July 26, 2017 #2 Share Posted July 26, 2017 USD, but they will take anything. see Krugerrand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karynanne Posted July 26, 2017 #3 Share Posted July 26, 2017 We've tipped both in USD and Euros. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champagne Cruiser Posted July 26, 2017 #4 Share Posted July 26, 2017 On our Sydney to Honolulu we tipped in Australian, NewZealand, French Polynesian and US dollars. This was a good way to use up our local currency. There is a bank onboard for the crew to change currencies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKPete71 Posted July 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted July 26, 2017 The crew shop on board with be $USD, although they can spend € in port. Truth be told they we appreciate either. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted July 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted July 27, 2017 For additional tips, I would tip in USD -- that's the currency of the ship. That's how you pay your on board gratuities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leehal Posted July 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 27, 2017 We have decided not to bother in future, we have noticed no difference in service if we tip or not. We pay our gratuities and leave it at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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