gifts/thank you

[cabngrl]

Hello, I would like to leave a few little gifts for our room attendant, any good ideas that have gone over well?

[TomAceEsq]

My room stew has always appreciated a few little extra dollar bills. I’ve always looked at it this way, I wouldn’t want gifts for doing my job. Cold hard cash is the best.

[Schoifmom]

Hello, I would like to leave a few little gifts for our room attendant, any good ideas that have gone over well?

 

They have highly limited space and much different tastes that Americans. In this case, cash is king!

[puppycanducruise]

cash

[Micahs Grandad]

We work for money and so do they. Why not just give them some cash.

[springs741]

I am going to have to agree with cash is best. It is so sweet of you to want to do something a little more personal that cash but truly taste and customs are so different. And as mentioned their living space is so incredibly small. We always write a note of thanks with comment on how they enhanced our cruise experience.

[DGNewton]

Try a twenty dollar bill

 

 

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[h_blond2]

Cash. I'm sure you have the best of intentions in wanting to leave gifts, but cash is definitely the best option.

[beachbum6264]

Since they have such tiny living quarters cash is the best gift, that along with a thank you note saying that you will mention their name in your survey after the cruise.

[cruzeluver]

Welcome to Cruise Critic! I am sure you will find this site a very useful resource.

 

This topic comes up frequently and every time the vast majority agree to simply go with an additional cash gratuity if warranted. You can also mention the person by name on the post cruise survey. That can go a long way!

[evandbob]

No trinkets, no CDs of you singing in the shower, no tee shirts or hats, no candy, nothing religious, no perfume or junk jewelry, just a great mention of them by name in your post cruise survey and extra cash. (If doing a Med cruise, use Euros).

[bury me at sea]

Cash and mention by name on post cruise survey.

[maryred]

One "gift" any employee will really appreciate is a personal note of thanks they can show their supervisor stuffed with cash.

[teknoge3k]

We always give them cash but also leave them candy each day. I mean, everyone loves chocolate. ;)

[StolidCruiser]

Your cabin attendant works for cash. Leave the cash equivalent of whatever trinket you think would be more appreciated and you can be guaranteed it will be.

[riffatsea]

<sigh> These are adults who work very hard.

":Trinkets" are demeaning(IMO). Cash is the currency you pay people who work for you.

[Nic6318]

hi

 

Along with the extra money, you can use one of the better towel animals to hold a thank you card. It's a nice presentation for their efforts. :)

 

hope this helps

[dmdiver]

Cash is king. Also agree with naming them in the survey.

[luvincruising]

On another thread, it was stated that the crew are not fed the same meals that the passengers have in the MDR. Their suggestion was to bring a nice dessert from dinner and give it to your steward. I did this every night on our last cruise. Our steward was very surprised. She really appreciated the thought. At the end of the cruise, I also gave her a large tip. She did a great job.

:)

[ScottyZkaaayk]

From what I read, most of the crew work hard for their money and send most of it home to their family. I would just leave a nice sum of cash for them if you want to do extra for them. If anything, they'll be able to buy themselves a nice dinner in port or something nice for themselves.

[summersigh]

Cash and mention by name on post cruise survey.

With a steward or another employee that is exceptional I write out a commendation before the final day while still on board and leave it at Guest Services addressed to their boss.:)

[dioxide45]

No trinkets, no CDs of you singing in the shower, no tee shirts or hats, no candy, nothing religious, no perfume or junk jewelry, just a great mention of them by name in your post cruise survey and extra cash. (If doing a Med cruise, use Euros).

Why would Euro be better on a Med cruise over US$? In most cases they are sending money home or saving it to take home. Do they actually stash the cash in their rooms or put it on deposit with the cruise lines to have it transferred home or taken out when they end their run? I doubt many of them have European based bank accounts or spend the money on shore while in port?

[klfrodo]

On another thread, it was stated that the crew are not fed the same meals that the passengers have in the MDR. Their suggestion was to bring a nice dessert from dinner and give it to your steward. I did this every night on our last cruise. Our steward was very surprised. She really appreciated the thought. At the end of the cruise, I also gave her a large tip. She did a great job.

:)

 

I’m sure the steward was very shocked, surprised, and amazed.

I hope like all get out that the smiley face meant that your post was in jest. Please.

[sanmarcosman]

I’m sure the steward was very shocked, surprised, and amazed.

 

If for no other reason than the stewards and wait staff are not permitted to consume foods other than those they purchase and the food served in the crew cafeteria. Crew can and are disciplined when found with consumables as described in that post.

[Micahs Grandad]

If for no other reason than the stewards and wait staff are not permitted to consume foods other than those they purchase and the food served in the crew cafeteria. Crew can and are disciplined when found with consumables as described in that post.

 

Very true